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.

Fred’s Recipe: Paccheri Pasta “Frutti di Mare” with Shaved Bottarga

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Paccheri Pasta “Frutti di Mare” with blistered cherry tomatoes, a touch of garlic, basil, pepperoncini, white wine, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, topped with shaved ‪#‎bottarga‬ or cured mullet roe from Gulf Coast Caviar, local, sustainable from Sarasota, by the Kirby … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pasta with Pistachio Pesto Creme and Speck by Bice Ristorante in Naples, Florida (locations worldwide)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Serves 2 Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh pasta of your choice 1 cup medium sliced Speck 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, chopped 1/4 cup ground pistachios (unsalted), ground in a blender, food processor, or with a mortar and pestle. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ritz Encrusted Black Grouper by Keith Casey of Golden Palate® K.C. American Bistro in Naples, FL

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Serves 4 Ingredients: four 5-6 ounce black grouper filets (go for fresh, depending on availability where you live, you may substitute with another fresh local fish, such as snapper, corvina, etc.) Ritz crust: 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers 4 … Continue reading →