Blog & Recipes

Ingredients:  6 ounces vodka (Use a great vodka like Chopin, Belvedere) 1 ounce Grand Marnier 1½ ounces lychee balsamic 4 lychees, for garnish (substitute raspberry if you can not find Lychee) Instructions: Place your martini glasses in the freezer a couple of minutes before serving, optional. In a martini shaker add the vodka, Grand Marnier, balsamic and fill with ice cubes. Shake vigorously for a couple of […]

Ingredients: 4 large fresh tomatoes. Or 12-14 cherry tomatoes. 5 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO or Basil Olive Oil Dash of Salt and fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas ~Private Reserve~ Denissimo  Balsamic Vinegar 14 leaves Basil 1 package of Fresh mozzarella cheese packed in water   Instructions: Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange around perimeter of plate. Slice […]

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 […]

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   Instructions: Gently mix all ingredients together Sprinkle with pink Himalayan Sea Salt to taste […]

Ingredients: 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 celery stalks, chopped fine 1/2 red onion, chopped fine 1 cup fresh, diced parsley 1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Bella […]

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   Instructions: […]

Ingredients: 1 head of Broccoli (cut into flowerets) 1/2 cup of Cashews Crafted Cheese 1/4-1/2 Finely Chopped Red Onion ¼ cup of cranberries or raisins (optional) Place in large bowl and set aside 3/4 cup of Mayonnaise 1/4 cup of Bella Nonnas 18 Year Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1/6 cup of sugar   Instructions: Whisk dressing ingredients […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ingredients: 4 cups baby arugula 3 medium sized golden beets 2 medium Satsuma Tangerines, 1 peeled and divided into segments, the other juiced 1 Tablespoon Bella Nonnas Cara Cara Orange White Balsamic 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/3 cup good quality, crumbled blue cheese Sea salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste 1/2 […]