Sail On Into Summer with Easy + Fresh Recipes

Lake Michigan

It's officially the lazy days of summer and anyone who follows Mario Batali™ knows he looks forward to spending time at Lake Michigan... starting now!  One of his favorite things to eat during the hot summer months is fish because, well, it's easy and simple!  If you're looking for a refreshing dish this summer, check out Mario's Grilled Lake Trout Recipe in the Chicago Tribune.  Plus, Mario reveals the key to delicious seafood eating!

Grilled Whole Trout with Onions, Olives & Red Chard
{Photo:  Courtesy Chicago Tribune}

HOW TO Filet Round Fish:  Click here

*Reminder:  Chat with Mario Batali and his sons on The New York Times Recipe Lab Wednesday, June 26th at 7pm EST.  

Making Pesto Pizza with Mario, Benno and Leo Batali

The Batali brothers are at it again!  This time, whipping up pesto pizza in the New York Times.  The recipe from The Batali Brothers Cookbook is featured in this month's Recipe Lab.

Make Pesto Pizza with Mario Batali and Sons 

Watch the video:  Click here
Pesto Pizza recipe:  Click here {scroll down past the article}
Watch the video chat with Mario, Benno and Leo Batali next Wednesday, June 26th at 7pm.  For more information click here.

Sweet + Silly Father's Day Pictures

Chef & restaurant owner, Marc Vetri's daughter, Catherine, cooking a pancake
{photo courtesy: bon appétit}

Vetri's youngest son, Mario, feeds his dad a bite
{photo courtesy: bon appétit}

Happy Father's Day one last time!  By now, most of us are back in the daily swing, so Mario Batali™ by Madeira wanted to share one of our favorite Father's Day finds from bon appétite.   The magazine asked Mario Batali and his friends to document their at home family cooking sessions over the weekend.  Mario's own sons and their new cookbook, The Batali Brothers' Cookbook -- a collection of Benno (16) & Leo's (14) favorite recipes, were the inspiration for the photo album.  

We hope you take a moment {or two} and enjoy this sweet & silly slideshow:  Click here

BONUS:  Watch Benno & Leo get "sloppy" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon:  Click here

Related:
Buy Batali Brothers' Cookbook:  Click here
Like Mario Batali™by Madeira on Facebook:  Click here
Follow Batali by Madeira on Twitter:  Click here

Ingredient of the Month: Snails

Snails have been eaten in various European regions since prehistoric times and were highly regarded by the cultures of antiquity. Ancient Romans were known to cultivate special vineyards in which the snails could feast and fatten. 

They’ve also been eaten in Asia since times immemorial. Despite their popularity in both Italy and China, they seldom, if ever, turn up on Chinese or Italian restaurant menus in America, perhaps because Americans tend to associate snails with French gastronomy.

The best-known varieties today include the petit-gris. Fresh snails are available year round and can be found in specialty markets. If you cannot find fresh snails, other sea critters such as whelks or even conch work well. In a pinch, you can always use canned snails.

How to prepare live snails: Click here
Ingredient of the month archive: Click here

GMA's Josh Elliott Cooks with the Batali Boys

Good Morning America's Josh Elliott learned a thing or two from Mario Batali's sons when he whipped up beef tacos with the boys at the chef's New York City apartment.  Was it a life-changing experience?  Watch the video to find out:  Click here.

GMA's Josh Elliott Cooks with the Batali Boys

To buy the Batali Brothers Cookbook:  Click here

Mario's Father's Day Gift Guide:  Click here

Mario Batali's Father Day Picks

Mario Batali™ by Madeira is taking the guess work out of Father's Day this year!  Below are some of Mario Batali's favorite things and we're guessing the dad in your life, just might like them too.

1.  Crocs™: Bistro Mario Batali™Edition
2.  Mario Batali™Pasta
3.  Mario Batali™Pasta Sauce
4.  Mario Batali™Cookware
5.  Mario Batali™ Edge Grain Teak Carving Board
6.  The Batali Bros Cookbook
7.  Mario Batali™ by Madeira End Grain Teak Round Chop Block

BONUS: Mario's sons, Benno and Leo, stopped by The Chew to talk about their NEW cookbook:
Watch here