Recipe

This is how the Italians prepare a tuna salad, with EVOO instead of mayo.  Chef Federico chose the Lemon Olive Oil because fish and lemon make a delicious combination.  He used just a few healthy ingredients for a salad that was ready in less th...

A delicious fruity salad just in time for summer.  We took some fresh green spinach leaves and paired them with ripe, juicy berries, chopped walnuts and a classic home made Italian dressing.  The result is a sweet, vibrant salad packed full of n...

A simple salad idea from Chef Federico.  It combines energy boosting spinach, tangy orange full of vitamin C and walnuts which are rich in omega 3 healthy fats.  These 3 ingredients are tossed together with our classic Papa Vince Italian dressin...

A wholesome green salad that works well as a side to grilled steak or a pasta dish.  The cucumber and spinach are loaded with energy boosting antioxidants and the salad dressing made with Papa Vince EVOO & Balsamic Vinegar is always a winner! Read more

A quick & healthy fruit salad from Italy made with Sicilian blood oranges & lemons. It's refreshing, tangy & soooo delicious.  It's so easy, you can make it in less than 10 minutes!   Read more

Sicilians like to eat fennel at the end of a meal to aid digestion and when paired with tangy orange, it makes a light & refreshing salad, half fruit, half vegetable!   We have our own version of this salad but we met Genni in Messina and s...

We met Samuele in Messina, Sicily,  a beautiful city where fishermen pull up every day with an abundance of freshly caught fish.  You can eat it in a variety of different ways and Samuele decided to make 'Pesce alla ghiotta' for us, which...

This is a low carb, gluten free vegetable pizza that is ready in just about 1 hour.  You can add freshly grated Parmesan cheese or eat it just as it is.   Mediterranean...

Crunchy asparagus baked in the oven and flavored with Papa Vince Parsley Pesto.  Just 20 to 30 minutes in the oven depending on whether you prefer it al dente like me or a softer consistency. Mediterr...

Soffritto is commonly used in Italian cooking as a flavor base for all kinds of dishes including soups, stocks & sauces.  It is the simple combination of celery, onions and carrots.  These three ingredients are sauteed slowly together ...