Quick to prepare, these cookies are a combination of almond flour, butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and blood orange zest. Sweetened with a bit of blood orange marmalade filling, you’d never know our crunchy picnic cookies are gluten free. If you can’t find blood oranges, just substitute tangerine or orange for the zest and marmalade. Make your dessert the complete Italian indulgence – serve with a Hard Italian Soda by Bravazzi! INGREDIENTS Cookies 2 cups almond flour, quality brands such as Bob’s or King Arthur 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature 6 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon blood orange zest 2 tablespoons plus two teaspoons Blood Orange Marmalade Icing 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoons light corn syrup ¼ teaspoon almond extract INSTRUCTIONS To Make the Cookies Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all of the ingredie...

This simple make-ahead deconstructed lemon meringue pie includes lemon curd, delicious chocolate puff pastry, raspberry sauce and fresh berries. While it requires a few components, the lemon curd and sauce can be made ahead of time while the meringue is store purchased. Requiring only a few simple steps to prepare, the Chocolate Puff Pasty taste best when baked on the day of you are serving it. INGREDIENTS 1 package Dufour’s Chocolate Puff Pastry ¼ cup ground sweet chocolate ¼ cup finely chopped dark chocolate chips 1 egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon of water 16 white meringue cookies ½ cup lemon curd, recipe below ½ cup raspberry sauce, recipe below Fresh raspberries INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Remove the puff pastry from the packaging. Lay on a floured board. Cut into 4 quarters and then each quarter into four pieces. Mix the powdered chocolate with the chopped chocolate. Brush the top of the Puff Pastry ...

Fresh strawberries and cream are a must to celebrate National Strawberry and Cream day. So, we chose to feature a delicious option - classic scones with a perfectly crunchy exterior, soft, sweet fruit-filled interior, topping with a fresh cream icing. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½  teaspoon salt 1/3  cup granulated sugar 
 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed ½  cup heavy whipping cream, plus more for the top of the scones 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup chopped strawberries 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar For the glaze: INGREDIENTS: 1 cup powdered sugar 1-2 tablespoons whole milk 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream ½  teaspoon vanilla bean extract INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Add to a food processor the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Pulse several times to break up any clumps and combine the ingredi...

We load up our Italian flatbreads with thinly sliced chicken, Italian cheeses, homemade sweet & spicy Sicilian tomato jam, and fresh basil, then grill to crunchy perfection. Perfect for making ahead, or at your cook-out, our flatbreads are ready in minutes on the grill. Not grilling out? No problem! We’ve included instructions for a grill or sauté pan! Complete your Italian themed picnic and pick up some Bravazzi Italian Hard Soda! INGREDIENTS 4 flatbreads, regular or gluten free ½ cup Sicilian tomato jam (recipe follows) 8-ounce package finely shredded mozzarella 8-ounces cooked boneless and skinless chicken breast, sliced very thin 12 basil leaves Olive Oil INSTRUCTIONS Thinly spread 2 tablespoons of tomato jam on each flatbread. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the cheese over the tomato jam, then top ½ of each flatbread with 4 ounces of thinly sliced chicken. Add 3 basil leaves over the chicken and fold the flatbread in half. Brush one side lightly with olive oil an...

Perfect for a spring breakfast, brunch, or dessert, our Sour Cream and Cardamom Quick Bread is swirled inside and topped with a delicious Walnut Streusel. Moist and delicious, you can also bake the bread in cute mini loaf pans to give as gifts. Remember to avoid over mixing the batter; combine until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Be sure to bake in the center of a preheated oven and test for doneness by inserting a wooden pick into the center of the loaf. This quick bread freezes well, so you can bake ahead and wrap tightly in foil before freezing. INGREDIENTS For the Cake 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the loaf pan ¾ cup sugar 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¾ cup sour cream 1¼ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon kosher salt For the Streusel ¼ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoon...

Using only the stove top and a blender, Sesame and Peanut Noodles are the perfect spring dinner. Loaded with peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper, the healthy wheat noodles are complemented by crunchy celery, peanuts, and green onions. As a healthy, meat-free meal, they can be served as a pasta entree, tucked into a lettuce wraps, or in Asian Spoons as an appetizer. Sesame & Peanut Noodles 12 ounces udon noodles or whole wheat thick spaghetti ¾  cup creamy peanut butter ¼  cup unseasoned rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 1 large garlic clove 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced ½  cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves only ½ cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced Using the directions on the package, prepare the noodles. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Allow to drai...

It’s time to picnic, and we have the perfect pasta salad. Delicious roasted vegetables are lightly dressed with a fruity olive oil and lemon juice, then topped with fragrant basil leaves. We also added crunchy toasted pine nuts for a great texture boost. Food safe at all temperatures – warm, room temperature, or cold – you can choose how you want to serve it. For a Gluten-Free version, try substituting with Gluten-Free Delallo Orzo Pasta. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup pine nuts 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes 20 asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces 4 tablespoons of olive oil Kosher salt 4 green onions, white and green parts cut into ½” pieces ½ yellow bell pepper, cut into ½” pieces ½ red bell pepper, cut into ½” pieces 1 medium eggplant, skin removed, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup of Orzo Pasta, regular or gluten free 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice Zest of one lemon ¼ cup basil leaves, torn into small pieces Fresh ground pepper to taste ...

Nothing is better than the savory crunch of fresh fried chicken and former YUM! R&D Chef Jake cooks a delicious batch of chicken. Chef Jake’s yummy southern-style chicken seasoning adds the perfect flavor to this fried chicken dish. The longer you let the seasoned chicken pieces rest prior to frying, the crispier the crust will be. Use peanut oil for best flavor and be sure to tap the chicken after breading to release extra flour and keep your oil cleaner. Whether served hot for a weekend dinner or cold for a picnic lunch, fried chicken in a true southern delight.   SOUTHERN STYLE SEASONING INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon sage 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon white peppercorns 2 tablespoons black peppercorns ¼ cup kosher salt 2 cups flour INSTRUCTIONS: Place the sage, onion powder, garlic power, white peppercorns, black peppercorns and kosher salt in a spice grinder. Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder. Place in ...

This elegant and easy Strawberry Cake has a soft and moist crumb bursting with fresh strawberry flavor in a pool of strawberry.  It’s the perfect gift for Mom. Strawberry cake INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
 1/2 teaspoon salt 
 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 
 1 extra large egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
 1 pound strawberries, stems removed, cut in halves INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line an 8” square baking pan with one large parchment sheet in the bottom and up two sides. Butter and flour the pan and parchment. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.  Add butter and 1 cup sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, buttermilk, and vani...