If you have ever been the Ponte Tasting Room and Marketplace, chances are you’ve seen the best-selling artisan food line, Bella Cucina. These all-natural, hand-crafted pestos, crackers, sauces and oils are made in small batches and are wonderful accompaniments to Ponte wine. The legendary pestos come in flavors such as arugula and pine nut, walnut sage, olive, classic basil, sundried tomato and, everyone’s favorite, lemon artichoke. The line has been featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list twice, and has been revered in magazines such as Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living and Cooking Light. Bella Cucina believes that, when it comes to food, it’s not only about what you eat, but how you eat it; take time to slow down and savor. We love this philosophy because it complements the ‘day in the country’ experience we wish for each of our guests.
One bite of Lemon Artichoke Dip, made with Lemon Artichoke Pesto will make you a fan of the line for life.
Lemon Artichoke Dip:
- 1 cup Bella Cucina Lemon Artichoke Pesto
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together pesto, mayonnaise and ½ cup Parmesan until combined. Put mix into baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.
Wine Pairing: Ponte 2010 Pinot Grigio
–Have you tried any Bella Cucina items? What are your favorites?
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