Print Chicken Taco Pizza Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: pizza   Ingredients 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, chopped ¾ cup thick and chunky salsa 1½ cup mozzarella, cheddar and provolone cheese blend, shredd...

I love going to farmer’s markets, and my favorite is CUESA at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. I always find myself stopping by Flying Disc Ranch, which has the most outstanding dates. Two of my favorites are Medjool and Barhi. They are literal...

Print Potato and Poblano Pizza Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: pizza   Ingredients 12-ounce dough ball 8 ounces shredded mozzarella 1 whole poblano pepper 4 ounces thinly cut potato (about 1 whole red potato or purple potato or &frac1...

My son, Gino, and I planted tomatoes early this year. Two of my favorite varietals are Sun Golds and Early Girls. With the weather being so hot in California our harvest started early.  While I was posting pictures on social media so many people ask...

Carambola, otherwise known as Star Fruit, is really spectacular. You may see it in a grocery store and not know what it is or what to do with it.  When ripe they are juicy, firm and sweet.  This recipe’s creamy top layer is part of a recipe I lea...

Print Autumn Bruschetta Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: appetizer   Ingredients 6 slices of Italian bread, cut thick 2 tablespoons butter 1 ½ teaspoons sage 1 whole butternut squash, ½-inch dice 1 green apple, diced 1 cup crumbled p...

Stone fruit season is here, and that reminds me of an event I did long ago. About 25 years ago I was asked to compete in the Franciscan Estates Pizza Battle in Napa, California. I teamed up with Chef Courtney Townsend, and we competed against three o...

Over the last 30 years I traveled to Chicago many times. Pizzerias like Burt’s and Pequod’s made cast iron pizzas where the cheese was caramelized around the edges.  Eight years ago I introduced cast iron pizzas on my menu at Capo’s and they b...

Print Poppyseed and Chive Buttermilk Dressing Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: salad dressing   Ingredients ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup sour cream 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon poppyseeds ½ tea...

Print Cilantro Jalapeño Vinaigrette Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: salad dressing   Ingredients 1 tablespoon shallots (about ½ shallot) 1 tablespoon roasted jalapeños 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tables...

For the Filling: Print Sausage and Cheese Ravioli FILLING Author: Pizza Today   Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 6 ounces ground sausage, partially cooked Salt and pepper to taste 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed...

Print Barbecue Shrimp Pizza Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: pizza   Ingredients 14-inch pizza crust ¾ cup BBQ sauce 20 shrimp, 40-60 count, peeled and deveined, tails removed ½ cup red onion, chopped ½ cup pepperoncini, chopped ¼ ...