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!

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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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