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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Villa Graziella enjoys a merenda with wine lecturer & writer Tom Hyland to discover the local foods of the beloved Piemonte region of Italy. Known for their distinct chocolate, cheeses, meats, pasta dishes and more, check out to discover these local treasures!

Villa Graziella shares a glass of wine with author & wine educator Tom Hyland to gain a deeper understanding of the delicate and fruitful findings of the wines of Piemontesi. Watch to learn more about the region’s treasured wines!

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

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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Villa Graziella sits down with wine expert Tom Hyland to discover Italy’s hidden gem—the Piemonte region. Regarded for its breathtaking views of the vineyards amidst the backdrop of the Alps, Piemonte is also grounded in authentic winemaking. Be sure to watch and discover why!

Be sure to add this to your reading list! Wine author & educator, Tom Hyland’s new book “The Wines and Foods of Piemonte” is a wonderful resource to discover the wonderful wine and food of Italy's Piedmont region. Watch now and find out where to pick up your copy. Grazie!

Villa Graziella sits down with author & journalist Tom Hyland to congratulate him as Piemonte’s Ambassador for the region’s wine. Piemonte wine prides itself from the region of Piedmont—located at the base of the Alps in northern Italy, it is best known for the sparkling Asti, noble Barbera, Barolo, Barbaresco varietals & delicious Gavi white wine. Want to learn more? 

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.

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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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. 

Tried, Tasted & True!

At Villa Graziella 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 Graziella 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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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.   

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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