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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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Champagne Garlic Habanero Pickles

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...

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Asiago and White Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled 1 stick (8oz.) unsalted butter 2 medium cloves garlic 1 cup half and half 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Italian White Truffle Oil 1 cup grated Asiago Cheese Sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper to taste Optional: Finely minced, fresh chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish Cooking Instructions: Dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan add the salt, and cover with hot water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes are tender throughout when poked with a fork. Heat the half-and-half, butter and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering....

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Citrus Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh green beans (remove stems and cut in half) 2 1/2 to 3 oz of citrus olive oil (Bella Nonnas Blood Orange, Lemon or Persian Lime) Salt to taste Grated citrus peel for garnish Cooking Instructions: Steam beans in about 1 in. of water for 3-5 minutes. (should be tender but not mushy) Heat up citrus olive oil on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Toss in green beans until they are hot and fully coated. Sprinkle salt over the top for taste, add garnish and serve. Cooking Time : 3-5 min Servings : 3-5

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"Smashed" Potatoes With Garlic

Ingredients: 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sea salt fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Garlic Infused Olive Oil Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. Cover the potatoes with water and add one tablespoon of sea salt. Bring to a full boil and cook for approximately 7 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy when pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Rub a sheet pan liberally with garlic olive oil. Place the potatoes on the sheet pan and gently crush each potato in to a disk using the bottom of heavy glass that has been greased with garlic olive oil. Sprinkle the smashed...

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