January 26, 2008 7:00pm
We will begin with a special sampling of the new
2007 harvest of extra virgin olive oils from Nancy's
friends in Italy, flown in last week as a special gift!
Antipasti
An appetizer plate of Sun Dried Tomato Involtini
with Capers and Anchovy, Caponata Siciliana, Sun
Dried Zucchini and other surprises!
First Course
Chick Pea Soup with Pasta and Parmagiano
Reggiano Glazed with Marta's Olio Novello!!!
Next
Gigli, an artisan pasta from Puglia, made with durum
wheat semolina and barley meal by a team of four
women and named for the Calla Lily due to its unique
its shape. It will be mixed with Tomato Passata by
Vizzino, Passione de Sicilia, a little onion, bacon and
hot pepper and garnished with Parmagiano
Reggiano, Toasted Pine Nuts and Basil.
Intermezzo
Thinly Sliced Fresh Fennel, Celery, Orange Segments
and Carrot over Baby Arugula
Then
Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken, Seared in
Sylvia Cavalli's 2007 Harvest EVOO, Glazed with
Sicilian Pistachio Honey and Wild Fennel Fronds,
Oven Roasted and served on a Crispy Risotto Cake
and garnished with Roasted Lampascioni - (Wild
Hyacinth Bulbs!) drizzled with Aceto Balsamico by
Villa Manodori and Colonna Granverde - Extra Virgin
Olive Oil Pressed with Organic Sicilian Lemons.
Finally
Salame di Fichi - Slices of Cozenza Figs, Orange Zest
and Rum, Coated in Dark Chocolate
Lemon
Granita
Brenda's extraordinary Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies
Topped with Italian Mascarpone, Sicilian Mandarine
Marmalata and Pure Dark Chocolate with Cardamon
from Dolceria Bonajuto in Modica!!
Finito!!
Espresso, Café
Hi, I am back in the snow country planning some great
menus for the next few dinners coming up! I was
certainly inspired when I was with my friends from
Italy, Gioacchino and Marta at the Specialty Food
show in San Diego. They had so many great new
products with them that I had to try, and they sent me
home with gifts to share with you!
So, I decided to do an Italian extravaganza this
Saturday night at the market!
The next Market Dinners are scheduled for:
