by Tom Pierro | Jul 19, 2016 | Dinner, Leftovers, Snacks, Veggies
Perfect pizza for quick dinner or snack in 5 easy steps. 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Lay pita upside down on tin foil. 3. Spoon thin layer of tomato sauce. 4. Cover with shredded cheese. 5. Bake for 10 min or until bubbly. Tip: Let the pizza cool for a few...
by Tom Pierro | May 6, 2016 | Drinks, Snacks
This is a very simple and fresh recipe I picked up in Playa Del Coco, Costa Rica. They were 25 cents each and worth every penny. Mix equal parts tequila, triple sec and fresh squeezed lime juice. Shake with a few ice cubes and serve over ice in a salt rimmed glass...
by Tom Pierro | Aug 11, 2015 | Dinner, Seafood, Snacks
Spiny lobster tails straight from the Florida Keys. The only other ingredients you need to make this dish are salt, pepper, butter, few garlic cloves and some cheap white wine. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise and season meat with salt and pepper. In a frying pan,...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 29, 2015 | Dinner, Fish, Seafood, Snacks
This yellowfin tuna was delivered to my doorstep straight from the Hudson Canyon. No secret here. Quality fish handled with care from hook to plate. Slice thin and serve with soy. Tip: To properly prep the fish, pat dry and put in a ziplock in the freezer for 20-30...
by Tom Pierro | Feb 16, 2015 | Snacks, Veggies
This upside down Caprese Salad is super simple and delicious. The idea started with the gigantic basil leaves that our garden produced this year. We filled them with homemade ricotta and sliced cherry tomatoes and then drizzled with balsamic glaze. Simply awesome....
by Tom Pierro | Feb 16, 2015 | Dinner, Pasta, Snacks
Papa Louie perfected this Italian bread through much trial and error after not being able to find anything good in his local stores. Follow it close and it will be better than most you have ever had. This recipe will make one small loaf of Italian bread. Scale up as...
by Tom Pierro | May 16, 2014 | Salads, Snacks, Veggies
Picked up this recipe from a dinner party and now we make it all the time. It may sound like a strange combination of ingredients but they somehow work together perfectly. There are several variations out there, but this is how we do it: Chop watermelon into large but...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Seafood, Snacks, Soup
This is really more of a soup or chowder than a thick bisque. The recipe sounds more complex than it is, but it does require some time and dedication. It’s quite decadent and will be worth the effort. Here’s what you need: 2 Shallots (diced) 1 Stalk of...
by Tom Pierro | May 8, 2014 | Snacks, Veggies
Call them squash blossoms, zucchini flowers, fiori di zucca, courgettes, or gagoots, but the fact is that they are good and you should try them sometime. These were picked fresh from Papa Louie’s garden and stuffed with ricotta before being rolled in flour and...
