Get the Nduja Bruschetta recipe Bruschetta is a go-to appetizer. But why not elevate it by substituting toppings placed on the toasted baguette? Nduja is a spicy and flavor spread that can “wow” a starter. This recipe features nduja paire...

Get the Turkey, Hatch Green Chile and Sharp Cheddar Meatballs Recipe This nontraditional meatball recipe features ground turkey, Hatch green chiles, cilantro and white cheddar. Explore more tips on how to make the perfect meatball in Secrets to the B...

Get the Fresh Duck and Cherry Sausage Recipe This sausage has all the components of a great duck dish. Ground duck can be very wet depending upon how much skin was ground up with it. This is why I add Parmigiano to the mix. You may add some panko bre...

Get John Gutekanst’s Fresh Italian Sausage Recipe This is a fail-safe way to spice up freshly ground pork. The distinguishing flavors of all the fennel and spices combined with the slow and low heat from the pepper flakes and zing from the vine...

Get the Fresh Beef ‘Nduja Sausage Recipe This is a major flavorful way to spice up beef on a pizza. I fully admit that this is an appropriation of the iconic Calabrian pork sausage recipe that is smoked and fermented but I don’t have the time, (a...

Get the Buffalo Chicken Fondue Recipe This is a fun spin on traditional buffalo chicken dip. It offers upselling add-on options. Make it a Buffalo cheese dip and serve it with chicken tenders or nuggets. If you include the chicken in the fondue, you...

Get the Spicy Whipped Ricotta Recipe A favorite option is whipped ricotta. This is one simple appetizer that adds an upscale flare and a menu price to match. You can change it up to incorporate various flavors. A great advantage to whipped ricotta is...

Get the Jalapeno Dilly recipe Spicy cocktails are having a moment in the sun. As are dill pickle drinks! Let’s put them both together for a spicy dill pickle cocktail. This one features jalapenos, dill pickle juice, lime juice, tequila and triple s...

Get the Spicy Apple Chips Recipe Apple chips are versatile. You can go savory, spicy or sweet. Go crazy and do all three. Here is a savory and spicy version. Be sure to try your own mix. Just like potato chips. people can’t get enough apple chi...

Print Calabrese Chile Garlic Knots Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizers   Ingredients 6 dough strips, 1 ounce each 1 tablespoon Calabrese chilies 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 2 t...

Print Turkey Rosemary Meatballs Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizers   Ingredients 2 pounds ground turkey (or pork or a combination of the two) 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced...

Print Rocky’s Bellini (Peach Bellini) Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: cocktails   Ingredients 1 ounce rum 1 ounces Peach Schnapps Splash of peach daiquiri mix Splash of Spumante Ice 1 ounce Chianti Instructions Blend rum, peach schn...