Pizza

Beans, Bread and Baby Octopus

Mar 4th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Beans, Bread and Baby Octopus

For the next few posts, you get to enjoy a recap of the Lenten Feast I presented last weekend. Each time I’ll breadown a trio or so of dishes so that you too may prepare and enjoy in the comfort of your own home!
The first of today’s trio is a Black-Eyed Pea Salad. You’ll find [...]



Margherita

Jul 10th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

In 1889, the pizza was named after Margherita, Queen consort of the kingdom of Italy. The pizza bears the three colours of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, green basil and white mozzarella.
To this day, the citizens of Naples still debate, argue, compete for what is the most authentic pizza, the best ingredients and argue [...]



Seafood Pizza

Aug 9th, 2007 | By Peter Minakis

I’m almost on vacation. Tying up loose ends with clients, tidying up the house, putting things in order….making sure all my ducks are in a row. One of my tasks was to cull the remaining basil in my garden. By the time I’m back from holidays the basil will have bloomed, gone yellow and frankly [...]



Traditional Pizza From Canada

Jul 26th, 2007 | By Peter Minakis

I like the gourmet pizzas as much as anyone else but I always go back and never tire of the classic pizza with pepperoni, mozzarella, mushrooms and green peppers. I will in no way try to sway you from your favourite ‘Za but please, take the the time to make it at home. If you [...]