Chef Frank Penna

Chef Frank Penna Metro Detroit Chef and General Manager of . Chef Frank makes Italian cuisine fun and approachable. Find me: https://linktr.ee/ChefFrankPenna

06/17/2026

🥩🇮🇹 A mammoth sandwich for Father's Day! 🇮🇹🥩

The Italian Stallion makes its debut this Father's Day, loaded with thin, hand-pounded filet, fresh burrata, mortadella, grilled eggplant, roasted sweet peppers, sautéed escarole, and house-marinated tomatoes on house-made garlic bread.

📅 Father's Day Only | Noon–3 PM

📞 Pre-order now: (586) 566-9900
🌐 www.pennacarryout.com

Pre-orders are highly recommended, but day-of pickup will be available while supplies last. Stop by and watch Chef Frank Penna grill them live in the parking lot!

Created in honor of Chef Frank Penna's father, George Penna.

🥩🇮🇹 INTRODUCING THE ITALIAN STALLION 🇮🇹🥩Created in honor of Chef Frank Penna's father, George Penna, the Italian Stallio...
06/15/2026

🥩🇮🇹 INTRODUCING THE ITALIAN STALLION 🇮🇹🥩
Created in honor of Chef Frank Penna's father, George Penna, the Italian Stallion makes its debut this Father's Day and is now available for pre-order.

Built on warm, house-made garlic bread, this incredible sandwich features a thin, hand-pounded filet layered with burrata, mortadella, grilled eggplant, roasted sweet peppers, sautéed escarole, and house-marinated tomatoes.

📅 Father's Day Only at Villa Penna
⏰ Available from Noon to 3 PM
📞 Pre-ordering is highly recommended, but walk-up orders will be available while supplies last. (586) 566-9900.

Details: www.pennacarryout.com.

Stop by on Father's Day and watch Chef Frank grill the Italian Stallion live in the parking lot.

06/13/2026

Looking for an easy appetizer for your next summer party? 🦀☀️

The Frankly Delicious Seafood Dip is a crowd favorite and comes together in minutes. It can be served warm or cold with crackers or crostini.

Seafood Dip Recipe
• 1 cup imitation crab, chopped
• 1½ cups mini shrimp and mini scallops
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• A few dashes Old Bay seasoning
• A few dashes Worcestershire sauce
• Splash of anchovy oil
• Thyme seasoning, to taste
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well.
Transfer to a small baking dish or air fryer-safe dish.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Air fry or bake at 390°F for 8–10 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!

06/08/2026

There are a lot of ways to make Eggplant Parmesan. This is my favorite.

I'll take you inside the kitchen and show you how to make Sicilian-style breaded Eggplant Parmesan, along with a gluten-free version for those looking for an alternative.

Here's what you'll need:
2 large eggplants
Salt
Flour
3 eggs
Breadcrumbs
Olive oil

For the sauce:
1 can crushed tomatoes
2–3 cloves garlic
Fresh basil
Salt & pepper

For the cheese:
12 oz mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano

Give it a try at home and let us know what you think. Happy cooking!

05/29/2026

Frankly Delicious — today I’m cooking up Calamari Piccata 🍋🦑

This restaurant-quality calamari recipe is light, fresh, and bright without the heavy breading.

I’m also sharing a simple trick to give the calamari that delicious grilled flavor without ever firing up the grill.

After trying this at home, you may never order calamari at a restaurant again.

As many of you know, we celebrated garlic month in April with so many garlic-forward, fragrant, and delicious dishes tha...
05/26/2026

As many of you know, we celebrated garlic month in April with so many garlic-forward, fragrant, and delicious dishes that we can still taste them!

If you missed any of them, the videos for each dish are posted on my page.

If you tried one at home, send me a DM — I’d love to hear how it turned out.

What's been your favorite Frankly Delicious video so far, and what would you like to see me cook up next? Let me know in the comments below. 👇

Wishing everyone a holiday weekend filled with good food and good company. ❤️

05/21/2026

Sometimes I’m showcasing unique dishes you can only find at Villa Penna and other times I like sharing quick and easy recipes you can make at home that the whole family will love. Today is one of those days.

This is my favorite go-to summer pasta salad — light, easy to make, and always a crowd pleaser. Perfect for the holiday weekend.

How do you make your pasta salad? Let me know below 👇

05/20/2026

Welcome to another Frankly Delicious episode. I'm the Executive Chef at Villa Penna. 🌶️🧄

Planning your summer vegetable garden? Here’s one of my favorite ways to put those peppers to use: roasted marinated peppers — perfect on bruschetta, as an appetizer, or alongside your favorite meal.

I’m also sharing a few simple tips for roasting and peeling peppers the easy way.

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