LEMON-DILL PASTA WITH GREEN BEANS AND PARMESAN modified from Dishing Up the Dirt Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min Serves 4 12 ounces pasta noodles (any type you prefer) 3/4 lb of fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half 2 TBS dijon mustard 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Dill Infused Olive Oil 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper pine nuts or almond slivers Preparation Cook pasta Whisk together balsamic, olive oil, dijon mustard, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. When the pasta only has about 1minute left to cook add green...
Ingredients: 3 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced into 1" pieces 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 3" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stem and roughly chopped Sea salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375. In a large bowl whisk the olive oil and balsamic together until thoroughly combined. Add the rosemary and squash and toss to coat. In a large roasting pan lined with parchment, arrange the squash in a single layer, drizzling with any remaining marinade. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Roast the squash for 30-35 minutes, stirring a few times until golden brown and caramelized. Adjust seasoning and...
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:
Raw Asparagus Ribbons
Thinly sliced Shallots
Equal part of Bella Nonnas Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Suggested Pairings:
Eureka Lemon Olive Oil and Tarragon White Balsamic Vinegar
Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar
Cooking Instructions:
Using a peeler, slice and arrange ribbons of raw asparagus and thinly sliced shallots on a plate.
In a small cup, combine equal parts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the asparagus.
Top it off with shavings of Grana Padano or if you can't find it, use a nice Parmigiano Reggiano
Servings : 4
Ingredients:
Fresh Mixed Greens (Spinach, Romaine, Arugula)
3 oz. of Bella Nonnas Persian Lime Olive Oil
3 oz. of Bella Nonnas Zesty Honey Ginger
½ cup of Candied Walnuts or Almond Slices
½ cup of crumbled bleu cheese or crumbled feta
Sliced apple, pear or red onion
Cooking Instructions:
Wash/Dry lettuce and mix in a large bowl
Crush or chop nuts
Sprinkle Cheese and walnuts liberally over greens
Add fruit and or onion to taste
Mix equal parts honey ginger and lime in a separate bowl.
Drizzle mixture over greens and enjoy!
Cooking Time : 0 Servings : 2-4