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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Winter offers an array of fresh seasonal fruits & veggies to brighten dreary January & February days. Ward off the chill with versatile fruits & vegetables that taste delicious baked, braised, roasted sautéed or steamed. Use in pasta, soups, salads, stews, stir fry’s or simply enjoy them on their own.

Think Apples, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Fennel, Garlic, Jerusalem Artichokes (sunchokes), Kale, Leeks, Micro-Greens, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Shallots, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash & Yams.

For a complete list visit http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/whats-in-season-winter. 

Chicken sausage, fiber rich cannellini beans & vitamin packed fresh kale make this a deliciously, hearty, cold weather dish. We tweaked the amateur gourmet recipe adding Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged Balsamic Vinegar for a flavorful finish. 

Serves 4-6

Simple Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds organic chicken sausage about 8 links
• 1 ½ pounds fresh kale
• 1 15 ounce can of cannellini beans drained
• ¼ cup Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olio Nuovo olive oil, plus extra to flavor
• 3 tablespoons Villa Gabriella Organic 8 year aged Balsamic Vinegar, plus extra to flavor
• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups chopped celery
• 1 ½ cups chopped or shredded carrots
• ½ cup water or chicken stock
• 3 garlic gloves peeled & chopped removing the green inner center
• Sea salt & cracked pepper 

Easy Directions

1. Remove the thick stems from kale, chop coarsely, wash, dry & set aside.
2. Cut sausage links into thick rings, cook in olive oil in a large pan or skillet. Brown on both sides for about 8-10 minutes.  
3. Remove sausages from pan & set aside. 
4. Add onions, carrots & celery to pan, lower heat & cook through until onion is golden brown. 
5. Add garlic to pan & cook for about 2 minutes over low heat.
6. Add drained cannellini beans & kale with ½ cup of water to pan, season with salt & pepper.
7. Cover pan, cook over medium heat until kale is wilted & beans are tender about 10 minutes.
8. Add sausage back to pan sprinkle with vinegar & cook uncovered, tossing gently about 3-4 minutes. 
9. Season with salt & pepper to taste
10. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan crafted wine made with organic grapes.

www.amateurgourmet.com

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Did you know spicy Thai chiles actually came from Central America, tomatoes from the Andes Mountains in Peru (not Italy) and sunflowers from North America instead of South Africa? Scientists published a recent study titled The Origins of Food Crops Connect Countries Worldwide. The fascinating report reveals the origins of our earth’s crops and the adverse effects of increased mono-crop farming.  To learn more visit https://www.organicconsumers.org/news/where-did-your-favorite-food-come

December is National Comfort Food month! As winter weather sets in we like enjoy a heart-warming soup. Our version comes from the north-eastern Italian regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia & nearby Trentino Alto Adige. Fall vegetables, pearl barley, farro (spelt), red lentils & our Thanksgiving turkey make for a flavorful, fortified, nutrient rich meal. Drizzled Villa Gabriella organic extra virgin olive oil is the perfect finish for a healthy & delicious soup.

Serves 4

Easy Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil +  2 tablespoons
• 1 ½ cups of dried pearl barley or other legumes such as spelt, red lentils or split peas
• 1 cup cooked chicken, turkey, pancetta, country or boiled ham cut into cubes
• 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 1 medium potato peeled & diced
• 2 carrots peeled & diced
• 1 full rib of celery diced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 parsnip chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon each dried rosemary, sage & thyme
• Sea salt
• Cracked ground black or white pepper
• Optional 2-3 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Simple Directions:

1. Place the legumes in a soup pot, add water to cover ingredients by approx. 3 inches.
2. Cover & bring water to a slow, steady simmer & cook approx. 1 hour or until legumes are tender but not too soft.
3. As legumes cook, heat oil in a medium pan or skillet, add celery, onion & sauté until both are soft & golden, not brown & set aside.
4. When legumes are done, add onion, celery, potato, carrot, broth, cooked meat, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt & pepper.
5. If mixture is too dense, add more broth or water.
6. Simmer, uncovered over a low flame, approx.  30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Season to taste with salt & pepper
8. Drizzle 2 table spoons of olive oil or to taste
9. Add grated cheese right before serving
10. Serve & enjoy!

*N.B. Soup can be made 1 or 2 days in advance, store in a covered container up to 1 week in the refrigerator

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Did you know sustainably farmed olive oil helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions & reduces climate change?? Good for our health & our environment, scientists at the recent International Olive Olive Council (IOC) meeting, reported the sustainable production of as little as 1 liter of olive oil removes up to 10 kg (22 pounds) of damaging CO2 from the atmosphere.  Visit https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/world-olive-oil-business/sustainable-olive-oil-production-can-help-mitigate-climate-change/53615 to learn more!

Salmon is a great way to get your omega-3 fatty acids, and can be cooked so many ways! We cooked it in the oven with cracked pepper, sea salt, and drizzled it with our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Finish it off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

Ingredients 

• Wild salmon
• Cracked pepper
• Sea salt 
• 1 tablespoon of Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper 
3. Place salmon on parchment paper & sprinkle cracked pepper and sea salt
4. Drizzle Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
5. Place on second rack of oven and cook for 20 minutes 
6. Squeeze fresh lemon & enjoy! 

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At Villa Gabriella Organic our team tries & tastes every recipe we feature.  While we love to share our family recipes & those of talented home cooks & chefs, sometimes we adapt them so they are even easier to make. As with our products, our goal is for you to have a healthy & delicious experience using Villa Gabriella recipes. So try them out in your kitchen, feel free to tweak them & please tell us what you think. We welcome your comments & feedback!

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Prepping for the big Thanksgiving dinner and looking for that last side dish?? Fear no more, we have you covered with this easy and delicious grilled asparagus. With less than 5 ingredients, it only takes 10 minutes from start to finish!  

Ingredients  

• 1 lb asparagus  
• 2 tbsp Villa Gabriella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil  
• Kosher salt  
• Fresh cracked pepper  
• Lemon slices (if desired)  

Directions 

1. While your grill is preheating, drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over asparagus  
2. Lay asparagus horizontally on grill  
3. Cook for 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally  
4. Squeeze fresh lemon & serve immediately

Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours! 

Tried, Tasted & True!

At Villa Gabriella Organic our team tries & tastes every recipe we feature.  While we love to share our family recipes & those of talented home cooks & chefs, sometimes we adapt them so they are even easier to make. As with our products, our goal is for you to have a healthy & delicious experience using Villa Gabriella recipes. So try them out in your kitchen, feel free to tweak them & please tell us what you think. We welcome your comments & feedback!

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