RECIPE: Greek Pizza

Pizza with Greek toppings: Greek-Italianfusion cuisine. Photo courtesy zpizza.   Although Pizza was founded in Laguna Beach, California, we’re lucky enough to have two zPizzas here in New York City (three, if you count the one in JFK Airport). zPizza is all about natural, quality ingredients. Their crusts are made from organic wheat flour and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Pizza

Cook veggies before adding to pizza. Photocourtesy California Asparagus Commission.   You don’t have to wait for a lukewarm pizza delivery. Keep a ready-made pizza crust and a few other ingredients (sauce, cheese) at home and your pizza will be ready in as little as 20 minutes. If your homemade pizza crust is not as…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Homemade Pasta Sauce

Make a simple tomato sauce, or addmeat or mushrooms. Photo by Trutenka | IST.   A tip from Alissa Dicker-Schrieber, cooking teacher at TheKitchenista.com: Pasta with homemade tomato sauce is one of the tastiest, most convenient and affordable meals you can make. The prep work is quick and simple. Just boil some water for the…
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SUPER BOWL: Custom Macaroni And Cheese Bar

This could be the hit of the party. Photoby Carlos Andrés Varela Photography.   Wow the crowd with a do-it-yourself Macaroni And Cheese Bar. It takes the concept of macaroni and cheese to a new level: individual customization. Guests start with a bowl of basic mac and cheese and add their favorite toppings: bacon, chilies,…
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PRODUCT: Microwave Pasta Boat

Usually, when we see a product at retail that touts “As Seen On TV,” we rush past it. Personal experience—as well as reviews and segments produced by television journalists—show that a lot of infomercial-sold merchandise doesn’t measure up to claims. But we had a good experience with the Microwave Pasta Boat. Those who cook pasta…
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