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Pizza Party: It's Not Delivery!
Menu and 10 recipes for a grown-up pizza party
by Carol Cambo
Read about Sonya and Joe Abbruzese and their pointers for making pizza and hosting a bring-your-own-topping party.
Move your own pizza party up a notch with their recipes for basic pizza dough and unexpected toppings, say lobster or steak. Click on the link below for a 4-page, downloadable menu and 10 recipes.






Reader Comments
Comment from Joseph Zaffino on March 2, 2008
I just received the March/April copy of Yankee Magazine and tried to look up the recipe for the Lobster Roll Pizza. On page 116 in the magazine it said to go to YankeeMagazine.com to the recipe. I went to the story also to recipes and typed in Lobster Roll Pizza and repeatedly got no such recipe???? Where is the recipe???
Comment from Lindy Johnson on March 2, 2008
You have to click on the "It's Not Delivery" just above the Reader Comment section. There is a PDF brochure with the recipe.
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on March 4, 2008
I really enjoyed that article about Sonya and Joe Abbruseze!! it's Not Delivery!! I am a big foodie and also Grew up in a little Italy--The North End of Boston. I am also an Author of a great Italian Cookbook--The Good Life Favorite Italian Recipes. I appeared on Emeril Live after one of my recipes was chosen out of 1500 contestants--The emeril's Italian contest top winner--Frankies Gravy and Meatballs!! check it out on the foodnetwork website--Frank's Italian Spaghetti Sauce!
My wife and I have alot in common with the Abbruseze;s--I would appreciate it if you can contact them or give them my info. 781-395-8187 francoj1@msn.com.
Google my name for alot more info on me. Frankie Imbergamo thank you very much! Carol you did a great job!!
Sincerely Frank Imbergamo
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on March 4, 2008
Carol keep up the good work!!
Frankie Imbergamo Boston Ma.
Comment from Carol Londres on March 17, 2008
I'll am here to find the pizza party recipes but wanted to comment that I hope to find Frank's Italian Spag. sauce on his website. My fav. book in a large cookbook collection is The North End Union Italian Cookbook by Marguerite Dimino Buonopane. My late husband and I lived in Mass. and many restaurants in the North End were our favorite spots for great food and incredible memories. I miss cooking for my husband (also named Frank) and I hope to find F. Imbergamo's book and recipes. I love Yankee Magazine's website. Thanks. Carol Londres
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on March 19, 2008
HI Carol: I gave annie Copps a copy of my cookbool--but if you want me to send you my recipe please send me your e-mail address to francoj1@msn.com
What a small world!! you lived in the North End too!! google my name frankie Imbergamo and you will see alot of cooking/acting etc. If you would like a book just let me know.
Thank you Sincerely Frankie Imbergamo
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on March 19, 2008
Hi Carol: do you work for yankee Magazine?
please advise.
thanks Frankie Imbergamo 781-395-8187
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on March 31, 2008
HI annie: Great story spending time with the Esposito's!! I enjoy your articles very much!!
keep up the good work!! Sincerely Frankie Imbergamo/Medford Ma.
Comment from Michael Hartigan on April 9, 2008
The main part of pizza is the flour. It is important to use high protein flour. If you can not get that use bread flour. Do not add salt to the water after the yeast is hydrated. Do not add oil to the water. The salt is added after the flour is in the water yeast mixture. Salt will adversely effect the action of the yeast. Add the oil if you wish, only after the mixture has been mixed for at least a minute, this will allow the water to hydrate the flour.After the dough has been finished place the dough in a plastic bag with some olive oil then put in the refrigerator over night. Take out at least two hours before using. This step allows the yeast to add flavor to the dough also called a retarded method. Dats Dat
Mike
Comment from FRANK IMBERGAMO on April 21, 2008
HI; carol: You can purchase my cookbook at Barnes&Noble.com or iof you go to The Barnes and Noble store on Route1 In Saugus ma.
Please call me if you can;t find it. 781-395-8187
ciao Frank Imbergamo
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