Tuscan Sunset

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced on a diagonal
• 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 basil leaves, torn
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Brush the bread with olive oil and toast at 400 F for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden.
2. Toss the tomatoes with the garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper.
3. Spoon onto the warm bread just before serving so it stays crisp.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• Salt, pepper and 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 2 cups baby spinach

Method

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the Italian seasoning. Sear in the olive oil, 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked to 165 F. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, soften the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
3. Add the cream and parmesan; simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thick.
4. Stir in the spinach until wilted. Return the chicken and coat it in the sauce.

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes, sliced
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• A handful of basil leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
• Flaky salt

Method

1. Alternate the tomato, mozzarella and basil in overlapping rows on a platter.
2. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic glaze and finish with flaky salt.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz mascarpone
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur or extra coffee
• 12 ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1. Whip the cream to soft peaks. Beat the mascarpone with the sugar and vanilla, then fold in the whipped cream.
2. Combine the coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish. Dip the ladyfingers quickly, one second per side.
3. Layer broken ladyfingers and mascarpone cream in glasses, two rounds each.
4. Dust with cocoa and chill at least 2 hours.