Maristella's Fine Foods

10/24/2012

Maristella's Classic All Natural Seafood Pot Pies and the World Series...Batter Up!

10/22/2012

The chill is in the air and there is no better comfort food then our All Natural Classic Seafood Pot Pies.

Delicious!

10/15/2012

Hey we want to hear from you!

Tell us what you think of our Authentic Arborio Rice Arancini's and our Classic All Natural Seafood Pot Pies.

10/12/2012

It's Friday.....That means its time for Football and Maristella's Authentic Arborio Rice Arancini's

10/11/2012

From Our Family to Yours!

Try this delicious Italian Wedding Soup recipe this weekend along with our Authentic Arborio Rice Arancini's!

Ingredients
Meatballs:

1 small onion, grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 slice fresh white bread, crust trimmed, bread torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Freshly ground black pepper

Soup:

12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound curly endive, coarsely chopped (1 pound of escarole would be a good substitution)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the meatballs: Stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese, beef and pork. Using 1 1/2 teaspoons for each, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.

To make the soup: Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and curly endive and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the curly endive is tender, about 8 minutes. Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl to blend. Stir the soup in a circular motion. Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the moving broth, stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Finish soup with parmesan cheese if desired.

10/05/2012

Maristella's Fine Foods all natural delicious rice balls are made with authentic Italian Arborio Rice harvested from the Po Valley in Northern Italy. This traditional Sicilian treat is made with a three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella, peas, all natural herbs and 100% Wild Caught Blue Crab, uncured Nitrate/Nitrite free Bacon for your dining pleasure.

How good do these sound!

09/25/2012

Don't Forget to grab your Arancini's for FOOTBALL SUNDAY!

09/20/2012

Who likes Arancini's?!

Can we get 20 "likes" for our delicious Arancini's!

09/13/2012

Recipe of the week!

Ingredients:

0.5 Each onion, diced fine. 1 Each garlic clove, minced. 2 Cups Arborio rice. 1 Cup Italian red wine. 4 Cups chicken or vegetable stock, heated. 1 Cup peas, frozen. 0.25 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated. 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter. 1 Tablespoon kosher salt, to taste. 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Method:

In a 4-6 quart heavy bottom pan over med/high heat melt 4 tablespoons of butter and olive oil and cook the onion until translucent. Make sure no browning occurs. Add garlic and stir well.
Add the rice and stir. Toast for 30 seconds. Lower heat to medium. Add wine and stir well and constantly making sure rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once the wine has been absorbed begin adding the stock one cup at a time. Constantly stir and make sure rice does not stick to the pan. Add another cup once the stock has been absorbed.
Continue to repeat step 3 until the rice is al dente (the rice should still have a little bit of a bite and should not be mushy). (Please note that it might not take all the stock or it might need more depending on the quality of rice).
Once cooked al dente remove from heat. Stir in peas, butter, Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let it rest for 4 minutes before serving, covered.

Enjoy risotto with your favorite fish or braised short ribs.

09/11/2012

Football season is here...Maristella's Fine Foods Abrorio Rice Arancini's are the perfect game time finger food!

Check your local Whole Foods and Market Baskets!

09/04/2012

We made Progressive Grocer.....Tell your supermarkets to ask for our Classic Seafood Pot Pies!

Arriving on retailers’ shelves in September, Maristella’s Fine Foods’ All Natural Classic Seafood pot pies come in Salmon, Shrimp and Haddock varieties.

08/29/2012

Don't forget to get your Abrorio Rice Arancini's for the Patriots game tonight!

Let's Go PAT'S!