SOME PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF OUR ANNUAL FALL GRAPE HARVEST! This year’s Vendemmia kicked off on September 19th, picking the red grapes to be used for rosato (rosé) to start. We do this with a direct press, meaning the juice does not have contact with the skins (referred to as maceration)—this is the difference between producing rosato versus rosso (red). …
Ricette: Summer Harvest Meal
FIORI DI ZUCCHINI RIPIENI AL FORNO | BAKED STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS Ingredients: Serves 6 12 zucchini flowers 1 large mozzarella ball, chopped or torn 1 or 2 anchovies 4 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 egg, beaten 3 cups breadcrumbs Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the very inner …
Ricette: Summer Harvest Meal
Zucchini al parmigiano | Baked ZUCCHINI PARMESAN While zucchini al parmigiano is often served straight from the oven, it’s also very satisfying when served cold, if you have leftovers or if you want to make the dish ahead. Let the dish cool to room temperature before refrigerating; it will keep for up to 2-3 days. Ingredients: Serves 6 as a …
Ricette: Summer Harvest Meal
INSALATA DI PATATE ESTIVA | SUMMER POTATO SALAD WITH FRIED CAPERS Make sure to make extra pickled onions–they can be stored in the fridge in their liquid for weeks and are the perfect way to spruce up any dish. Ingredients: Serves 6 1 ¼ cups (100 grams, or 3.5 ounces) salted capers 2 1/4 pounds new potatoes, cut into rounds …
Ricette: Summer Harvest Meal
INSALATA DI FARRO AL PESTO DI BASILICO | FARRO SALAD WITH BASIL PESTO SALAD Ingredients: Serves 6 250 grams (1 1/3 cups) semi-pearled farro Basil Pesto (recipe follows) 250 grams (about 1/2 pound) cherry tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Green and/or black olives, pitted (optional) Salt Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional) SALAD …
Ricette: Spring 2023
DOLCE DI RISO | SWEET RICE CAKE Ingredients: Serves 8 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk 300 grams (1 2/3 cups) uncooked short-grain white rice 150 grams (3/4 cup) sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 100 grams (7 tablespoons) of butter, plus more for the pan 2 eggs, lightly beaten Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon 100 …
Ricette: February 2023
SALSA AL POMODORO | SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE Sometimes there is nothing better than a big bowl of pasta with tomato sauce. And when you can have delicious, authentic, and easy homemade sauce in under an hour, there’s no reason to resort to store-bought. About the tomatoes: For this sauce, we use jarred tomatoes, from our own garden and processed during …
Ricette: Summer 2022
CROSTONE AL POMODORO + SPRITZ | “Tomato Toasts” + Spritz Cocktail Ingredients – CROSTONE: 12 slices Italian white bread 4 ripe tomatoes 1 small bunch of fresh basil 1 clove garlic 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper 6 servings Instructions – CROSTONE: Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh tomatoes and basil and combine with the minced garlic in …