Spring on a plate

Sarah Nasello

Food columnist

“Home with the Lost Italian” is a weekly column written by Sarah Nasello featuring recipes by her husband, Tony Nasello. The couple owned Sarello’s in Moorhead and live in Fargo. Readers can reach them at sarahnasello@gmail.com.

The recipe starts with an exceptional fresh ingredient and does as little as possible to it so that ingredient can shine, Sarah Nasello writes.
It's a fresh, colorful dish that requires no cooking, comes together in minutes and lets summer's best ingredients do all the heavy lifting, Sarah Nasello writes.
Sarah Nasello's son, Gio, proclaims that she has successfully created his favorite salad at college.
Sarah Nasello continues her quest to perfect her son's favorite college salad with this creamy, flavorful dressing.
Sarah Nasello continues her quest to perfect a Southwest Chicken Salad for her son Gio, and this salsa is another delicious component.
This version comes together in under 20 minutes thanks to a store-bought rotisserie chicken and a variety of spices you likely already have.
An explosion of fresh dark cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries beneath an Old Glory-inspired stars-and-stripes crust is as fun to make as it is to eat.
Whipped Ricotta Spread using the homemade cheese is an elegant but simple appetizer.
 A bold coffee rub and reverse sear creates a delicious crust just before serving
Grilling the fish imparts a subtle smokiness while the fresh salsa adds flavor and vibrancy.