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Wild-Copper River Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Wild-Copper River Balsamic Glazed Salmon                                                                              Cooking Time : 14-20 minutes Ingredients:       6 (5 ounce) Wild Salmon fillets 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon white wine 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 Tablespoons of Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and brush with EVOO. Coat a small saucepan with EVOO. Over medium...

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Roman Cauliflower with Caramelized Garlic, Red Pepper & Pecorino over Pasta

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...

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Tomato Jam

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 2" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/3 cup crisp, good quality white wine 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas 18 Yr Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt Fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Adjust rack to middle of oven, and preheat to 300. In a medium roasting pan (9"x13") or a 12" oven safe skillet, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk the wine, balsamic, and...

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Caramelized Wild Mushroom Ragu over Pecorino Polenta with Truffled Mascarpone

Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock (reserve 1 cup) 1 cup dried polenta 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 3 cups assorted fresh wild mushrooms such as oyster, shitake, cremini, etc. wiped clean, tough stems removed 1 medium shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine (I use extra dry Prosecco) 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup mascarpone 1 teaspoon Bella Nonnas White Truffle Oil Cooking Instructions: Bring 4 cups of stock to a simmer in a heavy 6+ quart pot. Slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook on low...

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Hearty Italian Soup

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 4 ounces pancetta or ham, chopped 1/2 cup of Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO   15 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 3 - 15 ounce cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups chicken broth 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs Grated parmesan Cooking Instructions:In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the first five ingredients in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, along with the beans, broth, and rosemary. Simmer, covered, until the beans break apart, about an...

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