TIP OF THE DAY: Make Grilled Ravioli

Ravioli cooked on the grill. Photo courtesy PastaPrima.com.   Have you ever grilled pasta? Pop some fresh or thawed ravioli onto the grill and become a believer. We got such good response to our recent Pasta Primavera recipe that we’re sharing another take on it—grilled ravioli with grilled vegetables. Pasta Prima, a specialist in handcrafted…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rethink Pasta Primavera

A new look at Pasta Primavera, with shaved vegetable strips (photo and concept © chef Michael O’Boyle, Chicken Fried Gourmet.   To add more excitement to your cuisine, rethink classic dishes. Tweak their preparation in one small way to make them seem new and different. Here’s a refreshing idea from Chef Michael O’Boyle of ChickenFriedGourmet.com:…
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RECIPES: Mario Batali’s Pizza Concepts

What’s up at your pizzeria? Is it dishing out the toppings you hunger for? Here’s what Mario Batali serves up at Otto Pizzeria in New York City: Familiar American Classics Bianca, a white pizza with olive oil and sea salt Marinara, tomato and garlic with heat from fresh chiles Margherita, with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella…
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