Ingredients:
16 oz grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
6-8 oz fresh mozzarella
1 avocado
2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
1 tbsp Bella Nonnas Basil Infused Olive Oil
a pinch of salt and pepper
1 tbsp Bella Nonnas 18 Year Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions:
Slice grape tomatoes into halves and cut avocados into small pieces. Drain liquid from fresh mozzarella and pat dry. Cut fresh mozzarella into halves (optional). Slice fresh basil into thin strips.
Bring grape tomatoes, avocados, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil into a large bowl. Add sweet basil extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Bring everything into a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients: 2 - 28 oz. cans tomato puree 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and chopped, or one jar of roasted red peppers, drained & chopped 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch fresh basil leaves washed, dried, & torn, reserving 6 small sprigs for garnish 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup grated Romano Cheese 1 cup heavy cream sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Over medium-high heat, in a medium heavy stock pot (5+ quart), heat one tablespoon of Bella Nonnas Tuscan Herb Olive Oil. Add the onion and saute until...
Ingredients:
1 pound of ripe, preferably heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin
1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO or try our Bella Nonnas Basil Infused Olive Oil
1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Denissimo Private Reserve Balsamic
2 tablespoons whole or chiffonade cut basil
8 oz. homemade (see recipe below) or store bought mozzarella fresca, drained
sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Arranged sliced tomatoes on a plate.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Whisk balsamic and EVOO together.
Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of tomato and sprinkle with basil.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.
Cooking Time : 0 min Servings : 2-3
Ingredients:
5 to 6 Cups of cubed or balls of watermelon
7 or 8 whole cucumber, sliced
4 or 5 tablespoons of Bella Nonnas Basil Olive Oil or EVOO
4 to 5 tablespoons of Bella Nonnas Apricot or Traditional Balsamic.
10 fresh mint or basil leaves
Cooking Instructions:
Gently mix all ingredients together
Sprinkle with pink Himalayan Sea Salt to taste
Garnish with leaves
Chef's Tip: Adding Feta or thinly sliced onions is a great twist
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Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Basil Olive Oil (Garlic or Rosemary Olive Oil work well, too) Salt and pepper to taste Chopped walnuts or pecans Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375. Drizzle the squash with the olive oil Salt and pepper to taste. On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, roast the butternut squash, cut side down, for 35-40 minutes until slightly golden brown around the edges and tender when poked with a knife at the thickest part. Plate right side up. Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired and add your favorite chopped nuts. TIP: This is also great with fresh rosemary sprinkled over it. Cooking Time : 35-40 min Servings :...
