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>Preserved Plum Tea
> Preserved Plum Tea I’ve always loved the ceremony of making and drinking tea. Warm tea offers a comforting invitation to slow down, sip and savor life’s quiet moment. Iced tea provides a welcome and refreshing repose to the hot summer humidity. However you serve this beautiful crimson-colored tea, choose beautiful cups that will delight the senses as much as…
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lime Blossom Honey Dipping Sauce
> Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lime Blossom Honey Dipping Sauce This is quick an easy recipe can be served as both appetizer and entree. It’s the perfect summer dish as a refreshingly light dish. 12-16 shrimp zest and juice of one lime 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons Lime Blossom Honey Soak 8 inch wooden skewers…
Read more »>Bella’s Meyer Lemon Tart
> Bella’s Meyer Lemon Tart Meyer lemons are a sweet citrus typically found in California. Said to be a cross between a tangerine and a lemon, the flavor is almost floral and aromatic. Using the jarred Meyer lemon is a real time saver for this delicious dessert! For the Dough: 1 ½ cups all- purpose flour ¾ cup powered…
Read more »>Tempting & Simple: Roasted Sweet Balsamic Peppers with Goat Cheese
> Buon appetito!copyright 2012 Alisa Barry The Essence of Eating begins with the Art of Food Author: Alisa Barry www.bellacucina.com
Read more »>Oxtail Soup
> One of my most favorite comfort foods in fall was my mom’s oxtail soup. Feeding a family of nine, she did whatever she could to cook on a budget and still feed us well. Back then, oxtails were the poor man’s meat. Today, they are an expensive treat. And well worth the money. Rich, dark veal stock or beef…
Read more »>B is for Bellisima
> B is for beauty Buon appetito!copyright 2011 Alisa Barry The Essence of Eating begins with the Art of Food Author: Alisa Barry www.bellacucina.com
Read more »>Alfresco Pizza Party
> Hard to believe it’s the end of November and I’m cooking out of doors alfresco with friends! Even for northern California it’s unseasonally warm for almost winter time, so we took full advantage of it. My friend Barbara is an amazing cook {and accomplished artist} so spending an afternoon at her house watching her create a fabulous feast…
Read more »>Tempting + Simple: Caramelized Onions + Golden Raisins with Gorgonzola Dolce
> Buon appetito!copyright 2011 Alisa Barry The Essence of Eating begins with the Art of Food Author: Alisa Barry www.bellacucina.com
Read more »>Introducing the Organic Artisan Collection
> We’reexcited to introduce our new line of artisan – crafted products made with all organicingredients. About the Organic Artisan Collection Thecollection assortment pairs perfectly as cheese + meat condiments, flavorfulsauces for fish, poultry + meats or as an accompaniment for antipasti plattersor dessert toppings. Honeys…
Read more »>Spring Lamb Stew with Caramelized Onions + Golden Raisins
> Spring Lamb Stew with Caramelized Onions and Golden Raisins ¼cup flour 1 Teaspoon Bella CucinaRosemary + lavender aromatic savory Salt 1 # boneless shoulder of lamb, cut into 2”cubes 6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 bulb fennel, chopped intodice {about 2 cups} 8 oz. sliced babyportabello mushrooms 2 fresh whole garliccloves, peeled and crushed ½ cup red wine…
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