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Simple Sautéed Florentino (baby cauliflower)

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February 5, 2021

Recipes for Florentino (baby cauliflower)

Simple Sautéed Florentino (baby cauliflower) This is a delicate, sweetly flavored vegetable that’s relatively new to the world of produce. It’s incredibly versatile – you...

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February 3, 2021

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s 12-year aged Condimento Tradizionale Balsamic

Sigona’s 12-year aged condimento tradizionale balsamic is produced and aged according to standards of the traditional methods. Our balsamic comes from the cooked grape must...

Balsamic of the month / Olive Oil of the Month / Recipes / Salad / Sigona's Olive Oil & Balsamics

February 2, 2021

Roasted Butternut and Asian Pear Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette

These flavors may scream fall, but sometimes you just need a hearty, comfort-flavored salad, right? Add cheese or leave it off for a diary-free option....

Fresh Crab Melts on Sigona’s Moo-Na Lisa Cheese & Herb Bread

Cheese / Recipes / seafood

January 30, 2021

Fresh Crab Melts on Sigona’s Moo-Na Lisa Cheese & Herb Bread

These open-faced crab melts are absolutely delicious. Don’t skimp on the lemon zest! That is what really enhances the flavor and the brightness of the...

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January 28, 2021

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s Oregano White Balsamic

Oregano is a flavor used in many Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican dishes. It makes a delightful addition to our white balsamic, and is the perfect...

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January 3, 2021

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s Dark Chocolate Balsamic

This dark chocolate balsamic is rich and thick with the complexity of a trio of chocolates responsible for the depth of its flavor (Valrhona, Callebaut...

Halibut Piccata with Lemon & Caper Sauce served with Florentino

Recipes / seafood

January 1, 2021

Halibut Piccata with Lemon & Caper Sauce

This is a simple, flavorful way to serve halibut. It pairs nicely with florentino, a baby cauliflower that’s taking the vegetable world by storm. Serves...

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January 1, 2021

January 2021 Oil & Balsamic Sale + Recipes

We choose new infused oils to feature each month to offer at a great price to allow customers to try new flavors and recipes. We’re...

Navel orange roasted beets with tangerine balsamic reduction

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December 1, 2020

December Balsamic & Olive Oil Sale Recipes

Creamy Truffled Gnocchi with Parmigiano Reggiano, Crisped Prosciutto and Sage This is a dish made in heaven! Soft, pillowy gnocchi are tossed in a creamy...

Carmelo’s Homemade Gnocchi with a Dream of the Mountain and Dolce Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce Homemade gnocchi doesn’t need to be intimidating! You may need to experiment with a potato-flour ratio before you get it just right, but once you get the hang of it you’ll make gnocchi all the time! Dream of the Mountain is a xxxx-type cheese that our cheese buyer, John Nava, brought over from Switzerland JUST for Sigona’s. He met the maker and even named this cheese while in Switzerland, so it is exceptionally special. It melts well and creates a lovely sauce. Adding a little dolce gorgonzola adds a fantastic, rich flavor and creamy texture. If you want to try the gnocchi without a cheese sauce, see an alternative serving suggestion below. Gnocchi: • Two medium-large russet potatoes • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup shredded Dream of the Mountain cheese • 1 cup, plus at least 1/2 cup more, flour Cheese Sauce: • 2 to 3 Tbsp butter • 4 fresh sage leaves • 1/4 cup milk • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup shredded Dream of the Mountain cheese • 1/2 cup crumbled or lightly packed Dolce Gorgonzola cheese Sauce-less Option: • A couple tablespoons olive oil • 8 to 10 fresh sage leaves Directions: Either boil the potatoes until fork tender (about 20-30 minutes) or prick the skin of the potatoes and bake at 350°F for an hour. While they’re still warm, scoop out the potato and discard the skin. Run the potato through a ricer or use a masher to mash the potatoes. Make a well in the potatoes and add the egg, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix together with a fork. Make a mound of 1 cup of flour on a large cutting board; keep the remaining flour nearby. Turn out the potato mixture out on top of the flour. Use your hands to kneed the mixture together until a dough forms. If it is sticky, add more flour as needed. Roll the dough into a rounded mound and divide into 4 equal portions. Using one portion at a time, roll out the dough into a long rope, aiming for about a ½ to 1 inch diameter (cut the rope in half if it becomes too long). Slice the rope into pieces about 1 inch long and set aside; make sure the new surface is well floured. Optional: to give the gnocchi an artistic touch, place a for on the work surface and gently side each gnocchi over the fork prongs to make a decorative shape. The ribs on the gnocchi help the sauce adhere better for a deliciously saucy bite. Place the gnocchi on a sheet pan and place in the freezer while infusing the butter preparing the cheese sauce. Set a pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, melt the butter with the sage leaves over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the milk and heavy cream; when warmed through, add the cheeses and stir continuously as the cheese melts. Remove the sage. While the cheese is melting, add the gnocchi to the boiling water, working in batches if necessary. As the gnocchi float to the top, use a round mesh skimmer to remove from the water and stir into the cheese sauce (continue to stir the cheese sauce). Once all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, you can remove the sauce from the heat. Serve the gnocchi while warm. Sauce-less option: Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add about 10 sage leaves and allow to cook and infuse the oil with flavor. Meanwhile, boil the gnocchi as directed above. Remove to a paper or other towel and pat dry. Add the dried gnocchi to the hot oil and sear on both sides until lightly browned and slightly crisp. Serve with the seared sage leaves.

Cheese / Recipes

November 25, 2020

Carmelo’s Homemade Gnocchi in a Dream of the Mountain & Dolce Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

Homemade gnocchi doesn’t need to be intimidating! You may need to experiment with a potato-flour ratio before you get it just right, but once you...

These deep red, organic watermelon are incredibly flavorful and juicy! Melon season is just getting underway in California, so these and other varieties are only going to get better. Do you know how to pick out a perfect watermelon? Robbie Sigona, director of stores for Sigona's Farmers Market, has over 30 years of experience in the produce industry and in this video he shares some valuable tips. Visit us in Redwood City or Palo Alto, Calif. See you at the store! #watermelon #seedless #melon #seedlesswatermelon #organic #midnight #midnightwatermelon #californa #californiagrown #sfbayarea #foodie #redwoodcity #paloalto #supportlocal #farmersmarket

Category: Recipes

Recipes for Florentino (baby cauliflower)

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s 12-year aged Condimento Tradizionale Balsamic

Roasted Butternut and Asian Pear Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Fresh Crab Melts on Sigona’s Moo-Na Lisa Cheese & Herb Bread

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s Oregano White Balsamic

Recipe Roundup: Sigona’s Dark Chocolate Balsamic

Halibut Piccata with Lemon & Caper Sauce

January 2021 Oil & Balsamic Sale + Recipes

December Balsamic & Olive Oil Sale Recipes

Carmelo’s Homemade Gnocchi in a Dream of the Mountain & Dolce Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

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