Michael Chiarello's Bread Recipes
Bruschetta With Homemade Ricotta and Salsa Genovese
Convert country-style bread into a salsa-topped treat
Panzanella Croutons
Transform day-old bread into any soup's best friend
Piadine Dough
Recipe makes 2 lbs. of dough = six 8" or 9" slices
Damn Hot Sauce Polenta Bread
Adding buttermilk to the mix = slightly tangy flavor
Tortillas
Regular dough ingredients with a touch of Mexico
Michael Chiarello's Pastes, Purees, Salsa, Sauce and Stock Recipes
Antipasto Calabrese
Southern Italy antipasto staple with bite (horseradish and cayenne pepper)
Ballpark Mustard
Hit a homerun with this ground black pepper and garlic drenched mustard.
Basil Pesto
Blanched basil creates beautiful color while garlic and Parmesan add flavor
Bolognese Sauce
Unusually quick meat-based (veal and pork) sauce perfect for pasta
Cheater's Chicken Stock
Canned chicken broth doctored with fresh veggies and seasonings
Double-Strength Chicken Stock
Added power comes from 5 lbs. of chicken bones
Gnocchi Della Nonna
Perfect veggie-and-spice sauce for Potato Gnocchi
Veal and Pork Bolognese
Ultra-rich sauce that takes "hours" of gentle simmering
Quick Tomato Sauce
Note: Never refrigerate tomatoes (ruins taste).
Marinara Sauce
Tip: Add a touch of sugar for sweetness.
Roasted Artichoke Purée for Bruschetta
Purée also can be used in risotto and for fish.
Roasted-Garlic Paste
Recipe yields one cup.
Salsa di Parmagiano
A food-processed cheese (Parmesan and Asiago) sauce
Salsa Genovese
Puréed olive, nut and herb sauce sublime with fish
Salsa Rosa
Yields 7 cups of red bell peppers, Serrano chillies and minced garlic pleasure
Smoked-Salmon Rillettes
NoCal play on a classic smooth paste made with salt-cured pork