Award-winning chef. Successful restaurateur. Iron Chef judge. Social media star. Donatella Arpaia has done it all. Still her favorite thing to do is working in the kitchen, creating inspiring dishes using the freshest, most authentic ingredients—including Galbani® cheese. Explore her latest menu ideas and learn tricks of the trade from this inspirational entrepreneur.
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Galbani® Holly Jolly Cannoli
Galbani® Spaghetti Frittata Wreath
Galbani® Fresh & Festive Beet Carpaccio
Donatella’s Slice of Joy Cheesecake
Galbani® All Decked Out Pizza
Galbani® Star-of-the-Show Pizza
Galbani® Flaming Hot Fresh Mozzarella Bites
Galbani® Rich & Rustic Minestrone
Galbani® Fabulously Fresh Brownies
Galbani® Height-of-Fresh Cheese Plate
Galbani® Pickled Pink Artichoke Pie
Galbani® Calabrian Cubano
Galbani® Plum Perfect Crostata
Galbani® Lookin’ Sharp Bacon Pizza
Galbani® Italian Cobb Salad
Galbani® Fresh and Zesty Thin Sliced Mozzarella
Galbani® Garden Fresh Salmon Pinsa
Galbani® Mega Mediterranean Cheese Board
Galbani® Warm & Cheesy Apple Focaccia
Galbani® Strawberry Champagne Tiramisu
Galbani® Elevated Eggplant Sub with Fresh Mozzarella
Donatella’s Cannoli Supreme Dessert Martini
Galbani® Rigatoni alla Vodka
Galbani® Holiday Hangover Pizza
Galbani® Mozzarella Monkey Bread
Galbani® Winter Caprese
Galbani® Parmesan Pasta Wheel
Apulian Focaccia with Galbani® Mascarpone
Galbani® Summer Breeze Cheese Plate
Galbani® Three Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Dip
Galbani® Cheers To Cannoli Ice Cream
Galbani® Pineapple & Pancetta Pinsa
Galbani® Premio & Pepperoni Pizzadilla
Galbani® Insalata Di Ricotta
Galbani® Lemon & Lavender Ricotta Cake
Galbani® Boozy Berry Mascarpone Ice Cream
Galbani® Italian Scallion Frittata
Galbani® Baked Ziti With Mini Meatballs
Galbani® Parmesan Sformato
Galbani® Three-Cheese Manicotti
Galbani® Sweet & Salty Ricotta Board
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Galbani® Panna Cotta Al Mascarpone
Galbani® Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Beet Salad
Galbani® Ricotta-Topped Gnocchi & Eggplant
Galbani® Garlic Knot Chicken Parm Sandwich
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Galbani® Elevated Chef's Salad
Galbani® Sweet & Spicy Kale Salad With Ciliegine
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Galbani® Panzanella
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Galbani® Uptown Pickle Pizza
Galbani® Mini Tiramisu Trifles
Galbani® Panzerotti
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Galbani® Creamy Paccheri Pasta
Galbani® Taste of Italy Plate
Galbani® Premio & Peppadew Pizza
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Galbani® Lemon Ricotta Zeppole
Galbani® Pumpkin Meringue Cheesecake
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Galbani® Three-Cheese Salami Calzone
Galbani® Spicy & Sweet Salad Pizza
Galbani® Mozzarella In Carrozza
Galbani® Spicy Three-Cheese Potato Gratin
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Galbani® Creamy Shrimp Scialatielli
Galbani® Broccolini Truffle Pie
Galbani® Pep-In-Your-Step Stromboli
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Galbani® Butternut Squash Arancini
Galbani® Pasta Imbustata (Envelope Pasta)
Galbani® Spicy Rocket Burger
Galbani® Cheesy Genovese
Galbani® Gourmet Italian Sub
Galbani® Insalata Bianca
Galbani® Heirloom Caprese Ciabatta
Galbani® Tomato Tartare
Galbani® Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich
Galbani® Premio & Meatball Pizza
Galbani® Sweet Sausage & Apple Pizza
Galbani® Pumpkin Mac ‘N Cheese
Donatella’s Famous Meatballs
Galbani® Cavatelli Alla Caprese
Galbani® Pizza Amatriciana
Galbani® Zucchini Flower Pizza
Galbani® Spicy Margherita Pinsa
Galbani® Caramelized Stone Fruit
Galbani® Garden Fresh Lasagna
Galbani® Slice of Summer Pizza
Tastes of Summer Cheese Plate
Galbani® Seafood Stuffed Shells
Galbani® Mascarpone Coconut Crepe Cake
Galbani® Holiday Braciole
Galbani® Ricotta & Mascarpone Mousse
Galbani® Bel Paese Pizza
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Galbani® Ravioli Alla Donatella
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Galbani® Honey Truffle Bruchetta
Galbani® Limoncello Cannoli
Fried Green Tomatoes With Président® Feta Dressing
Galbani® Chicken Eggplant Caprese
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Galbani® Grilled Peaches With Fresh Mozzarella
Galbani® Grilled Summer Pizza
Galbani® Tortellini Salad With Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
Galbani® Housemade Marinated Ciliegine
The Winter Cheese Plate
Galbani® Grilled Steak and Bel Paese Cheese Sandwich
Galbani® Fresh Mozzarella, Ham and Potato Croquette
Galbani® Whipped Ricotta Parfait
Galbani® Eggplant Napoleon
Galbani® Butternut Squash Ravioli
Galbani® Wild Mushroom Ragu
Galbani® Orecchiette & Sweet Sausage
Galbani® Roasted Tomato Soup
Galbani® Ricotta Fritters
Galbani® Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Galbani® Crostini Trio
Galbani® Autumn Harvest Pie
Galbani® Fig & Pig Pizza
Galbani® Pea Pesto Pizza
Galbani® Mozzarella & Prosciutto Pizza
Galbani® Pumpkin Pizza with Guanciale
Galbani® Baked Mac & Cheese
Donatella’s Famous Stuffed Meatballs
Donatella's Cast-Iron Eggplant Parm Featuring Galbani® Cheese
Galbani® Creamy Bel Paese Linguini
Galbani® Truffle Lasagna
Galbani® Golosi
Galbani® Four Cheese Paccheri
Galbani® Stuffed Chicken Roulades
Galbani® Italian Chicken Hoagie
Galbani® Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake
Galbani® Lime Ricotta Pancakes
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Galbani® Mega Mediterranean Cheese Board
Prepare to amaze with this awe-inspiring display of Galbani Italian cheeses and an array of amazing accoutrements. Ideal for private parties, weddings, or catered celebrations—indulgence is always on the menu with this mega-sized and mega-impressive charcuterie platter.
INGREDIENTS
| 12–16 oz. | Galbani Bel Paese |
| 14 oz. | Galbani Gorgonzola |
| 48 slices | Galbani Thin Sliced Fresh Mozzarella |
| 16 oz. | Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Perles or Ciliegine, drained |
ACCOMPANIMENTS & GARNISH
- Coppa
- Salami
- Baby eggplants, roasted or grilled with olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Sweet peppers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olives (assorted)
- Endive
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
- Marcona almonds
- Purple yam chips
- Fig jam
- Hot honey
- Calabrian chili hummus
- Rosemary or thyme, for garnish
ARRANGING YOUR PLATE
- Thinly cut Bel Paese with cheese slicer and shape slices into a large rose. Place at the center of the board.
- Crumble Gorgonzola and arrange in a snaking (winding) pattern from one tip of the board to the other.
- Fan out the Thin Sliced Fresh Mozzarella across the board.
- Place Fresh Mozzarella Perles in a small bowl or in small clusters around the board.
- Fold the coppa and salami into attractive shapes. Create meat “rivers” in a wavy pattern or fold into small “roses” for an eye-catching presentation. Arrange the meats next to the cheeses.
- Place baby eggplants, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and endive in clusters around the board.
- Add blackberries and strawberries for a pop of color and sweetness.
- Sprinkle the Marcona almonds and yam chips across the board for added crunch.
- Place the fig jam, hot honey, and hummus in ramekins and arrange on the board with small spoons or spreaders for dipping.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs for a fragrant garnish.
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