Olive Garden Recipes - Learn the secrets of Italy
Olive Garden recipes are truly inspired from the hills of Italy. Every year chefs visit the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, in the restored 11th century village of Riserva di Fizzano. There they experience the rich culture of Italy, and learn many of the Italian secrets from which delicious Olive garden recipes are developed. Under the Head chef, Romana Neri, chefs in training learn genuine Italian secrets and make many of the classic Olive garden recipes, some which have been passed down for generations.
In Italy, chefs find there are many specific techniques the Italians use for cooking mouthwatering Olive Garden recipes. First, only buy the freshest vegetables and herbs for your recipe. This will ensure the best flavor, color, and aroma. Another true secret of Italian cooking is to add only one ingredient at a time. In order to build the best flavor, layering fresh ingredients one by one, will ensure the great tasting Olive garden recipes we all enjoy. Wine also has a special role in Italian meals. Wine brings out the best flavor in fresh food, and enhances the meal. They say in Italy, “The chef makes the food, but the wine makes the meal.”
To the Italians, taking time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life is part of their culture. A meal is an event, a chance to connect with family and friends. Dessert and coffee are enjoyed while relaxing and sharing warm conversation. Olive Garden recipes are made with these things in mind, so hospitality is key.
One example of a classic Italian pasts dish inspired from Tuscany is Tortellini Bolognese. This is made with a hearty meat sauce of ground beef, Italian sausage, plum tomatoes, red wine and fresh vegetables and herbs all tossed with hot tortellini pasta.
Another Tuscany favorite is a hearty beef with caramelized onions in a flavorful balsamic sauce. They only use Cola vita Extra Virgin Olive Oil when grilling the tenderloin filets, and dry white and Marsala wines enrich the sauce mixture.
Olive Garden recipes for side dishes include the Tuscany inspired Risotto with Spring Vegetables. Made with Arborio rice, onions and white wine; topped with asparagus, yellow squash and peas make this a rich and creamy rice side dish filled with fresh vegetables. For dessert, true Olive Garden recipes would include an Italian Apple Torte, again handed down from the hills of Tuscany. Get cooking today! And have fun!