Calamari with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garbanzo Beans
Warm the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for 1 minute Add the red onion and fresh fennel and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook
Scallops with Red Pepper, Zucchini Cream Sauce
The brown sugar in Nick’s magic rub will help you create the perfect crust. In a sauté pan, add the oil, zucchini , and red pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring well. Add the mint and stir while cooking
Pasta Agghiu e Ogghiu (Aglio e Olio)
In a pot of boiling water, prepare the pasta ”al dente” by cooking for 2 minutes less than the time designated in the package cooking instructions. In a large nonstick saute pan, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil. Stir
Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Rosemary
Consider yourself warned: I have to make extra because I keep “taste-testing” during preparation! In a large nonstick saute pan, cook the oil to a sizzle over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to brown on
Port Wine Sauce
Pour the olive oil in a saucepan and place over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and chopped bacon. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the
Reverse Seared Steak with Port Wine Sauce
Preheat oven to 195 degrees. Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil and coat with Nick’s magic rub. Place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the steaks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Add the olive oil
Tequila Sauce
Add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir well. Cook for 1 minute. Add the jalapeno pepper. Stir and cook
Pan Fried Potatoes
Add the oil to a large nonstick saute pan and cook over medium-high heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to brown on one side. Stir the potatoes and add salt, pepper, and
Eggs Benedict “Stellino Style”
Prepare the pan fried potatoes as per the recipe. Then cook the glazed ham steaks. Place in the oven to keep warm. Prepare the poached eggs and place in a in a bowl of warm water while you make the Hollandaise
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Lemon
Pour the oil in a sauce pan and cook over high heat, add the red pepper flakes and cook until the oil starts to sizzle.Add the parboiled green beans and stir well cooking for two minutes then add the chopped