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Cara-Cara Orange Brownies

Ingredients: 1 stick (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter 4 Tbs. + 1 tsp. Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest 6 oz. 60% dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 2 Tbs. Bella Nonnas Cara-Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 5 large eggs, whisked 1/4 cup all purpose flour Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325. Using a teaspoon of blood orange extra virgin olive oil, grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Line pan with strip of parchment, cut to overhang the long sides of the pan. In a large bowl set over a double boiler, slowly melt the butter with the dark chocolate. Stir constantly until completely melted. Remove from...

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Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone - softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Espresso Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup ground chocolate Cooking Instructions: Whisk 1/3 cup of sugar with egg yolks for two minutes until light yellow and tripled in volume. Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for about five minutes or until the temperature of the mixture reaches 150 degrees on a digital thermometer. Set aside and allow to cool...

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Rachels Famous Dark Chocolate Balsamic Tiramisu

Ingredients:6 egg yolks4 tablespoons sugar1 pound mascarpone (at room temperature)1 3/4 cups cooled, espresso3 tablespoons BN Aged Dark Chocolate Balsamic24 ladyfingers1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings Products You Will Need:Dark Chocolate Balsamic Cooking Instructions:Using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick, about 5 minutes. Add room temperature mascarpone to the egg yolks and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and one tablespoon of balsamic and mix until thoroughly combined. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining espresso and Dark Chocolate Balsamic.Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and one tablespoon of balsamic and mix until thoroughly combined. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining espresso and Dark Chocolate Balsamic. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into espresso mixture. Allowing...

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Blueberry and Lemon Olive Oil Gelato

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 6 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 2/3 cup of  Bella Nonnas Lemon Olive Oil 1/4 teaspoon salt  Bella Nonnas Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar for drizzling when served. Cooking Instructions: Combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon zest together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally, being mindful that the pot does not boil over or burn. Keep the berries on medium heat until they release their juices Servings: 4-6

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Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder3 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 large eggs1 cup of Bella Nonnas Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups grated zucchini1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Products You Will Need: Bella Nonnas Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Instructions:Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 350degrees FSift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.Beat eggs, olive oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts (if using) until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.Bake on the center rack...

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