Roman Cauliflower with Caramelized Garlic, Red Pepper & Pecorino over Pasta Ingredients: 1 large head of Green Roman Cauliflower florets only (regular cauliflower can be substituted) 8 medium cloves of garlic (sliced thin) 1/2 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup good quality fresh grated Pecorino cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: If using, make the homemade pasta an hour in advance of proceeding with the rest of the recipe. If using dried pasta, boil the pasta in the water that was used to blanch the cauliflower. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large saute pan, heat the EVOO...
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh, wild salmon fillets (4) 1/4 pound fresh wild mushrooms such as Chanterelles, Black Trumpets, and or Porcini, coarsely chopped 1 medium, sweet onion, thinly sliced 4 fresh rosemary sprig, leaves reserved 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas 18 Year Old Traditional Balsamic Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Cooking Instructions: In a heavy bottom, large saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Sprinkle sliced onions with a little sea salt and add to the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the wild mushrooms and rosemary leaves, (discarding any woody stems). Saute until both the mushrooms and onions become deep...
Ingredients: 1 pound (about 4 - 4oz.) fresh fish fillets such as red snapper, hake, flounder or sole 4 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/4 cup white wine 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 4 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 thin lemon slice for each fillet Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Arrange each fish fillet in a large square of parchment paper. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Top each fillet with one lemon slice, one tablespoon white wine, one teaspoon lemon juice, two teaspoons sliced spring onion, and one tablespoon of EVOO. Fold the parchment paper around the edges tightly in 1/4-inch folds to create...
Ingredients: Four lamb shanks 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt fresh ground pepper to taste four inch sprig of rosemary, woody stems discarded 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 medium onion minced 1 large carrot, finely diced 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 3 cups robust red wine such as Malbec 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Lavender Balsamic Vinegar 1 cup water Cooking Instructions: *Can be cooked in oven or slow cooker If using the oven, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. In a wide shallow dish or a gallon size Ziplock bag, mix the flour, salt and pepper. Rinse and pat the lamb shanks dry and dredge in the flour. In a large heavy bottomed pan, heat the olive oil over...
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, lean lamb leg carefully trimmed of all sliver skin and sinew and cut in to 1" pieces 1 pound dried Great Northern white beans soaked overnight and rinsed 4 medium sized carrots peeled and cut in 1" dice 1 large onion finely diced 5 cloves garlic minced 1-28 oz. can diced tomatoes in juice 1 1/2 cups red wine 1/2 cup all purpose flour 4 cups beef or chicken stock 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Rosemary Olive Oil 2 bay leaves 1 - 4" sprig of fresh rosemary Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Dredge the lamb in flour....
