Cacio e Pepe: Fun to Say, Delicious to Eat
Italian language lesson of the day Cacio e Pepe. Literally meaning “cheese and pepper,” cacio e pepe is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious, Italian recipe. Though it uses just a few ingredients, there’s a very specific way to make it. Done right, you’ll have a lusciously creamy sauce. It might take you a few tries, but […]
Focaccia with wild oregano and cherry tomatoes
One of the most delicious and simple appetizers from the Puglia region of Italy (think the heel of the boot) is focaccia. Focaccia is a bread made with olive oil and baked with even more olive oil and is mouth-wateringly tasty. There are many ways to prepare focaccia: you can make it simple with […]
‘Nduja Croquettes / Crocchette Alla ‘Nduja
Remember when we got really detailed in our description of ‘nduja? Today we’re giving you a way to put it to use. Like spicy sausage and potatoes? Oh, and things that are deep fried? Great. These croquettes are for YOU. Get that oil hot and bubbling and read on. Ingredients: 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and […]
Mortadella Head GARLIC CREAM SAUCE!
This white sauce is a huge hit at Mortadella Head. It’s the perfect base for all of our white pizzas. Our La Rustica pizza is a best seller with white sauce, potatoes, rosemary, roasted peppers and sauteed onions. We also toss it in some of our best selling pasta dishes with things like broccoli rabe and chicken cutlets. […]
PINK VODKA SAUCE!
Ingredients 1 quart of tomato sauce 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/4 cup vodka 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese Instructions 1. In a large saucepan, warm olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. 2. Add red pepper flakes and allow them to flavor the […]