Month: January 2014

Il Casaro: North Beach’s New Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar

Il Casaro: North Beach’s New Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar

Ever had panmozza? You won’t have to go to Napoli to eat some when Il Casaro Pizzeria and Mozzarella Bar opens in a week or two after a final inspection. Francesco Cavucci who owns the wonderful Calabrian restaurant on Green Street and his partner Peter 

Black Kale Steam/Sauteed with Garlic & Chili

Black Kale Steam/Sauteed with Garlic & Chili

Don’t miss the next recipe video: Subscribe now to my YouTube channel. I love leafy vegetables cooked using this easy steam/saute method. You can have delicious and healthy vegetables on your table in about 15 minutes. Heat up olive oil, garlic and chili flakes in a 

Mama’s on the Move in North Beach

Mama’s on the Move in North Beach

You know Mama’s at Stockton/Filbert across from Washington Square. It’s the one with ridiculously long lines winding up Stockton everyone waiting to get a fantastic breakfast or lunch. The family behind Mama’s plans to open a second location in the long abandoned Piazza Market space 

Orzotto: Pearl Barley, Pork & Spinach “Risotto”

Orzotto: Pearl Barley, Pork & Spinach “Risotto”

I guess this dish got its name from the small pearl pasta called orzo. I’m using an ancient grain pearl barley filled with goodness instead. Orzotto: Pearl Barley, Pork & Spinach “Risotto” Recipe Type: First Course Cuisine: Italian Author: www.Gianni.tv Creamy pearl barley with pork 

Tortellini in Brodo: Homemade Stuffed Pasta in Broth

Tortellini in Brodo: Homemade Stuffed Pasta in Broth

I always have to satisfy a variety of diets at my table. A recent lunch gathering was no exception – vegetarians amongst the meat eaters! But, I had a strategy… My method for vegetable sides, sauces or soups is to start with the universal base. 

Pasta with Prawns & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Pasta with Prawns & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

I love the intense sweet roasted red bell pepper flavor of this quick sauce. It’s a perky fresh topping for chicken, meat or fish and fantastic as a sauce for pasta. I’m using it to dress strozzapreti (choke the priest) pasta and prawns. Roasted pepper 

Pizza Maker’s Meatloaf Recipe

Pizza Maker’s Meatloaf Recipe

A pizzaiola (pizza-maker) always has tomato, mozzarella, pecorino, basil and oregano on hand so why not make a meatloaf? Got 30 minutes? Then you have time to make this tasty meatloaf. Everything goes into casserole dish and bakes in the oven for 20 minutes. A