Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut in to florets 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons Bella Nonnas White Truffle Oil 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 cup hot half & half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Gradually whisk the flour in to the melted butter until no dry spots remain. Pour the...
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:
1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO
1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Tarragon White Balsamic Vinegar
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 large heads of radicchio, each quartered through core end
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese shavings
Cooking Instructions:
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and crushed red pepper in large bowl. Add radicchio and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes.
Prepare grill (medium heat).
Drain marinade into small bowl.
Place radicchio and romaine on grill; sprinkle with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Grill until edges are crisp and slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter.
Drizzle with reserved marinade and sprinkle with cheese shavings.
Cooking Time : 6 min Servings : 6-8
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...
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, small, firm pickling cucumbers 1 fresh habanero pepper sliced in half (optional) 5 cloves fresh garlic (optional) 3" sprig fresh dill 1 cup Bella Nonnas Champagne Balsamic Vinegar 1 cup Bella Nonnas A-Premium White Balsamic 2 cups filtered water 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon pickling spice mix (optional) Cooking Instructions: Arrange cucumbers, habanero pepper halves, garlic cloves, and sprig of dill in one large sterilized lidded jar, or divide among smaller sterilized jars with tight fitting lids. In a medium sauce pan set over medium-high heat, heat both vinegars, pickling spice (if using), salt, and water to a simmer. Pour hot liquid over the pickles, making sure the liquid comes above the pickles and allow to cool...
