Romaine lettuce: I love how crunchy romaine is but you can also use half romaine, half iceberg lettuce, your favorite spring mix or mix in some arugula, kale, etc. Corn: You can slice the kernels directly off of the cob OR char kernels in hot pan. Tomatoes: cherry or grape tomatoes are the perfect bite size morsels when sliced in half. Cherry tomatoes are inherently sweeter than grape tomatoes, so aim for cherry if you can. Cucumbers: I use English cucumbers so you don’t have to bother peeling them, but you may also substitute with a peeled, slicing cucumber. Strawberries: might sound like on odd addition but their sweetness imparts the requisite balance to the tangy steak and pungent dressing. If you don’t add...
Ingredients 1 pound Brussel Sprouts 4 strips bacon cooked crisp 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, or shallot 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons of BN Maple Balsamic 3 tablespoons of BN Bellas Blend Olive Oil Rinse the sprouts and drain thoroughly. Cut off discolored stem ends and remove and discard any loose and damaged leaves. Cut the sprouts in half; lay cut-side down, then thinly slice the halves until all are shredded. Set aside. Coat bottom of a large skillet or sauté pan with Bellas Blend olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shredded sprouts to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring, until tender, or...
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Maple Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tablespoon Bella Nonnas Barrel-aged Red Wine Vinegar 1 teaspoon good quality Dijon style mustard 4 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Olive Oil 2 tablespoon finely minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked to a crisp and finely crumbled 2 quarts young spinach leaves, stems removed, washed orange wedges (peeled, seeded, cut and stripped) Cooking Instructions: Place spinach in a serving bowl. Place the balsamic, half the crumbled bacon, red wine vinegar, salt, half the shallots, pepper, and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Gently warm while whisking - remove from heat before it reaches a simmer. Allow to cool for a minute,...
