There is much satisfaction in being able to produce the pizzas we have enjoyed at our favorite pizzerias in our own kitchen. That's the goal isn't...
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signature square pizza
What does a square pizza, a grandma pie, Roman pizza al taglio (by the slice), Philadelphia tomato pie, Detroit, and Sicilian style pizza have in...
prepping mushrooms, onions and bell peppers
Mushrooms, onions and bell peppers are popular pizza toppings that are often not prepared to their full potential. There is a concern of creating a...
pizza dough
Flour, water, salt and yeast are the only ingredients needed to make great pizza dough. When pizza started showing up in New Haven around 1925 the...
making meatballs
They say pepperoni is the number one requested topping on pizza. However, when eaters know they can have fresh homemade meatballs on their pie,...
basics of pizza flour
Is the flour used in pizzamaking special? Many pizza makers feel the foundation of a good pizza is the dough. So yes, pizza flour is special. A...
pizza cheese part 2
Some pizza makers use only mozzarella on their pizzas, however for most of us the addition of parmesan or pecorino is a good idea.There is no right...
pizza cheese part 1
Baked pizza dough is bread. Now top that bread with tomato sauce and you have a pizza (the tomato pie is a popular choice in the New Haven area and...
pizza sauce, less is better
Dough, sauce and cheese are the foundation of a good pizza. A simple sauce made with a few quality ingredients: good tomatoes, salt and a pinch of...
turn your home stove into an awesome pizza oven
If you're looking to purchase a specialized home pizza oven there are many choices, but do you really want to go that way when the best choice is...