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.

Chef Ray Arpke’s Grouper Jamaican (Euphemia Haye, Longboat Key, Florida)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

  Recipe courtesy of Chef Raymond Arpke   Grouper Jamaican at Euphemia Haye, Longboat Key, Florida 2 lbs grouper filets, in 4 pieces 1/4 cup Meyer’s rum 5 oz Pickapeppa sauce 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 large onions sliced … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Crab Bisque by Bijou Café in Sarasota, Florida

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Serves 6 Recipe courtesy of The Bijou Café, Sarasota 2 large butternut squashes, about 2 lb each 6 tbsp unsalted butter 2 yellow onions, chopped 8 fresh sage leaves, shredded 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock … Continue reading →

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Potatoes/ Pommes Au Gratin Dauphinois by Bijou Café in Sarasota, FL

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

  This is one of the most delicious and decadent side dishes around, though a little goes a long way, all you need is a scoop along with your protein and veggies of choice! Pommes Gratin Dauphinoise Serves 24 Recipe … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Piri Piri by J. P. Knaggs of Bijou Café in Sarasota, Florida

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

Shrimp Piri Piri by Bijou Cafe, one of the most popular dishes at one of the area’s most popular restaurants! Ingredients: • 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined with tail on; pat dry • 1/2 cup white wine • splash of … Continue reading →

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Pasta “Frutti di Mare” with Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, and Squid

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

    Frutti di Mare (Fruits of the Sea) is a favorite, and there are any number of variations you will find along the Italian coast and islands. This is a great rendition, you can add or subtract any fresh … Continue reading →

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