Ingredients:15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained2 celery stalks, chopped fine1/2 red onion, chopped fine1 cup fresh, diced parsley1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix the beans, celery, onion, parsley and rosemary.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Add the dressing to the beans.
Toss to coat.
Chill beans in the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing.
Prep Time : 2-3 hours Servings : 4-6
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,...
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
Cooking Time : 0 Servings : 4
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...
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 :...
