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: Spanish-Style Bouillabaisse With Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Chorizo & Saffron Citrus Broth by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Spanish-Style Bouillabaisse With Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Chorizo & Saffron Citrus Broth Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 Shrimp (8/12 count), shelled and deveined 12 Prince Edward Mussels 12 Little Neck Clams 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Jumbo Diver Scallops with Housemade Gnocchi, Lobster, Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Brown Butter by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Pan-Seared Jumbo Diver Scallops with Housemade Gnocchi, Lobster & Sage Brown Butter For the Roasted Butternut Squash 1 Butternut Squash, peeled and diced 2 Tablespoons Blended Oil Salt and Pepper … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bone-In Kurobuta Pork Chop Snake River Farms Heirloom Pork, Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, Candied Pecans, Creole Mustard Reduction by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East Snake River Farms Heirloom Pork, Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, Candied Pecans, Creole Mustard Reduction Note: for weight loss purposes, this should serve 2. 1 14 oz Kurubota Pork Chop 1 Sweet … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pesto Rigatoni Pancetta, Kale, Roasted Peppers, Teardrop Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Basil & Shaved Pecorino Cheese by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East Pesto Rigatoni Pancetta, Kale, Roasted Peppers, Teardrop Tomatoes, Toasted Pine Nuts, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Basil & Shaved Pecorino Cheese Serves 4 2 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoon Caramelized … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Pompano Swiss Chard, Pearl Onion, Edamame, Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Corn & Champagne Butter by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Pan-Seared Pompano Swiss Chard, Pearl Onion, Edamame, Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Corn & Champagne Butter Serves 4 For the Pompano 4 pieces of Pompano (4 oz) 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 16 … Continue reading →

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