Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, English Peas, and Bacon Lardon by Chef Vincenzo Betulia, The French, Naples, Florida

  Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s Roasted chicken with potatoes, English peas and Bacon Lardon from his restaurant The French Brasserie Rustique. Recipe by Vincenzo Betulia. Chef Vincenzo and his restaurants were among the top 100 nationwide featured in my first book, … Continue reading

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Gulf Snapper “In Cartoccio” by Chef Vincenzo Betulia, Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia, & The French, Naples, Florida

Gulf Snapper “In Cartoccio” Recipe courtesy of Chef Vincenzo Betulia   INGREDIENTS 1 small zucchini 1 small yellow squash 1 tomato 8 oz. filet of Gulf red snapper, skin off 10 Niçoise or Kalamata olives, pitted 1 tbsp. capers, drained … Continue reading

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Pasta with Smoked Salmon Pink Sauce, Perfect for Brunch!

Pasta with Smoked Salmon Pink Sauce Perfect for Brunch! Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta (or fresh pasta) 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces Smoked Salmon 1 cup tomato sauce (previously made or store bought) handful fresh basil 1/2 … Continue reading

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Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp

Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta 1/2 pound Shrimp, peeled, deveined. 2 cups ripe cherry or grape tomatoes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, additional for drizzle off the heat at … Continue reading

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Caribbean Grilled Swordfish by Chef Zach Bell, Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL

This Grilled Swordfish dish by Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve is perfect for summer entertaining (we might be having it at Casa Mia for July 4th) and is enlivened by a zesty homemade fish rub. If you are avoiding … Continue reading

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