Region of the Month: Napoli

Region of the Month: Napoli 

Many visitors to Italy breeze through the Naples airport or train station on their way to the Amalfi Coast. But Naples is a cultural beacon, a land of culinary opportunity of its own. Read more: Click here.
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More Than A Chopping Block!

One of Palm Beach's finest restaurants, Buccan, not only chops and dices on Mario Batali™by Madeira End Grain Teak Chop Block, they also serve their mouth watering hamburgers & fries atop the chopping block!  What a bright idea!

End Grain Round Chop Block at Buccan

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Watch This, Cook This!

Enjoy this how-to video and recipe from Mario Batali™.  Watch how-to cut stone fruit.  Then, make peach & blackberry crostata!

{Watch!} How-To Cut Stone Fruit

{Cook!} Peach & Blackberry Crostata

Edge Grain Carving Board Featured On...

Mario Batali™by Madeira Plantation Teak Edge Grain Carving Board was featured on Batali Cooks 4: Zucchini & Goat Cheese Fritters.

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Pizza Never Looked So Good!

Mario's Summer Pizza
End Grain Teak Round Chop Block

Summer supper starts with pizza served atop Mario Batali™by Madeira End Grain Teak Round Chop Block! Mario Batali and his family are enjoying the lazy days of summer at Lake Michigan and grilling up some delicious meals!

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Ingredient of the Month

Fava Beans

Favas are one of summer's sweetest pleasures.  Similar to green beans, favas are only much larger with four to eight seeds inside.  Their flavor has a hint of earthy bitterness similar to that of wild greens, and a sweetness like sweet peas.  Learn more, click here.

Fourth Of July Food Guide

Independence Day is the perfect holiday to crank up your grill and celebrate the land of the free.  Obviously you're going to have your hotdogs, perfectly grilled burgers and pulled pork sandwiches at your holiday extravaganza.  But this year, Mario Batali decided to switch up his BBQ routine and add some fish to the smorgasbord of deliciousness.  Below is this summer's Fourth of July menu worthy of fireworks!

Fourth of July Menu:

Dad's Salumi

Fregula with Corn

Summer Caprese Salad

The Perfect Burger

Chilled Zabaglione with Rasberries and Amaretti

Dad's Salumi 
Serves well on Mario Batali™by Madeira End Grain Teak Chop Block

Fregula with Corn

Summer Caprese Salad

The Perfect Burger

Chilled Zabaglione with Rasberries and Amaretti 

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Plantation Teak - End Grain Round Chop Block

Plantation Teak - End Grain Large Chop Block

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Artichokes with Grana Padano

Make this incredibly easy recipe for the perfect vegetable antipasti!

Artichokes with Grana Padano 

Watch! How-To Prep Artichokes

Watermelon & Red Onion Salad

Watermelon & Red Onion Salad

Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings

1 cup watermelon cut into 1/2 inch cubes and chilled
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chiffonade
1/4 red onion, sliced paper thin
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce bottarga, sliced paper thin lengthwise

Directions
Toss watermelon cubes with red onion, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, mint and pepper. Place in the center of a plate or bowl.
Shave bottarga over like a teepee and serve!

Bono Sings About Mario Batali

Watch Bono sing about Mario Batali & your chance to cook & eat with the chef himself to benefit (RED).   Mario is giving one lucky fan the chance to fly to New York City for a private cooking class before enjoying the meal you prepared together.  The winner will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of Eataly Italian Marketplace.

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How To Make Hazelnut Meringues

Watch the video below & learn how to whip up this decadent dessert!

How To Make Meringues 

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Cook with Mario Batali!

Enter for a chance to fly to New York City and cook with Mario Batali!

Cook with Mario Batali

Playlists for Cooking

For Mario Batali™, cooking and music are inextricably linked.

Many remember the first time they heard a Beatles tune on the radio.  Some might also remember the Blondie album that played during their first meals at Babbo.  Music sets a tone, it creates a mood.  We make sure the mood is consisted with the food on the plate.

Here are two playlists, devised by Mario, for weekend listening:
'Cooking on a Friday Night'
'Cooking for Hipsters'

Spring Peas with Mint

Enjoy this how-to recipe from Mario Batali!

Spring Peas with Mint

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Making Gnocchi with Marilyn Batali

Mario Batali spent Mother's Day with his own mama, Marilyn, making her delicious gnocchi.  Watch the video below to see Marilyn's gnocchi-making genius in action!

Making Gnocchi with Marilyn Batali

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Frittata Sandwiches

This yummy spring sandwich is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Enjoy!

Frittata Sandwiches

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Watch This: How-To Make Pici

A how-to video from Mario Batali.

How-To make Pici

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Mario Makes {Delicious} Dinner for $1.40!

Chef Mario Batali whipped up dinner on a budget for Good Morning America -- showing you how to save without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.  His recipe for chicken thighs with tomatillo salsa and rice and beans costs only $1.40/serving -- the amount provided by food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Chicken Thighs with Tomatillo Salsa, Rice & Beans

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Mario Batali's Braised Meat Loaf

The Chew chefs & The View ladies whip up some friendly competition in the 2nd annual The Chew/View Cook-Off!  Watch Mario Batali cook his delicious meat loaf with co-host, Whoopi Goldberg.  Watch here.

The View/Chew Cook-Off

Bonus: What was the 1st thing Mario Batali cooked growing up?  Watch here and find out!
The Chew/The View Cook-Off Recipes

The Chew Vs. The View

Mario Batali & the men of The Chew take on the ladies of The View this Thursday in the second annual cook-off.  Chef Mario Batali, Chef Michael Symon & entertaining expert Clinton Kelly will be on The View, Thursday beginning at 11:00AM sharing recipes and dishing about the latest in ABC Daytime! 

The Chew vs. The View Cook Off

Thursday, March 27th at 11:00AM 
Guest Co-host, Mario Cantone

How-To Fold Tortelloni

Up your game in the kitchen by learning all the fundamentals with Mario Batali™.  This edition, how-to fold Tortelloni.  TortellONI are TortellINI's larger cousins.  Fold your own at home with guidance from Cruz Goler of Lupa Osteria Romana.  All you need is fresh egg pasta, a pastry cuter & filling of your choice.  Cruz is using roasted pumpkin with Parmigiano and balsamic.  Enjoy!

Watch How-To Fold Tortelloni

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Mario's Kitchen Spotlight

Mario highlights the Edge Grain XL Carving Board!  Why it's so much more than a carving board, how to care for it & a surprise in his Kitchen Spotlight.  

Edge Grain XL Carving Board

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Shakes & Burgers with Mario Batali

Mario Batali was the first chef to stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon -- whipping up burgers & shakes!  Watch video.

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Watch Mario Batali on Jimmy Fallon

Mario stops by Rock Center to hang with his good buddy and new Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2014
11:35PM - 12:35AM

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | NBC

A How To Video from Mario Batali™

Watch how to prepare leeks.  

Watch: How To Prep Leeks 

Lamb Shanks with Leeks & Grapes

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Recipe of the Month: Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu

Fall in love with February's Recipe of the Month: Red Wine Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu.

Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu

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Video of the Month: How-To Roll Pasta Dough

Whether you're using a hand-crank machine or an electric mixer with a pasta attachment, Chef Josh Laurano of Tarry Lodge & Tarry Market will show you how to make perfect pasta sheets.

Watch Video: How-To Make Pasta Dough.

How To Roll Pasta Dough

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Trash-Talking Game-Day Food Fight

A trash-talking, game-day food fight with Iron Chef BFFs, Mario Batali & Michael Symon in Parade Magazine!  Read Parade Magazine article: Click here

Super Bowl Smack-Down! 

Join Mario Batali & Michael Symon's Google hangout Thurs, 1/30 at 10:30 a.m.

Enter to win a Seahawks or Browns jersey signed by Mario Batali or Michael Symon!

Recipe of the Month: Pizzocheri with Duck Ragu & Fontina

Pizzocheri with Duck Ragu & Fontina

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New Year, Healthy You!

Linguine with Lemon

The holiday season is officially over!  If you're looking to eat right in 2014, look no further than Mario Batali's Linguine Dish featured on TribLive.com.  

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Red Cross Beach Bash

Mario Batali™by Madeira was honored to be featured at the Red Cross Beach Bash -- sponsored again this year by the only-and-only Lilly Pulitzer.  The sold-out New Year's Eve celebration was held at the Palm Beach Club. The poolside shindig was complete with live music, more than 20 drummers, belly dancers, stilt walkers, and a "juice-bar." Mario Batali™ by Madeira was thrilled to provide cutting-boards for the event & humbled to be featured on the juice-bar which paid homage to Lilly's original juice stand.   The event raised more than $80,0000 for the American Red Cross.

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Watch Mario Batali on Good Morning America

Mario Batali joined the Good Morning America crew on New Years as co-host and the chef also whipped up some of his favorite dishes. Watch here.

WATCH Mario Batali on GMA