2011 Cooking Class Recipes
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the 2011 Italian Trattoria Menu! Now you can make the menu at home - refresh your memory from the class or if you were unable to attend...enjoy them for the first time.
Herbed Portobello Mushroom and Bell Pepper Crostini
Dress plump mushrooms and roasted bell peppers with a splash of Nakano red wine vinegar seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. Serve on crusty slices of bread for a great introduction to the meal to come.
Oven Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Garnish
Learn how to make creamy Parmesan-laced risotto the easy way—in the oven—and how to flash-fry herbs for garnish.
Pan-Seared Steak with Balsamic Drizzle
Great-tasting steak doesn’t have to break the bank. Cook up your beef like the pros—starting with a quick pan sear and then finishing in the oven. Make a luscious balsamic sauce with shallots, Nakano Seasoned Balsamic Rice Vinegar and seasonings to drizzle over your succulent steak.
Sautéed Fall Greens with Garlic
Quickly sauté fall greens with olive oil and shaved garlic. Splash with Nakano rice vinegar and serve.
Italian Almond Torta with Amaretto Custard Sauce
This Italian torta features light-as-air egg whites folded into a ground almond base. A silky stovetop amaretto custard sauce adds just the right finishing note.