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Portobello Mushrooms are in my opinion one of the most versatile of all mushrooms. They are actually mature cremini mushrooms. They are allowed to grow large before they are harvested. These mushrooms can be used in sandwiches, soups, on pizza, on burgers and of course in pasta dishes. You can view a video of how to prepare and cook the king of mushrooms, here. Albert Grande's Portobello Video When you purchase these mushrooms look for a firm, fresh looking texture. Avoid those that contain soft spots, as this will affect the taste. To clean, avoid immersing in water. Rather rub gently using a cloth or paper towel. To prepare, slice thinly and sauté in olive oil. These mushrooms, because of their meaty texture, will hold their shape with consistency. Add to any pasta dish for a unique flavor. They are a great compliment for any dish. One of the best ways to serve Portobello mushrooms is to cook them on a grill. To prepare marinate in Italian Salad dressing for one to two hours. Yo...

Hey, Saturday night is pizza night in the Grande household. It's a great time to get together with friends and family and experience my favorite food. Most of the time the camera is turned off, but on this particular Saturday, we had a videocamera available. I asked my friend Al to take some shots just as the pizzas were coming out of the oven. Included are a Big Portugese Sausage Pizza, Portobello Mushroom and Olive Pizza, and Anchovy and Tomato pizza. All pizzas were made with whole milk mozzarella and pecarino cheese. Hey, we had a great time! Also, here is a great pizza resource I just found: pizza on earth, Albert Grande pizzaiolo-in-training

Here is a picture of a Portobello and Capacolla Pizza Before I get into the magic of the portobello mushroom, I want to give you an update of what I am doing. I'm currently on the East Coast, completing the last leg of my vacation. I like to call it: The East Coast Pizza Tour . I was able to get to Pepe's as well as Sally's Apizza . The pizzas at each pizzeria were both memorable and very satisfying. I was able to do some great interviews, which I will be making available at pizzatherapy.com in the near future. In the meantime, I have been creating several videos which I want to share with you. I did a review of my favorite mushroom, the Portobello . I have found these mushrooms very easy to work with as well as having a great taste. You can use them in pasta sauce, sandwiches, on the grill and of course as a topping for pizza. I think the potobello really adds to any dish. they have a beefy texture and a wonderful flavor. Videos are something new to me, but I think the t...