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.
Smoked Balsamic & Thyme Carnaroli Risotto
Creamy Carnaroli risotto infused with Sicilian thyme and finished with a drizzle of smoked balsamic glaze.
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.
Six Color Fiocchetti with a Basil and Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Peas
Six color fiocchetti with a bright basil and mint pesto, asparagus, peas and cherry tomatoes. As good at room temperature as it is hot.
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.
Squid Ink Pasta
Squid ink pasta with shrimp and calamari in white wine and seafood stock, finished with parsley and lemon.
Confit Carrot
Whole carrots cooked slowly submerged in olive oil with garlic, thyme and rosemary until silky. A side that tastes like far more work than it is.
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.
Port Sauce with Truffles
A bottle of red port reduced with shallots, mounted with butter and finished with carpaccio truffles. Made for steak or pork chops.
Focaccia
Napoletana "00" flour, water, salt and a whisper of yeast. Hands-on time is short, but allow twelve to thirteen hours for the prove.