https://pantuso.com/menus/ Recent content in Menus on Joe Pantuso Hugo en-us Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/saturday-hangout/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/saturday-hangout/ <p>Korean grill night. Requires a few days of lead time but most of it is prep, not active cooking.</p> <h2 id="the-menu">The Menu</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/grilled-beef-galbi/">Grilled Beef Galbi</a> — marinate 24–48 hours ahead</li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/korean-style-fire-chicken-buldak-with-cheese/">Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak)</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/gyoza/">Gyoza</a></li> <li>SSamjang sauce</li> <li>Sous vide carrots (can do ahead, reheat in pan)</li> </ul> <h2 id="timeline">Timeline</h2> <p><strong>T-2</strong></p> <ul> <li>Make Galbi marinade</li> <li>Make SSamjang</li> <li>Sous vide carrots</li> </ul> <p><strong>T-1</strong></p> <ul> <li>Marinate beef</li> <li>Marinate chicken thighs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Day of</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fire up the grill</li> <li>Get Buldak sauce going</li> </ul> https://pantuso.com/menus/pizza-night/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/pizza-night/ <p>The full spread — several styles simultaneously, dough made 48–72 hours ahead. Works for 6–12 people.</p> <h2 id="the-menu">The Menu</h2> <h3 id="doughs">Doughs</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/outdoor-pizza-oven-pizza-dough/">Outdoor Pizza Oven Dough</a> — for the main pies</li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/gf-dough-king-arthur/">GF Dough (King Arthur)</a> — one GF option per night</li> </ul> <h3 id="sauces--toppings">Sauces &amp; Toppings</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/rosemary-agrodolce-for-pizza/">Rosemary Agrodolce</a> — on rotation, especially with sausage and roasted tomato</li> <li>Classic San Marzano tomato sauce (crushed, salt, olive oil — no cooking)</li> <li>Fresh mozzarella, low-moisture mozz for crisping</li> </ul> <h3 id="pie-lineup-xmas-2023-version">Pie lineup (Xmas 2023 version)</h3> <ol> <li>Pepperoni</li> <li>Roasted tomato &amp; onion with agrodolce</li> <li>Italian Sausage with agrodolce</li> <li>Margherita</li> <li>GF Margherita</li> <li>GF pesto, sausage, artichoke, agrodolce</li> </ol> <h3 id="ideas-for-rotation">Ideas for rotation</h3> <ul> <li>Caramelized onion</li> <li>Roasted pepper</li> <li>Cheese steak with banana peppers and fresh tomato</li> <li>&ldquo;Everything&rdquo; (whatever&rsquo;s good that day)</li> </ul> https://pantuso.com/menus/soup-and-bread/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/soup-and-bread/ <p>The winter standby. Make a rich soup, make a loaf or two, eat well. One of the best things about living somewhere cold.</p> <h2 id="the-menu">The Menu</h2> <h3 id="soups-pick-one-or-two">Soups (pick one or two)</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/beef-barley-soup/">Beef Barley Soup</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/lentil-soup/">Lentil Soup</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/oven-beef-stew/">Oven Beef Stew</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/chili/">Chili</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="breads">Breads</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/better-no-knead-bread/">Better No-Knead Bread</a> — start the night before</li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/vienna-bread/">Vienna Bread</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/grilled-naan/">Grilled Naan</a> — if you want something faster</li> <li>GF Focaccia</li> </ul> https://pantuso.com/menus/tapas-night/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/tapas-night/ <p>Small plates spread. Best for groups of 4–8 where you want everyone involved and the evening to feel like it&rsquo;s about the table, not the food.</p> <h2 id="the-menu">The Menu</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/patatas-bravas/">Patatas Bravas</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/shaved-brussels-sprouts-salad-with-almonds-and-manchego-cheese/">Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds &amp; Manchego</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/eggs-jeanette/">Eggs Jeanette</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/gyoza/">Gyoza</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/korean-style-fire-chicken-buldak-with-cheese/">Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak)</a></li> <li>Deviled eggs</li> <li>Yakitori (over charcoal if possible)</li> </ul> https://pantuso.com/menus/thanksgiving/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://pantuso.com/menus/thanksgiving/ <p>The full production. Built around a sous vide porchetta-style turkey (turchetta) and the classics done right. Most components can be made ahead — the timeline below is how it actually runs.</p> <h2 id="the-menu">The Menu</h2> <h3 id="the-bird">The Bird</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/turkey-porchetta-turchetta-fried-and-sous-vide/">Turkey Porchetta (Turchetta) — Fried &amp; Sous Vide</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/sous-vide-turkey-legs/">Sous Vide Turkey Legs</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/turkey-gravy/">Turkey Gravy</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="bread--starch">Bread &amp; Starch</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/amish-dinner-rolls/">Amish Dinner Rolls</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/stuffingdressing/">Stuffing / Dressing</a></li> <li>Mashed potatoes with sour cream</li> </ul> <h3 id="vegetables">Vegetables</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/">Cranberry Sauce</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/the-ultimate-homemade-green-bean-casserole/">The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts/">Roasted Brussels Sprouts</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantuso.com/recipes/roasted-mushrooms/">Roasted Mushrooms</a></li> <li>Sous vide carrots</li> <li>Sweet potatoes</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="timeline">Timeline</h2> <p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p>