“Finalmente” for Christmas Eve: Three Amazing Fish Recipes from Finalmente Trattoria, a Golden Palate Partner® in Westport, CT

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

Just in time for the holidays, a time for family, friends, home cooking, and celebrating in Italian-American culture, I am thrilled to present to my family of followers three incredible fish recipes from one of my favorite restaurants in Connecticut, Finalmente … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tangy Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

Recipe: Tangy Marinated Pork Tenderloin   Pork served with shredded cabbage with ginger, soy, and sesame oil dressing with crispy noodles and sautéed zucchini (recipe to follow) Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) (a 4-ounce serving is appropriate for weight loss purposes) 2- … Continue reading →

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Grilled Wild Salmon Recipe with Fennel & Orange

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

On a recent visit to my neighborhood fishmonger, I couldn’t help but be in awe of the beautiful slabs of fresh, wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon which are currently in season in mid-late July

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Sicilian Braised Fennel with Orange Zest & Balsamic

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Fred Bollaci

Sicilian Braised Fennel with Orange Zest & Balsamic This is an excellent and simple side dish, inspired by a recent visit to Sicily, where fennel “finocchio” grows wildly all over, and the unique, licorice flavor is a great accompaniment or … Continue reading →

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Vitello “Dolce Vita” (Veal with Ham, Mushrooms, Sage and Wine Demi-Glace) from Tampa’s renowned Donatello (featured in my book)

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Vitello Dolce Vita- a signature recipe at Tampa’s renowned Donatello for over 30 years! This is an absolutely delicious dish, and pairs well with jumbo asparagus, and a glass of red wine, such as Belcolle Dolcetto d’Alba from Italy (shown … Continue reading →

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