Muffuletta Sandwich - An olive, pepper and artichoke salad sandwich with Italian cold cuts and cheese between sourdough bread. This favorite originated among Italian immigrants in New Orleans. Prep time 20 Min | Cook Time 0 Min | Serves 16 Ingredients 1 can Jumbo Pitted Black Olives (5.75 oz), drained 1 can [...]
Mario's - Primitivo Category:Italian Red WineType:PrimitivoRegion:PugliaGrapes:100% PrimitivoColor:Dense ruby-red with a purplish rim.Bouquet:Immediately intense on the nose with marked aromas of ripe and fleshy red fruits.Palate:In the mouth it is full, powerful, smooth, and very long, with a well-defined acid streak, which makes it fresh and pleasing.Pairing:This wine is perfect for steak or [...]
Mario's - Pinot Grigio Category: White Wine Type: Pinot Grigio Region: Puglia Grapes: 100% Pino Grigio Color: Light straw yellow color with green hues. Bouquet: Intense and fruity with fresh hints of lemon-lime, peach, almonds, and honeysuckle. Palate: The palate is crisp and refreshing, with an elegant, mouth-watering balance of fruit [...]
Mario's - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Category: Red Wine Type: Italian Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Region: Abruzzo Grapes: 100% Montepulciano Color: Ruby-red color with light purple nuances, tending to orange with aging. Bouquet: Powerful fruit and sweet spices on the nose, with hints of cherry, boysenberry, and plum. Palate: Dry and medium-bodied with high [...]
Tuna Caponata Melt - An open-faced melt made of toasted French bread with a tuna, caponata, and bruschetta mixture, topped with melted provolone. Prep time 15 Min | Cook Time 10 Min | Serves 4 - 8 Ingredients 10 oz Eggplant Caponata, drained, rinsed and chopped 12 oz tomato Bruschetta 2 cans [...]
Oven Roasted Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Potatoes is the perfect hearty 'feel' good dish to celebrate the end of Winter, and beginning of Spring. Prep time 20 Min | Cook Time 5 Hrs | Serves 6 Ingredients4 lbs. Corned Beef Brisket1 Cabbage head, cut into 6 wedges4 Carrots, peeled and cut6 Red Potatoes, [...]
San Felice - Chianti Classico Winery: San Felice Category: Red Wine Type: Chianti Region: Tuscany Grapes: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, & 10% Pugnitello Vinification: Maceration for 8-10 days at a temperature of 28°-30° C. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for 10-12 months. Refinement in [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - This fresh and healthy chicken soup pops with a bright lemon flavor, tender orzo, and fresh vegetables. Prep time 10 Min | Cook Time 20 Min | Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup Orzo 5 cups Chicken Stock [...]
Atlante - Paolo d Noemia d'Amico Winery: Paolo e Noemia d'Amico Category: Red Wine Type: Cabernet Region: Lazio Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc Vinification: Aged 12 months in first and second use French oak barrels; About 10 months in bottle. Color: Deep dark red. Bouquet: It has a generous and complex [...]
Flatbread with Pesto, Tomato & Provolone - A crispy golden flatbread topped with fresh tomato, provolone and drizzled with pesto sauce makes for a quick, fresh appetizer that everyone will enjoy. Prep time 10 Hrs | Cook Time 20 Min | Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 tsp Coarse Sicilian Sea Salt, plus additional [...]