*found locally ** grown organically
Pomegranate & Lemon Tilapia Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients 1-2 Tilapia filets (cut in squares)
1/4 cup white wine w/ lemon 1 whole lemon (slice in 1/2)**
2 tbsp fresh/frozen pomegranate seeds (puree in food processor)**
1/2 garlic clove***
4 sprigs fresh rosemary (appx)***
4 sprigs fresh thyme (appx)***
4 sprigs fresh basil (appx)***
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil**
Preparation
1. In a medium-sized sauté pan, bring extra virgin olive oil, white wine w/lemon, garlic clove, fresh rosemary, thyme & basil to a flash boil.
2. Squeeze lemon & drop remaining lemon into pan. Place Tilapia filet(s) in pan & reduce to low/medium heat. Keep covered.
3. Once browned, flip over & brown other side. Add pureed pomegranate & simmer on low for 5 minutes. Stack & serve. Optional tomato flowers as garnish. Pair with Big Creek Vineyard Seyval blanc, a light, crisp dry white wine
Honeydew Melon & Coconut Chicken Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients 1-1/2 cup chicken from whole bird (white & dark meat), (shred)*
2 tbsp coconut shavings**
1-1/2 cup Honeydew Melon (cut into chunks)**
4 sprigs thyme (appx)***
4 sprigs basil (appx)***
1 sprig mint***
1 sprig lavender***
2 sprigs chive (chop)***
2 tbsp mozzarella cheese*
1 tsp creamy goat cheese***
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil**
Preparation
1.In a medium sized sauté pan, simmer chicken, coconut shavings, honeydew melon, thyme, basil, mint, lavender & chives in olive oil on low/medium heat. Keep covered.
2. Stir occasionally to evenly cook chicken. Once fully-cooked, add mozzarella & goat cheese. Stir & melt cheese. Serve. Optional chive flowers as garnish. Pair with Cherry Valley Vineyards Baco Noir, medium bodied with hints of plum, raspberry & cranberry When Adrian Diorio is not creating culinary delights to consume, he is whipping up organic fruit for use in BRYCE Organics, his luxury body product line which can be found locally at Le Spa Forˆet at The French Manor. Learn more about Diorio’s creations at www.bryceorganics.com.
