Who doesn’t like quiche? Even real men do! We tinkered Chef Edoardo Norton’s Spring quiche recipe from the Wall Street Journal, omitting asparagus, adding cubed prosciutto, bit of garlic, more mushrooms & Villa Gabriella Certified Organic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Time was tight so we used a pre-baked pie crust. Enjoy this quiche for brunch, lunch or an afternoon picnic. Serves 4-5 people.

Simple Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 large eggs, room temperature 
• 1 cups diced spring mushrooms
• ¼ cup sliced yellow onions
• ½ glove garlic minced
• ½ cup cubed pancetta or thick cut prosciutto
• ¾ cup sharp, cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1/3 cup milk, (we used nonfat)
• 1 9 inch prebaked pie crust shell
• Sea salt & fresh ground pepper

Easy Directions:

1. Prebake pie crust shell according to directions, set aside to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add sliced mushrooms to pan, cook until moisture is released, approx. 6 minutes.
4. Add cubed pancetta, minced garlic& onions to pan, sauté until golden do not overcook.
5. Season with pepper, remove from pan & set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat cream, milk & eggs, season with pepper & a touch of sea salt.
7. Sprinkle half the cheese in baked pie crust, distribute mushroom, pancetta & onion mixture evenly over crust.
8. Add cream, milk & egg mixture over vegetables & pancetta, sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top. 
9. Bake until mixture sets & browns at the edges, approx. 20 minutes. Let quiche cool 10-15 minutes.
10. Slice, serve & enjoy with refreshingly crisp Villa Graziella Toscano IGT Rosato rosé wine. 

Looking for an easy week night side dish? Search no more with balsamic sautéed mushrooms!  We tweaked an all recipe version using Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive & 8 Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar di Modena. Sassy & tangy, they can be prepared ahead of time & refrigerated, delicious with grilled turkey burgers or barbequed chicken.  Makes 8 Servings.

Easy Ingredients

• 1 lb. white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely minced  
• Sea salt freshly ground pepper to taste

Simple Directions

1. Wash & dry mushrooms 
2. Slice in half, set aside
3. Heat olive oil in a medium sized frying pan or skillet
4. Add garlic & sauté garlic 3 minutes without garlic turning brown 
5. Add mushrooms cook 3-5 minutes or until mushrooms become tender, water evaporates 
6. Add vinegar stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes
7. Add salt & pepper, stir to coat evenly
8. Sprinkle with parsley
9. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan crafted 2012 Chianti DOCG Riserva wine.  

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Who doesn’t like potatoes?  Using Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged Balsamic Vinegar di Modena & Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we tweaked a recipe from faithfullyglutenfree for a healthy & delicious side dish. The rich caramelized natural vinegar flavors enhance chicken, fish or meat, you’ll certainly want a second helping! 6 Servings

Easy Ingredients

• 2 pounds small, red potatoes washed, patted, dry & quartered
• 3 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¼ cup Villa Gabriella Organic Balsamic Vinegar
• 6 gloves of garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced 
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Simple Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400◦F
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12” inch skillet over medium-high heat
3. When hot, add potatoes, garlic, shallot, herbs & cook for 5-8 minutes
4. Add thyme & nutmeg, mix well & cook until the potatoes are heated through 
5. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a parchment lined cookie sheet
6. Transfer potatoes to the cookie sheet & spread in a single layer
7. Bake until potatoes are golden & tender, 20-25 minutes, turning once midway
8. Add the vinegar, salt & pepper toss well
9. Remove from the oven, toss again
10. Serve immediately, enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan crafted Chianti DOCG made with organic grapes. 

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Using Villa Gabriella Organic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we tweaked a recipe from the spruce for a moist, delicious dessert. Easy to make, suitable year-round, enjoy it after dinner, the next day for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. 

Easy Ingredients: 8 servings 

• 1 cup Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for bundt pan
• 6 large eggs room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups granulated turbinado sugar(Sugar In The Raw) 
• 1/3 cup lemon juice plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Icing ingredients 

• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon almond soy milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Simple Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, lightly oil & flour a 12-cup Bundt pan set aside 
2. In a small bowl, combine soy milk & 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, mix until just combined, set aside
3. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl sift flour, baking soda, salt & nutmeg together until well-mixed, set aside
4. Combine wet ingredients; in a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer on a medium-speed, beat together sugar, eggs & olive oil
5. Beat for 4-5 minutes, until mixture is pale yellow color, add remaining 1/3 cup lemon juice & beat until combined
6. Add the flour mixture with soy milk-lemon juice mixture; alternate between dry & wet ingredients. Start & end with the flour mixture, beating well between additions 
7. Mix until incorporated, do not overmix
8. Pour batter into prepared Bundt cake pan, bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean
9. Allow cake to cool for 30 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, carefully turn the cake onto a plate or wire rack to cool completely
10. Dust with confectioners' sugar or prepare below icing onto cooled cake
11. Serve & enjoy at room temperature or cold. Can’t finish it all in 1 day? Cover tightly to prevent from drying out

Icing Directions

1. Combine confectioners' sugar & poppy seeds in a medium bowl 
2. Gradually whisk in the almond soy milk & lemon juice until the mixture is smooth
3. Icing should be runny enough to run down the sides of cake, but not too runny that it doesn't dry white on the cake
4. If mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon more of almond milk, if too runny, add a tablespoon more of confectioners' sugar 
5. Once cake has cooled completely, drizzle icing over top. Allow icing to set completely before serving

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Need an idea for Friday evening dinner after a busy week? How about fresh salmon fillets glazed with   Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged balsamic vinegar di Modena? Easy to prepare, we tweaked a recipe from allrecipes.com for a healthy & delicious dinner to start your weekend right!   Serves 5 to 6. 

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Easy Ingredients

• 6 5-ounce-fresh salmon fillets
• 1/3 cup Villa Gabriella Organic 8 Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar di Modena
• 3 tablespoons of Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
• 3 tablespoons of dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• Sea salt & fresh cracked pepper to season

Simple Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil & brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 
3. Add garlic & cook until soft & golden, approx. 3-5 minutes, do not brown. 
4. Add white wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt & pepper. 
5. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes, until liquid thickens, remove from heat & set aside.
6. Arrange salmon on foil lined baking sheet, skin side down. 
7. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze, season with oregano.
8. Bake 10-15 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a knife on an angle into the center of salmon & gently part the meat. If opaque & flakes into small pieces, salmon is cooked.
9. Remove fillets from oven, brush with remaining glaze, season with salt & pepper, allow fillets to “rest” 2-3 minutes & remove skin.
10. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan crafted IGT Bianco Toscano white wine made with organic grapes.

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Morgan’s banana bread is still your favorite recipe and so good you won't even know it's healthy! Whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with honey and our organic certified extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. This recipe will satisfy your cravings without feeling guilty!

Ingredients

• 3 overripe brown bananas, peeled and mashed

• 1/3 cup Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 3/4 cup honey

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, optional

• 1/2 cp dark chocolate chips, optional

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.

4. In a separate large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together

5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon, until just combined. Do not over-mix.

6. Fold in walnuts and/or chocolate chips, if using.

7. Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean

8. Allow to cool in loaf pan before slicing

9. Enjoy!

**Tip: If your bananas aren't quite brown yet, place them on a cookie sheet and pop them in the oven at 300 degrees. Keep a close on eye on them and take them out once brown. 

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What to serve while watching the Oscar ceremony? Crostoni! Large bread crusts in Italian, crostoni are thick bread rounds, toasted & topped with a meat or cheese garnish. We modified a recipe from the reluctant entertainer, using Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & a reduction of Villa Gabriella Organic 8-year aged organic balsamic vinegar. Prepare ahead, pop in the oven & enjoy the show!  

Makes 8-10 Crostoni

Simple Ingredients

• French bread baguette, sliced diagonally (about 2 inches thick)
• 4-5 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra to flavor
• Reduction of Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged, balsamic vinegar  
• 3-5 tablespoons fresh goat cheese 
• ½ cup Gorgonzala cheese
• 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, finely diced
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 teaspoons honey
• Sea salt & cracked pepper (to taste)

Easy Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to broil. 
2. Brush bread rounds with olive oil, place on a parchment lined baking sheet
3. Broil for 3 minutes, until toasty, remove from the oven 
4. Spread each toasted round with goat cheese & set aside
5. Combine gorgonzola cheese, chopped apple & walnuts in a bowl  
6. Add honey & mix together
7. Spoon the mixture on top ofcrostoni rounds
8. Return to the oven & broil 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted
9. Remove from the oven, drizzle each crostoni with balsamic vinegar reduction (recipe here) 
10. Serve & enjoy! 

Pair with Villa Graziella artisan crafted Bianco Trebbiano IGT wine made with organic grapes.   

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We used our 8-year aged organic balsamic vinegar to make a luscious reduction. No need to add sugar or other ingredients, we slowly simmer the vinegar for 60 minutes over a low heat.  Bursting with complex, natural flavors coming from the various woods the vinegar ages in, we drizzled our reduction on Apple Walnut Crostoni. A glaze on grilled steak or chops, dress steamed or roasted veggies, top fresh avocado slices & shaved fennel or on spring greens; the delicious & healthy combinations are endless!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged, balsamic vinegar  

Easy Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, add balsamic vinegar
2. Simmer over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until vinegar begins to bubble
3. Stir slowly & reduce heat to low for 45 minutes until vinegar thickens & reduces
4. Place a spoon in the reduction, if vinegar coats the spoon remove from the heat
5. Set aside & allow to cool
6. Pour into air tight jar or container, store in cupboard away from heat, light & air. Vinegar can be re-heated over low heat, add a small amount of water if necessary.

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Are you getting ready for the big game and looking for a healthier alternative to some game day bites? These Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious meat alternative that is sure to make a touchdown this Sunday! High in Vitamin C, these cauliflower bites are a great healthy alternative to Buffalo wings. Serve as an appetizer with carrot sticks and your favorite ranch dressing. 

What to enjoy with your sriracha cauliflower bites? Villa Graziella Toscano IGT Trebbiano white wine fruit flavors pair with spicy sriracha heat for a perfect combination. 

Ingredients

• 8 cups 1 1/2-inch cauliflower florets
• 2 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
• 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper 
2. Toss cauliflower, olive oil and salt in a large boil. Spread on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the boil. Roast the cauliflower until it's starting to soften and brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, combine hot sauce, Sriracha to taste, butter and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the roasted cauliflower and toss to coat. Return the cauliflower to the baking sheet and continue roasting until hot, about 5 minutes or more. 

*Recipe adapted from eatingwell.com

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Fresh lemon juice & zest bring an energizing fruitiness while shallots rich in vitamins B, C, iron & potassium offer a mild yet flavorful taste. Using equal parts Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & cream, we added a cup of peas to this cooksillustrated.com recipe for a delicious winter weather pasta dish. Serve as a 1st course or a side dish to broiled chicken breast or fish. Serves 4-6. 

Simple Ingredients

• 1 pound of spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olio Nuovo olive oil, plus extra to flavor
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1 medium shallot minced 3 tablespoons
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest & ¼ cup lemon juice-3 lemons
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sea salt & cracked pepper 

Easy Directions

1. Cook frozen peas in salted water per package directions, drain & set aside.
2. Bring 4 quarts of cold water to boil in a large covered pot or Dutch oven. Salt the water, add the pasta & cook until al dente, firm.
3. Reserve 1 ¾ cup of cooking water, drain pasta into a colander, set aside.
4. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add shallots, cook until soft & translucent, about 2 minutes.
5. Whisk 1 ½ cups of pasta cooking water & cream into pot.
6. Add peas, simmer 3-5 minutes stirring gently.
7. Remove pot from heat, return spaghetti to pot & stir completely coating the pasta.
8. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice & cheese.    
9. Season with salt & pepper to taste
10. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan crafted Toscano Bianco white wine made with organic grapes.

Tip: Let the pasta mixed with sauce stand covered for 3-5 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken & the flavors to fully blend.

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