Gazpacho “Stellino Style”
Place the tomatoes in a blender and process to a smooth consistency.In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes with the additional ingredients and stir well to incorporate all flavors.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.Serve topped with finely
Spicy Corn Salad
Mix all dressing ingredients in a large bowl, whisking well to incorporate the flavors.Add the corn salad ingredients and stir, coating the salad with the dressing.Add the chopped parsley and stir into the salad. Chef’s Tip:For a more flavorful result, let
Salad Lyonnaise with Poached Egg
Trim the bottom from each head of endive lettuce. By hand, separate the leaves into individual pieces. Trim the bottom from each romaine heart. Cut off the top 3 inches and separate them into individual leaves. Trim the edges from each
Butternut Squash Soup with Cannellini Beans and Ham
Add the oil and garlic to a nonstick pot. Stir while cooking over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in
Lentil Soup with Sausages
Stir the oil and the garlic in a nonstick pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add the
Mussels Soup with Brandy and Saffron
Add the oil and garlic to a nonstick pot and stir while cooking over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for about 1 minute until the garlic starts to brown. Reduce heat to medium. Add
Shrimp Salad with Cannellini Beans
Place the dressing ingredients in a large salad bowl and mix with a wire whisk until completely combined. Salt and pepper to your taste. Add the salad ingredients to the dressing and mix well to incorporate the various flavors. Serve individually plated or
Sicilian Salad with Shrimp and Calamari
Warm the oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Flavor the shrimp and the calamari rings with Nick’s magic rub. When the oil is sizzling, add the shrimp and calamari and stir well while cooking for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Pikkio Pakkio Conzato
Add all the ingredients for the Pikkio Pakkio sauce to a large salad bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Add the shrimp, tortellini, and remaining Conzato ingredients to the sauce. Mix well to incorporate all of the
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