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.
Strawberry and Fennel Salad
Quartered strawberries with fennel cured in white balsamic, burrata, arugula, toasted pistachios and peach balsamic pearls.
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.
Grilled Asparagus
Asparagus charred on the grill with smoked paprika and olive oil, finished with white balsamic, crisped prosciutto and basil.
Pasta Salad
Busiate with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, olives, salami and provolone. Better after a night in the fridge, which makes it ideal for a crowd.
Panzanella Salad
The Tuscan answer to stale bread. Torn ciabatta soaked in tomato juices with cherry tomatoes, artichokes, mozzarella and basil.
Oranges with Vanilla Gelato and Balsamic Vinegar
Blood oranges macerated with sugar, mint and vanilla, spooned over vanilla gelato with Gold Label balsamic and olive oil.
Italian Gazpacho
Jim's cold soup of heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, onion and garlic blended with olive oil and balsamic. Nothing to cook, everything to chill.
Fried Zucchini and Squash
Zucchini and yellow squash sliced into rounds, dredged and fried until golden. Equally at home as an appetizer or a side.
Spiked White Balsamic and Honey Lemonade
Honey lemonade with vodka and white balsamic condiment, served over a large cube with a dehydrated lemon wheel.
20 Hour Braised Chuck Roast, Sauce and Pappardelle
Chuck roast braised for twenty hours until it falls apart, folded through tomato sauce and served over pappardelle. Long on time, short on effort.