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Battered Potato Wedges

This simple batter is used in our Batter Fried Wedge Potato video, but can be used for just about anything, especially onion rings. Shout out to Alex Downing who is responsible for developing this recipe. Alex was the Sous Chef at Stella while I was there, and is now the Executive Chef.

Sourdough English Muffin with Parmesan and Herbs

Sourdough English Muffin Recipe with Parmesan and Herbs

These sourdough English muffins are great simply toasted with butter or used in a sandwich. The Parmesan and herbs were added for a bit more complexity since this recipe was developed specifically for a breakfast sandwich application. However, the herbs and Parmesan can be left out, or swapped for any other flavors you want.

New York Style Pizza Dough

How to Make a New York Style Pizza Crust

This New York style pizza crust is formulated specifically for use in a home oven. The addition of the olive oil and sugar help to make the dough extensible and easy to brown. This dough can be further enhanced by delaying fermentation in the fridge overnight, either during the primary fermentation or proofing stage. The longer the dough is allowed to proof, the better flavor it will have.

San Marzano Tomato Sauce for Neapolitan Pizzas

San Marzano Tomato Sauce for Neapolitan Pizza Sauce

Simple tomato sauce used for Neapolitan style pizzas. Although traditionally San Marzano tomatoes are used, you can substitute fresh plum tomatoes that have been blanched and peeled. The ideal tomato will have bright acidity and high mineral content for a more complex flavor.

White Garlic Pizza Sauce

White Garlic Pizza Sauce

A simple, bechamel based "white garlic pizza sauce" that is delicious on top of any type of pizza, but especially good when paired with a Sicilian crust topped with bacon, chicken, tomato and spinach.

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough Recipe

The Chicago Style deep dish pizza crust is a high fat / low hydration dough. This gives the crust a flaky texture that browns easily and repels the moist fillings, keeping the crust crisp.

Sicilian Style Pizza Dough - Pizza Romano Recipe

Sicilian Style Pizza Dough Recipe - Pizza Romano

This Sicilian style pizza dough is similar to a focaccia. The thicker dough can stand up to heavy toppings, and creates a sturdy pizza that reheats easily. These pizzas are traditionally cut into squares using scissors and sold by weight at Italian, quick-service pizza shops. The Sicilian style pizza is great for large groups and parties.

Italian Sausage

Fresh Italian Sausage Recipe

A great recipe for loose Italian sausage, used in my Chicago style deep dish pizza. This Italian sausage also makes a great pizza topping for other styles of pizza as well including New York, Sicilian, and Neapolitan. If using for pizzas other than Chicago, crumble and cook in a pan first, draining any liquid and fat before using.

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

An authentic, low hydration, Neapolitan pizza dough recipe formulated specifically for wood fire ovens.

Turkey Gravy

How to Make Turkey Gravy - Thanksgiving Recipes

Blow minds with this simple yet delicious turkey gravy.

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