Spiky, strange and shockingly useful, this “weird fruit” might be the most versatile plant-based topping hiding in plain sight. Jackfruit looks like a problem. But it doesn’t have to be. You either love it, hate it or are possibly saying to yourself right now: “Whose fruit?” It’s enormous—and not just “big-for-a-fruit” enormous. Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in … [Read more...] about Don’t Know Jack About Jackfruit? It’s Not the Fake-Meat Menace Many Think It Is
A little bit of crunch, a whole lot of flavor, and just the right amount of spice. This pizza and its irresistible selection of cheeses are a perfect addition to your kitchen. Thanks to Chef Lee Hunzinger for this feisty and zazzy creation. The video itself may be old but the flavors last a lifetime! INGREDIENTS 350g Dough ball 120g Diced fresh mozzarella 100g Savory … [Read more...] about The Pizza Kitchen: The Cornhub Pizza by Lee Hunzinger
By Brian Hernandez This is part 2 of a 3-part series on balsamic pearls as a pizza ingredient. Click here to read part 1. As explained in part 1 of this series, balsamic pearls add a touch of spherical, marble-like beauty and, more importantly, an explosion of flavor to artisanal-style pizza. Now that you’ve entered the realm of spherification, it’s time to shift … [Read more...] about Spheres of Influence Part 2: David Jacobson’s Recipe for Balsamic Pearls With Agar-Agar
By Brian Hernandez Somewhere out there, in a walk-in cooler near you, an unassuming squeeze bottle holds the secret to a whole new pizza dimension. Inside? Orbs of glistening vinegar so small they look like decoration but pop with bright, tangy complexity. Okay, that’s dramatic. But seriously: These pearls certainly pack power. Think Men in Black, but instead of … [Read more...] about Spheres of Influence Part 1: Balsamic Pearls Unlock a Whole New Dimension in Pizza Flavor
By Brian Hernandez Anchovies. Just hearing the name makes some people react like they just found a xenomorph in their pizza box. But why? Is it because they’re salty? Bold? Packed with umami? Sounds an awful lot like Parmesan if you ask me—bacon, too, for that matter—and nobody complains about that. Somewhere along the line, anchovies got shoved into the culinary locker … [Read more...] about Anchovies: The Pizza Topping People Love to Hate Is an Underrated Umami Powerhouse
