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.

July 4th Grilling Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Grilled Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter There is something very American about bbq’ing in the summer, especially for July 4th, and there is something very American and very summer about fresh corn on the cob. Here is a way to add … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ratatouille by Beach Bistro in Anna Maria Island, FL

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

  Ratatouille Recipe Courtesy of Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro. This is an excellent side dish for your July 4th BBQ, or for any gathering or to bring to a pot luck! 1/4 cup olive oil 1 red onion chopped 1″ … Continue reading →

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Recipe: The Beach Bistro’s Famous Bouillabaisse, Anna Maria Island, FL

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Recipe courtesy of the Beach Bistro Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion 1/4 cup julienne-cut leek 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup diced plum tomato 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Copycat Hillstone/Houston’s Famous Spinach and Artichoke Dip, the Real Deal with Options to Lighten it up! Perfect for July 4th Entertaining or any Game Day!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Hillstone/Houston’s Famous Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Options to “Lighten it up”   Makes 4-6 Ramekins, depending on size. This is perhaps America’s favorite, most popular dip, and the recipe is one of the most misrepresented and obscure. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Presents: The Best of Chicago! The Golden Palate® Visits “The Windy City!”

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This past September, 2015, I spent some time exploring the Midwest, beginning with a few days in Chicago, then driving to experience the best of Michigan, including Mackinac Island, the Midwest’s version of Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket, a naturally beautiful, … Continue reading →

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