For the Filling:
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cup Asiago or Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
3 Tbsp Rosa Maria Dipper
1 cup Spinach
For the Pork:
1 Pork Tenderloin
4 Tbsp Creole Mustard
4 Tbsp Rosa Maria Dipper
1. Heat the grill: Heat the grill to high (about 400˚F.)
2. Prepare the filling: In a medium size bowl, combine the three cheeses [...]
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach & Three Cheeses
White Balsamic & Basil Green Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
For the Dressing:
¼ cup White Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup Basil Genovese Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper, to taste
1 clove Garlic, chopped
For the Salad:
4 cups Mixed Greens
1 Carrot, julienne cut
1 Cucumber, chopped
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
4 Radishes
1. Create the vinaigrette: In a dressing shaker combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Shake to [...]
Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
For the Croutons:
½ Baguette, cubed into bite size pieces
¼ cup Triana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbsp Parmesan Dipper
For the Dressing:
1 tsp Creole Mustard
6 Anchovies, chopped
3 Egg Yolks
4 Tbsp Prosecco Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
1 Tbsp Garlic, chopped
1 cup Triana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Vegetariano Italian Salt Blend, to taste
For the Salad:
1 head Romaine Lettuce
¼ [...]
Raspberry & Pecan Spring Salad
Makes: about 6 Salads
For the Salad:
6 cups Spring Mix
½ cup Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
½ cup Roasted Walnut Oil
Esotico Italian Salt Blend, to taste
3 oz Fresh Raspberries
3 oz Blue Cheese
¼ cup Pecans
1. Toss the greens: In a medium size bowl toss the spring greens mix with the Raspberry Vinegar and Roasted Walnut Oil. Season with the esotico [...]
Citrus Vinaigrette
This summery dressing is wonderful over a mixed greens salad with fresh orange and grapefruit slices.
3 Tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
1 tsp Creole Mustard
3 Tbsp Sugar
1/4 cup Tahitian Lime Olive Oil
1/4 cup Grape Seed Oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
1. Create the dressing: In a dressing shaker combine the dressing ingredients. Shake to combine.
Wasabi Ginger Tuna Bites with a Cucumber Slaw
These healthy and flavorful tuna bites are an easy way to impress your guests this summer.The cucumber slaw adds a crisp, refreshing compliment to the Asian inspired tuna bites.
Makes: about 12 tuna bites
¼ cup Ginger Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 Cucumbers, julienned
1 Carrot, julienned
1 package (12 oz) Wonton Wrappers, cut into triangles
1-2 cups Grape Seed Oil
2 [...]
Lemon Garlic Sliders (mini-burgers)
Makes: 16 Mini Burgers
2 lb Ground Burger (beef, turkey, or pork)
1 Egg
3 Tbsp Lemon Garlic Finishing Sauce
16 Dinner Rolls, cut in half lengthwise
4 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil
2 Tomatoes, sliced
½ head Romaine Lettuce
1. Prepare the grill: Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
2. Create the patties: In a medium size bowl, using your hands, mix [...]
Pan Seared Scallops w/ a Saffron Cream Sauce
Makes: 4-8 servings depending on size of portions
For the Scallops:
16 U-10 Diver bay Scallops
4 Tbsp Corn Meal
4 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil
Esotico Salt & Pepper, to taste
For the Saffron Cream Sauce:
1 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Red Onion, minced
1/4 cup White Wine
1/4 cup Vegetable Stock
1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Esotico Salt & [...]
Bread Bowls
Makes: 6-8 bread bowls depending on the size you form your dough
2 c Water (87˚F to 97˚F)
1 Tbsp Yeast
1/8 c Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil
6 c All-Purpose Flour
6 Tbsp Parmesan Dipper
2 tsp Salt
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
2. Prepare the water: Using your finger as a thermometer, test the water. It should feel [...]
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
1 lb. Fingerling Potatoes
4 Tbsp Rosa Maria Dipper
4 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil
1. Preheat the oven: Turn the oven on to 350˚F.
2. Prepare the potatoes: Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and toss with rosa maria dipper and caramelized garlic olive oil.
3. Cook the potatoes: Arrange the potatoes out in a single layer on a [...]