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: Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Burgundy-Braised Beech Mushrooms, Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Plum Tomatoes & Potato Allumettes by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Burgundy-Braised Beech Mushrooms, Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Plum Tomatoes & Potato Allumettes Recipe Serves 6 For the Steak 6 7oz Flat Iron Steak 6 Teaspoons Unsalted Butter 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Garden Veggie Egg White Omelet by The Golden Pear Cafe, Celebrating 30 Years in The Hamptons, NY, a Platinum Palate Winner!

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Keith E. Davis, The Golden Pear. Garden Vegetable Egg White Omelet All Phases Serves one   Ingredients: 4 egg whites 2 teaspoons unsalted butter ¼ cup of seeded, diced plum tomato ¼ cup of diced zucchini … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Noah’s Local Seafood Bouillabaisse with Saffron Broth by Chef Noah Schwartz (Noah’s, Greenport, Long Island, NY)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Noah Schwartz Serves 4   Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, julienned 2 bulbs fennel, julienned 3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 16 oz. fish stock or clam juice 1 cup white wine 1 pinch saffron 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Swordfish Escabeche with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Green Olives, Capers, Tomatoes & Lime Juice, Served with Crispy Yucca & Sweet Corn Salsa by Michael’s on East (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamil Pineda, Michael’s on East. Spanish Point Swordfish Escabeche with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Green Olives, Capers, Tomatoes & Lime Juice, Served with Crispy Yucca & Sweet Corn Salsa For the Escabeche Sauce ½ cup Champagne vinegar ½ … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tomato Tarragon Soup from The Bijou Cafe (Sarasota, FL)

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

Photo by Fred Bollaci. The Bijou Café Sarasota’s Bijou Café has been a local landmark for fine Continental dining in the heart of Sarasota’s theater and arts district since 1986. Recipes courtesy of J. P. Knaggs, Bijou Café.  Chilled Tomato-Tarragon … Continue reading →

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