Anchovy & White Pesto Crostini
Toasted baguette with Pesto Bianco, a single anchovy fillet and a pinch of sea salt. Five minutes from pantry to aperitivo plate.
Dill and Parmesan Meatball
Ground beef with shallot, Parmesan and a great deal of fresh dill, baked and served with a dill and basil pesto.
Crispy Chicken Cutlets with an Arugula and Fennel Salad
Panko cutlets seasoned with smoked paprika and cayenne, fried crisp and topped with a lemony arugula and shaved fennel salad.
Quiche with Morels and Sage Sausage
An all-butter crust filled with eggs, cream, dried morels, sage sausage and a blend of Parmesan, Asiago and Romano.
Prosciutto wrapped Plums with Fig Balsamic
Plum wedges wrapped in prosciutto with basil and goat cheese, skewered and drizzled with fig balsamic. A spring and summer party staple.
Grilled Cheese with Fig Balsamic, Plum, and Prosciutto
Sourdough grilled with fontina, prosciutto and sliced plum, under a generous drizzle of fig balsamic glaze.
Smoked Balsamic Gin Sour
London dry gin with lemon, Campari and smoked balsamic glaze, shaken with egg white for a silky head.
Balsamic Teriyaki Chicken & Salad
Chicken thighs soaked in milk and lemon, glazed with a balsamic teriyaki of honey and soy, and served over dressed greens with shaved Parmesan.
Fish Piccata
Fish fillets in a pan sauce of white wine, lemon, butter and salt-packed capers. Dinner in under fifteen minutes.
Arancini
Sicilian rice balls made from Carnaroli risotto, stuffed with ragu or mozzarella, breaded and fried until golden. Best made with leftover risotto.
Challah French Toast
Thick-cut challah soaked in vanilla cream, fried in Chianti Classico olive oil and served with whipped mascarpone and balsamic blueberry sauce.
Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Baby bella caps filled with spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan and caramelized onion, finished with truffle balsamic.