Category Archives: Za!

Steak ‘n Horseradish ‘Za!

I was cleaning out the freezer downstairs and, in a corner, way in da back, I came across what, once, was two beeyootiful strip steaks; now sadly frosted and just a bit freezer burned. I didn’t want to just toss … Continue reading

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Banzai ‘Za!

When last we met, I’d made a large-ish batch of Terryaki sauce and some very nice marinated, then grilled, beef short ribs. With extra sauce in the fridge, I was thinking Thai Pork Stew a good idea, but we’d just … Continue reading

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Parfait! Ratatouille ‘Za! With Turkey Parm Meatloaf

In the true spirit of Parfait!, I’ve taken the leftovers from three of this week’s posts and turned them into something new and (very) tasty for dinner. I mentioned when I posted about it that the turkey Parmesan meatloaf was … Continue reading

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New! Improved! Best by Far! ‘Za! Dough

Yeh… just look at that pretty little ‘za! sitting there on the stone, flaming hot cast iron disk, whatever you use to bake ‘za! Nicely shaped, very nicely topped, and baked to crispity perfection. I knew I was on to … Continue reading

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Basil and Walnut Pesto for Caprese Naan ‘Za!

This year’s batch o’ basil is doing quite well, ThankYouVeryMuch. I don’t know if it’s the close proximity to the porch maple or some other mystery factor, but the only time the beetles have found it this year is the … Continue reading

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Pita With Feta and Artichokes

When last we left our freshly baked pita bread on Friday, I was beginning to explain some of the not-so-traditional pita bread uses I put mine to; like brushed with lemon juice and olive oil, then seasoned with sea salt, … Continue reading

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Parfait! Big Cheeseburger ‘Za!

Y’know, you don’t really need to go out to have your dose of ‘two all beef patties, special sauce…” – you can enjoy this treat, hot from the oven, in your own home – and in ‘Za! form! We even … Continue reading

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Tomato, Basil & ‘Choke ‘Za! With Roasted Garlic

It’s a kindofa vicious cycle: I made the Boom Boom Sauce, so then needed to make a ‘Za! to serve it with. Of course, the dough recipe for the ‘Za makes enough for two pies, so I’m left to either … Continue reading

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Boom Boom BBQ ‘Za!

Last week I made a batch of Boom Boom Sauce and we discovered that it was pretty darned tasty on top of a steak. Wes had told me how he and his friends like to dip their slices in a … Continue reading

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Parfait! Sloppy Joe ‘Za

Rich was coming home from a week in Rhode Island and, even tho’ his flight was due in a bit past seven, and so we wouldn’t be home until eight-ish, he likes to have a little sumpin’ sumpin’ for a … Continue reading

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