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

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: 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!

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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Recipe: Golden Palate® Chef Angelo Elia’s Famous Veal Meatballs (Angelo Elia Pizza & Tapas Restaurants in South Florida)

Recipe courtesy of Chef Angelo Elia   As you probably know, I love a good meatball and am always seeking out the best and looking for new renditions. Angelo Elia’s veal meatballs are super moist, flavorful, and have a light, … Continue reading

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Pasta alla Norma (with Eggplant, Tomato, and Ricotta Salata) and Tuna “Agrodolce” (Sweet & Sour): Sicilian Recipes from Chef Gaetano Cannata of Ortygia, Sicilian Restaurant and Golden Palate Partner® in Bradenton, FL!

  Golden Palate® Ortygia, owned by Chef Gaetano Cannata from Sicily offers cooking classes to the delight of loyal patrons! Below, please enjoy a classic Sicilian recipe, and personal favorite, Pasta alla Norma– with eggplant, a favorite among Sicilians! Read … Continue reading

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My Recipe: Sausage, Peppers, and Onions: An Easy Weeknight Meal, and Great Potluck Dish!

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Recipe © 2016 Fred Bollaci Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 I like to use different colored bell peppers, which make for a more colorful presentation. I also like a a combination of … Continue reading

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