Author Archives: Fred Bollaci

About Fred Bollaci

I'm CEO and President of Fred Bollaci Enterprises. I lost more than 100 pounds while living "La Dolce Vita" and I'm now known as "The Healthy Gourmet." Sample the good life with me through fitness, fine food, and good wine. Meet chefs who cater to a healthy gourmet lifestyle through my Golden Palate blog.

Recipe: Pollo con Salvia e Prosciutto Roasted Sage Chicken Stuffed with de Parma Prosciutto & Aged Fontina Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms & Cannellini Beans, Topped with Crispy Capers by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Pollo con Salvia e Prosciutto Roasted Sage Chicken Stuffed with de Parma Prosciutto & Aged Fontina Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms & Cannellini Beans, Topped with Crispy Capers For the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Southwest-Style Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Garlic Tomatoes, Corn-Avocado Salsa, Yellow Tomato Gazpacho & Sautéed Spinach by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Southwestern Seared Mahi-Mahi Roasted Garlic Tomatoes, Corn-Avocado Salsa, Yellow Tomato Gazpacho & Sautéed Spinach 545 Calories | 24 Fat Grams (per serving) Serves 4 For the Corn and Avocado Salsa … Continue reading

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Fred Bollaci Introduces “The Italian Trifecta,” 3 New Platinum Palate Destinations in Florida! Marcello’s La Sirena in West Palm Beach, Sale e Pepe at Marco Beach Ocean Resort in Marco Island, and Le Sirenuse Miami at The Four Seasons Surfside at The Surf Club in Miami Beach in Fall 2017 Venu Magazine!

  This fall’s Venu Magazine features my Appetite column showcasing three new #PlatinumPalate gourmet Italian restaurants in Florida! Marcello’s La Sirena (West Palm Beach), a local favorite since 1986 and one of only 4 Wine Spectator Grand Award winners in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Kingclip with Tomato, Olive & Fennel Salsa Served Over Spinach & Basil Salad by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. The Michael’s culinary team was pleased to collaborate with Londolozi Game Reserve Executive Chef Anna Ridgewell to feature their signature recipes for a limited time, and we are pleased to … Continue reading

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Recipe: South African-Style Pan-Seared Tiger Shrimp and Scallops with a Corn, Coriander & Chili Salsa Drizzled with a Curry Sauce by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Pan-Seared Tiger Shrimp and Scallops with a Corn, Coriander & Chili Salsa Drizzled with a Curry Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 Tiger Prawns (U8 Shrimp) 4 U10 scallops 2 Tbsp … Continue reading

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