Simple Food 101 | Chef Fabio Viviani

Fabio’s Toasted Bread with Chocolate

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in Dessert and Sweets, General Recipes, Simple Food 101, Vegetarian (nothing with a head on it but yes to dairy) | 0 comments

Serve: 4 Ingredients: 8 1 inch thick slices good thick crusty bread 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, very coarsely chopped Smoked salt Directions: 1) Drizzle the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven with the...

Eggplant & Goat Cheese Stacks

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in Appetizers, General Recipes, Side Dishes, Simple Food 101, Vegetarian (nothing with a head on it but yes to dairy) | 0 comments

Serve: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 olive oil 3 Japanese Eggplant, sliced 2 Roma tomatoes, halved 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 12 basil leaves, rough chopped 6 oz goat’s cheese, crumbled 9 slices country bread, ½ inch thick salt and pepper Directions: 1. Brush...

Edamame & Apple Salad

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in General Recipes, HardCore Vegan, Healthy, Low Calorie, Side Dishes, Simple Food 101, Vegetarian (nothing with a head on it but yes to dairy) | 0 comments

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pound frozen shelled edamame 1 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 granny smith apples -cored and cut into ¼-inch dice Sea salt to taste ¼ tsp red pepper flakes + more to taste Directions: 1) Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add...

Easy Spicy Marinara Sauce

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in General Recipes, Sauces, Simple Food 101, Vegetarian (nothing with a head on it but yes to dairy) | 2 comments

Serve: 2 lb sauce Ingredients: 1 large white onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 lbs crushed seeded fresh tomatoes 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Salt and black pepper 1 tbsp of ExtraVirgin Olive Oil 10 Basil leaf Directions: 1. Add...

Easy Smoked Rib Eye Steaks

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in Beef, General Recipes, Main Course, Meat, Simple Food 101 | 0 comments

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 rib-eye steaks 2 inches thick Marinade: 1 Tbsp. smoked Maldon sea salt 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder Black pepper –freshly cracked 2 Tbsps. extra light olive oil Directions: 1) Pierce the steaks all over with a fork and...

Easy Potato Salad

Posted by Fabio on Jun 10, 2012 in General Recipes, Side Dishes, Simple Food 101, Vegetarian (nothing with a head on it but yes to dairy) | 0 comments

Serve: 6-8 Ingredients: 6 potatoes 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3 scallions –thinly sliced Sea salt and black pepper to taste Directions: 1) Bring the potatoes to a boil in pot of salted water. Cook until tender then drain. Peel...