White Panzanella with Tomato Dressing

Summery light and flavorful salad. Crusty Italian bread soaks up the tangy, robust dressing. White kidney beans and mozzarella cheese provide protein and combine with red bell peppers and onion to give the salad an authentic flair.

Shrimp and Feta Stuffed Zucchini

Zucchini, halved, brushed with evoo, grilled and stuffed with a filling of finely chopped onion, red bell pepper, fennel bulb, garlic, plum tomatoes, red pepper flakes, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, shrimp. Roasted till almost done, topped with feta cheese and broiled till lightly golden brown and bubbly.

Greek Fava with Grilled Squid

Think warm hummus, lemony and garlicky topped with lightly marinated flavorful grilled squid...delicious!

Pork Spiendini with Mushrooms

Throughout Italy you will find kebabs called spedini: skewers of various meats, in this case Pork. A delicious preparation is made to brine the pork. skewered, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, finely minced rosemary then grilled....Grilled porcini mushrooms joins the dish along with richly flavored bruschetta.

Tangy Fish Tangine

Talk about a Mediterranean Melange ! Monkfish, Black Sea Bass, Grouper (white firm fish), yukon gold potatoes, paprika, green olives, plum tomatoes, lemons, flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin seeds, kosher salt, black peppercorns, olive oil, carrots, red potatoes, bell peppers and red onions, and preserved lemons all go into this delectable broth.

Almond Cake

This is a classic rich, sweet almond cake. Sophisticated enough to serve for dessert with pureed raspberries or sliced fresh strawberries, plums, or nectarines. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream or sorbet and you have a deliciously simple dessert!

Fresh Fig tart with Orange Flower Custard

This tart is simple and casual – with a side order of elegant. The custard is light and creamy, thanks to the addition of crème fraîche, subtly laced with the heady, floral scent of orange flower water. For the crust, sweet tart dough, swapping out some of the regular flour with almond flour, and of course fresh lush figs all baked to perfection!