Andrea Mainardi, also known as ‘The Atomic Chef’, is the proprietor of Officina Cucina in Brescia, Northern Italy where he serves a single table of 2-10 people for a ten-course sensory tasting experience.
Andrea first worked with the California Prune Board on “Cotto & Mangiato”, a daily programme on Italia 1 TV and has since developed ‘the purple menu’, creating exciting and enticing statement dishes using California Prunes that can be made at home to impress friends and family, whilst making full use of the fantastic flavour profile of California Prunes.
Puff Pastry with Brie, California Prunes and ThymeMakes: 2-4Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 80g California Prunes 1 roll of Puff Pastry 200g Brie 1 Leek 2 Potatoes 1 knob of butter 1 bunch ThymeDIRECTIONS 1. In a pan, put a knob of butter and the potatoes cut into thin slices.…
Great Pan of Vegetables, California Prunes and Marinated Seitan with Citrus FruitsMakes: 1-2Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutes EMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 80g California Prunes 100g broccoli 50g Snow peas 1 courgette 100g Puntarelle 2 Artichokes 100g Belgian endive 100g Seitan 1 lemon 1 orange 1 bunch of chives soy sauce to taste extra…
Frittelle with California PrunesMakes: 2 PeoplePrep Time: 10 MinutesCook Time: 1 MinuteEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 200g flour Milk to taste 1 sachet baking powder 200g sliced bacon 300g California Prunes 1 litre sunflower oil 100g gorgonzola cheese Smoked paprika to taste Salt and pepperDIRECTIONS Beat the eggs with the flour, add salt and…
Chicken Roll with California PrunesThis healthy recipe works perfectly as a sharing appetizer or light lunch. If you’re looking for a twist on chicken to impress family or friends, you’ve come to the right place! Makes: 2-4 PeoplePrep Time: 15 MinutesCook Time: 10 – 12 MinutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 200 g of chicken breast 50…