Recipes
Thanksgiving Herb Stuffing - Picnics From the Vine
This cozy herbed stuffing is like a warm hug...and you will definitely be coming back for that second helping! The perfect balance of savory with a hint of sweet from the apples and cranberries, this warmy stuffing is infused with our Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil for a holiday flavor you will crave all year round. Even better, this recipe is perfectly suited for vegetarians as well!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Shrimp
This is light comfort food, perfect for Spring and Summer cooking. Lemon and ricotta are a luxurious combination when combined with savory shrimp and greens it becomes a well balanced meal. Make it as a simple vegetarian lunch or midnight pasta and leave out the shrimp!
Grilled Shrimp Saganaki-Style with Tomatoes, Olives, & Feta
Get ready to be whisked away to the Greek Isles! This is a perfectly light and fresh summer dish with the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean.
"Chinatown Girl" Dumplings
"Traditional Cantonese dumplings are made with a combination of pork, green cabbage, and green onions. I like making them with all organic, free-range ingredients."
Kristy's Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are bursting with flavor! The savory garlic mixed with the melted warm feta chunks and sundried tomatoes will make your taste buds smile (if they could). The cool creamy lime dipping sauce was the perfect dip for these deliciously moist meatballs.
Tropical Coconut Lime Shrimp
This has all the flavor of traditional deep-friend coconut shrimp with none of the work (or the fat). You can also omit all the veggies and just bring the coconut balsamic to a rolling boil, toss in your shrimp, and let the balsamic reduce and glaze them.
Island Olive Oil's Baby Kale Salad with Pomegranate & Gorgonzola
This recipe is a delicious vegetarian entrée salad with strong, savory notes of gorgonzola cheese balanced by the sweet, tart notes of our pomegranate balsamic vinegar. This sweet gorgonzola vinaigrette stands up to astringent greens like kale and watercress creating a hearty salad. Adding meaty walnuts, sweet pomegranate arils, and piquant gorgonzola all help to round out and reinforce the flavors in the dish. Serve with sliced chicken breast to make it a healthy dinner.
Bella Cucina Recipe Suggestions
Looking for some inspiration on how to use our Bella Cucina pestos? See some suggested uses below!