This recipe came to me after I had already made a lovely pot of smoky Cannellini beans. The beans alone could have served as a hearty if not somewhat boring meal, (or pasta e fagioli). However, I am no longer allowed to make pasta e fagioli for my husband and kids. The comforting dish which Continue Reading
This is actually a mash-up of Chicken Saltimbocca and Chicken Piccata. 4 – boneless skinless, preferably free-range chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded to 1/4" thick 4 pieces of thinly sliced provolone cheese 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon drained capers 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup white wine Continue Reading
The sweet earthiness of the golden beets, along with the salty blue cheese, nutty arugula, tangy tangerines, and pungent olio nuovo olive oil make this salad a virtual party in your mouth. Beyond that, the impeccably fresh seasonal ingredients are visually arresting, and resemble a ray of golden sunshine on the plate. Ingredients 4 cups Continue Reading
Fresh quince can be elusive. But this is definitely the season in which to find them. In light of the fact that they're not edible, or at least enjoyable in their raw state, they have not found popularity in the market like other fall/winter fruits. That being said, I am smitten with this chameleon of Continue Reading
That's quite a title, no? You could just shorten the name of this dish to "Nom-Nom!". Other descriptors include, easy, elegant, comforting, and delicious. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds free-range, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast tenders. 4 thick strips smoked bacon, diced 1 large sweet onion sliced thin 8 oz. assorted wild mushrooms, sliced (cremini Continue Reading
Even without the "wow factor" of making your own fresh pasta, this simple, visually interesting dish has plenty of "wow" factor to go the flavor mile. Choosing the right extra virgin olive oil to use in this dish was crucial with so few ingredients involved. The simple yet luxuriant sauce relies heavily on the olive Continue Reading
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small whole sweet tomatoes such as cherry or grape 1 large red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper or several smaller sweet red peppers such as Marconi, sliced thin or halved if smaller 8 large garlic cloves 1 – 2" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup Continue Reading
Cranberry-Pear Glazed Butternut Squash With Rosemary 1 – 2 pound butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced in to 1" pieces (about 3 cups) 1/3 cup cranberry-pear white balsamic 1 tablespoon "sweet" fruity olive oil such as Australian Hojiblanca or Alfonso Arbequina 3" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stem and roughly chopped Sea salt & Continue Reading
Oh yeah baby! This recipe couldn't be more simple or flavorful. It also doesn't hurt that rib-eye steak is an amazing cut of beef. Due to its intrinsic marbling it's also a forgiving cut even when slightly over cooked. Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce 1/3 cup Pomegranate Balsamic 1/4 cup Organic Garlic Olive Oil 1 Tbs. Continue Reading
Well, you don't need to make your own mozzarella fresca, but it's super duper easy, fun, and I can't emphasize exactly how mouth watering fresh, homemade mozzarella is when drizzled with a bright, peppery herbaceous extra virgin olive oil such as the Coratina. Whether you make your own mozzarella fresca or buy it from the Continue Reading
