These nuggets were excerpted from the Bon Appetit article “Why Pasta Tastes Better at Restaurants, According to Chefs” By Hannah Howard Use enough water (and salt) Preparing pasta perfectly begins long before the sauce hits the pan. It starts with the boil. “Use plenty of water — about five quarts water per one pound pasta,” […]
Knock-out recipes for award-winning, Philadelphia-style pizzas, wings, shakes, and more, from Down North, the pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people, featuring poignant stories from its employees. Created and launched by Philly born-and-bred entrepreneur Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the mission of Down North Pizza is to reduce recidivism rates in North Philly and serve up the […]
Thinking of buying a pizza oven? Here are a few things to consider with tips from Peter Reinhart, Toni Gemignani, and yours truly. Thanks to Derek Rose for interviewing us for this article at Spy.com. Want a deeper dive? Have a look at Mastering Pizza, which I co-wrote with chef Marc Vetri.
From a master of the artisan bread movement comes a comprehensive guide to making incredible bread at home, featuring more than 70 delicious recipes. “Here, finally, is the one bread book that every cook needs on their kitchen worktable.”—Andrew Zimmern, host of Bizarre Foods The Vetri Cucina Bread Program began over a decade ago and has been part of the American movement […]
Sometimes the store shelves are empty or you’re fresh out of an ingredient. Check out my tips on substituting ingredients in this article by Becky Krystal of the Washington Post. For many more substitutions, more than 6,500 of them easily searchable from A-Z, check out my book The Food Substitutions Bible.
Hungry hordes coming to watch the game? Make it easy on yourself — and your waistline. Assemble a “food bar” and let people pile on their choice of toppings. We’re talking loaded baked potatoes or stuffed avocados. It doesn’t take a ton of time. Just bake the spuds or avocado an hour before your […]
It’s no secret that the proper libation can elevate an elegant meal. But have you ever considered incorporating liquor into something other than a cocktail glass? Properly used, alcohol works wonders in food as well. Maybe you’ve added wine to a sauce or braise, or added beer to a batch of chili or barbecue sauce, […]
