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...
Mango Cubes - Choose nice, ripe mangos. They should be firm to the touch, but yield slightly with a firm squeeze. Red Bell Pepper - You can also swap in either yellow or orange capsicum if you prefer. I just love the bright red color against the rest of the dish! Red Onion - You can substitute sweet onions if you so desire. TIP: soak onion slices in chilled water for 5-7 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This will remove some of the "bite." Cucumber - Either use a seedless variety, or scoop the seeds out prior to chopping for best results. Lettuce - I love the crispy-crunch of romaine, but you can substitute any lettuce you prefer. Little gem or butter lettuces would make for a...
Ingredients: 1 cup dried mushrooms such as shitake, porcini, and morel 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup dry Marsala wine 1/2 cup reserved mushroom stock (soaking liquid) 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas 18 Yr Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1 large shallot, sliced thin 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 - 2" sprig of fresh thyme, leaves only kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Grated Pecorino Romano cheese Cooking Instructions: Place mushrooms in a small bowl and pour one cup of boiling water over the mushrooms and set aside. Place a large saute pan, over medium heat. Add the EVOO, onion and shallot and a small sprinkle of kosher...
