Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Basil Roll {+ GIVEAWAY}
This should just be called the “you won’t be able to stop at one no matter how much you try roll”. I tried and failed miserably. I’m going to be walking a lot this week because of it, but I’m okay with that. Really. And because I love to share in my misery, I want you to make it too and to eat as much as I did. It’s only fair ; ) Do yourself a favor and pick up a loaf of ciabatta bread to go with. You’ll have leftover prosciutto and it just begs to be placed onto a freshly baked ciabatta with a basil leaf and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Trust me.
Pistachio and Meyer Lemon Biscotti +{GIVEAWAY}
If you’re looking for a quiet cookie to nosh on these are not those. I actually love the crunch that you hear when you bite into biscotti. It’s what makes biscotti, biscotti. To me they’re the perfect cookie. They’re not too sweet, have amazing texture and can be made with just about any flavor you like. We went with pistachio and a hint of marvelous meyer lemon. Can you just smell the meyer lemon. Swoon.
Ricotta and Endive Appetizer
If you’re looking for a healthy appetizer you’ll love this super simple endive recipe. What exactly is endive? “Endive is a member of the chicory family, which includes radicchio, escarole and curly endive. It is often called the queen of vegetables and is prized the world over. It has a crisp texture and a sweet, nutty flavor with a pleasantly mild bitterness — great served raw or cooked.” And did you know that endive is ALWAYS in season. So you can make this and other endive recipes all year round.
read moreAvocado Fries
I am crazy about avocados. They’re creamy and dreamy and I could eat my weight in them. Don’t even get me started on guacamole. I could eat that every single day and be happy. One of my other favorite ways to eat avocados are fried. That’s right. Avocado Fries! They’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Add a side of Wasabi Lime mayo and you might not ever want to eat a potato fry again.
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This post brought to you by Norwegian Salmon. All opinions are 100% mine.
Living so close to the coast we are definitely seafood lovers. And being so close to the water, we know good seafood when we taste it. We also know when it comes to finding authentic, superior tasting foods, origin really does matters. Today we’re going to focus on one of my favorite fish – salmon. When it comes to salmon, Norway is on top of it’s game.
Roast Pork Loin {Arista al Forno}
To say we’re pretty fond of the pig is an understatement. The pig gives us so many fantastically delicious cuts from: Bacon, to Pork Tenderloin, to Pork Shoulder to well I could go on and on, so it’s only fitting that the pig should be a big deal, right? ; )
Sugar Cookies {Befanini}
The holidays are my favorite time of year. I look forward to them with childlike anticipation every year. Baking is a big part of the holidays for me {and I’m guessing for a lot of you too}. Sometimes my crazy schedule gets in the way but I don’t let it stop me from making delicious and simple recipes to share with my family and friends {that does of course depend on how nice they’ve been ; )}
Lemon Marinade {Marinata al Limone}
This post brought to you by Carapelli. All opinions are 100% mine.
Something I ALWAYS have in my pantry is a good quality olive oil. I don’t think there is a day that goes by that I don’t cook/use my olive oil. Do you know that there is actually a right way to taste olive oils? Well there is and I learned all about it recently.
read moreSavory Frittata {Frittata Aromatica}
We love Eggs in our house. They’re economical, extremely versatile and delicious! They’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. You can’t say that about too many ingredients can you ; )
read moreStuffed Zucchini {Zucchine Ripieni}
This is a quick and easy vegetarian option for your zucchini. It only takes about 30 minutes to cook and is extremely versatile. It makes a great light lunch, sliced up into sections it’s a great appetizer or beef it up with a soup and salad for a nice dinner! Or hey, it’s even a great side dish. Any way you serve it it’s good and it’s good for you.
Pumpkin Cake {Torta di Zucca}
Have you noticed an abundance of PUMPKIN recipes floating around the blogosphere? Well I have and I LURVE it. We’re big pumpkin fans in our house and any excuse for me to make something with pumpkin is cause for celebration. I stock up on pumpkin puree in the market when I see it. You can absolutely make your own, and I do, but having a few cans on hand to bake with when the urge hits me is always a good thing.
Prugne al Vino {Plums Poached in Wine}
Simple is almost always better. At least I think so. Simple suppers, simple desserts, simple pleasures. Today we have a simple dessert that is certain to please. We’re poaching beautiful seasonal plums in wine with spices. It’s easy peasy and you can make this in less than 15 minutes. So there are really no excuses NOT to enjoy dessert ; )
Torta di Funghi {Rustic Mushroom Tart}
If you’re not eating mushrooms, you should be. At least I think so. Beyond being extremely tasty they’re also really good for you. If you’ve been reading bell’alimento for any length of time you know we adore mushrooms. There are no shortage of mushroom recipes on this blog. This rustic tart might be one of my favorite mushroom recipes to date. It makes a spectacular appetizer for a party or a light lunch.
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