DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups balsamic vinegar
6 baby portabella mushrooms , cleaned and stem removed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 6 1/2-inch slices
1 roma tomato , cut into 6 slices
6 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

Put vinegar into a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until reduced to 1/2 the original volume. Set aside to cool to [...]

INGREDIENTS
Phyllo Layers
5 sheets phyllo dough , 12 inch by 17 inch each
4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
4 tablespoons sugar
Ricotta Filling
2 cups well-drained ricotta cheese
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon dark-roasted espresso beans, ground to a fine powder (or instant espresso powder)
Garnish
chocolate-covered coffee beans
fresh mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

For phyllo layers: preheat oven to 375°; butter a baking sheet.

Place the 5 sheets of phyllo at the edge of a work surface, covered with a damp dish towel.

Pour the [...]

INGREDIENTS
Dressing
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove , pressed
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon basil oilor olive oil
Napoleons
2 large tomatoes
1 (6ounce)package small portabella mushroom caps (about 6 mushrooms)
1 (3.5-4ounce) log goat cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts , grated
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning mix
1 tablespoon basil oil
4 large basil leaves , thinly sliced
additional basil oil (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450°F.
For dressing, combine vinegar, garlic, seasoning mix and salt in a small bowl.
Slowly add oil, whisking until well blended.
For napoleons, cut each tomato into four 1/2-inch-thick (1-cm) slices.
Place tomato [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 puff pastry sheet , thawed
1 egg , lightly beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
salt and pepper
3/4 cup onions , chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 25 squares. PLace on parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with egg. Bake until golden about 12 minutes. Let cool.

Heat 3 Tbsp [...]

Although we give directions on how to stack the vegetables in these napoleons, feel free to arrange the vegetables and cheeses any way you wish.

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil

1 pound eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

1 1/4 pounds [...]