Braising, Easy & Delicious….

December 26, 2011

Welcome, Often if wanting to braise a meat I will first start with sauteing some diced onion and mushroom in a heavy saucepan add kosher or sea salt & fresh ground pepper in good quality olive oil, cook onion and mushroom till golden brown over a medium heat, add more oil before continuing.  Dredge approximately […]

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Clay Cooking, Terra Allegra terracotta

December 5, 2011

Clay Cookware and specifically, “Baked Earth” (terracotta) from Terra Allegra Imports, the Importer & Distributor of premier Italian Terracotta Cookware functions remarkably as a pan for everyday use.   This superior clay cookware achieves  very high marks due to the  sealed glass, easy clean cooking surface and surprisingly light weight feel.   All the important properties […]

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All Natural Green Cookware

October 30, 2011

Carefully chosen  raw materials, Italian red clay, the skill of artisans born of great tradition in Liguria all shape the beautiful terracotta cookware,  Piral.  But Piral is not just beautiful cookware, its function as a pan for everyday propels this superior clay cookware to very high marks.  The sealed glass, easy clean cooking surface and […]

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Beautiful Cookware, Made In Italy

April 10, 2011

The century old tradition of terracotta born by Piral is the perfect synthesis of carefully chosen raw materials and the artisans hands.  Shaped by the potter into pleasing cooking vessels, finished and fired in the ancient kilns of Albisola, Italy.  The result is beautiful cookware, colorful, versatile with superb, even heat conduction and retention.  You […]

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All Natural Cookware

April 5, 2011

All Natural, Italian Made Piral cooking and serving ware is preferred by chefs and cooks of all levels.  At home or in restaurants, Piral cookware from Terra Allegra Imports delivers “easy clean” convenience with intensely rich flavors, flavors enhanced by the even heat retention of Piral terracotta cookware.  Piral cookware from Terra Allegra Imports is […]

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Green Cookware Reviews

February 9, 2011

The following are some recent customer reviews. Jan 31, 2011 This is my favorite cookware. I have three pieces of the Piral terra cotta cookware from Terra Allegra — two oval bakers and a small pot with lid. The bakers are great for roasting vegetables, and all the pieces are easy to clean. I love […]

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Recipe idea: Bagnacauda-Fondue

January 2, 2011

Happy New Year wishes for health and prosperity from Terra Allegra. The health benefits of garlic are well known so feel free to try this recipe using Piral terracotta from Terra Allegra because Piral terracotta cooking and serving ware retains heat superbly and beautifully.  Visit-tour our website using this hyperlink. Bagnacauda-Fondue Set , Deep Red […]

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Terracotta Cookware, Piral of Italy

November 15, 2010

The benefits of Cooking with Clay Cookware are understood by many cultures from around the globe.   But Italian made Piral terracotta cookware with its easy clean glass-like cooking surface is easily the most versatile and beautiful.  Light weight, energy efficient and its non-metal characteristics result in better tasting flavors.  Unlike many clay pots Piral […]

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The Best Clay Cookware

November 11, 2010

The benefits of Cooking with Clay Cookware are understood by many cultures from around the globe.   But Italian made Piral terracotta cookware with its easy clean glass-like cooking surface is easily the most versatile and beautiful.  Light weight, energy efficient and its non-metal characteristics result in better tasting flavors.  Unlike many clay pots Piral […]

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Simple Fresh Fish Recipe Idea, Prepared in Piral Terracotta

November 7, 2010

Fresh White Fish with Potatoes & Green Beans, Video Recipe Easy One Pan Meal,  Prepared in Piral terracotta “Cookware Of The Earth, For The Earth” This simple, delicious fresh fish cooked with potatoes and green beans in a red sauce has layers of flavors.  Fresh lemon juice, capers, sliced green olives, red pepper flakes are […]

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