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.
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.
Risotto with Dill Pesto and Meatballs
Lemon-scented Carnaroli risotto with Parmesan, served with dill and Parmesan meatballs and a dill and basil pesto.
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.
Tomato Pasta Tagliolini with a Sausage and Zucchini Ragú
Tagliolini Pomodoro with sage sausage, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and white wine, brightened with lemon and thyme.
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.