BON CAMPO INTRODUCES ‘TRATTORIA’ LINE OF SPECIALTIES
WITH RECIPES BY CHEF MATHIEU FREY
Former special events director for New York’s Daniel Boulud

EASY-TO-FOLLOW RECIPES INTRODUCE NON-TRADITIONAL VEGGIES TO EVERYDAY MEALS

Bon Campo is introducing the Trattoria line of specialties to ‘mainstream’ several specialties that have yet to become favorites of the American upscale consumer.

“We have hired a celebrated European chef who has created simple yet delicious recipes for the types of produce that are not typical to most Americans. Chef Mathieu Frey’s approach is to get more Americans over their ‘fear factor’ about vegetables they don’t normally use by creating recipes so simple and tasty they become a regular feature at the dinner table.”

Chef Frey is former head of special events for Daniel Boulud in New York City and former sous chef of New York’s Essex House Hotel.

Picking Winners and Educating the consumer

“Bon Campo’s secret to success over the years has been its ability to spot trends and create product lines that are narrow and deep resulting in products that sell.” We believe Bon Camp Trattoria will enjoy similar success thanks to our continued ability to pick winners and educate the consumer through the recipes of Chef Frey. Bon Campo Trattoria ultimately will extend to 20 items.”

“I chose these items to start because while they are readily available, they are not always the first choice for Americans. I believe once they try my new recipes, these vegetables will become part of their regular cooking routine and thus will encourage future sales,” said Chef Frey.

Merex Corp. is embarking on a promotional campaign for Bon Campo Trattoria that will involve TV and store appearances for Mathieu Frey and tasting opportunities at the retail level.

Bon Campo Trattoria line consists of:
Baby Bok Choy
Baby Eggplant
Baby Cukes
Baby Artichokes
Fennel
Peeled and Cubed Butternut Squash
Peeled Half Butternut Squash
Baby Carrots
Peeled Shallots
Peeled Pearl Onions
Peeled Cipilline
Peeled and Cubed Celery Root
Peeled and Cubed Rutabega

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Baby Peeled Carrots
Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Peeled Baby Carrots
1 Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Dress up your plate with color, flavor and variety! Easy to prepare. Boil a quart of salted water. Add contents of package and cook for 4 minutes. Remove and toss with 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Add salt to taste.

Chef's Tip: My Baby Carrots make an attractive crudite. Plunge into boiling water for 10 seconds. Cool under running water. Dry and serve with favorite dip.
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Peeled Shallots

Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Peeled Shallots
2 Tablespoons Butter or extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Cut shallots in halves, place with 2 tablespoons of butter in a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to fold over and close. Roadt the "shallot envelope" in a preheated 425 F oven for 45 minutes. Add salt to taste. Serve as an accompaniment to any fish or meat dish.

Chef's Tip: To serve cold in a salad (ie; nicoise) replace the butter with an equal amount of olive oil. Serve cold.

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Pearl Onion Sauce for Steak


Ingredients:
1 Package Bon Campo Trattoria Peeled Onions
1/2 Cup Dry Red Wine
1/2 Cup of Beef Stock
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Cook contents of package in boiling salted water 10 - 12 minutes or until easily pierced. Remove from heat & drain. Heat 2 tbs. butter in 10-12" sauté pot. Sauté until golden (about 5 minutes). Add 1/2 cup dry red wine and reduce to half. Now add the 1/2 cup of beef stock, bring back to boil and reduce to half again.

Chef's Tip: Pearl onions vary in size. If any pearl onions are 3/4 inch or bigger please cut in half.

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Peeled Cipolline


Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Peeled Cipolline
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Cup Chicken Stock
1 Bay Leaf

Heat 2 tbs. olive oil in 10" sauté pan. Add contents of package and cook over medium heat until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Add 1 cup checken stock, bring to boil. Add 1 bay leaf. Reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 12 minutes). Serve as a side dish.

Chef's Tip: Also serve as a topping for any green vegetable.
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Butternut Squash
& Sweet Potato Puree


Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Peeled and Cubed Butternut Squash
5 Tablespoons Butter
1 Large Yam or Sweet Potato Peeled and Cut into 1" Cubes
1/2 Cup of Milk or Chicken Stock or Combination of Both
1 Finely Chopped Medium Onion
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional)

Melt butter in a large sauté pan (min. 12") over low heat. Add the chopped onion and continue cooking on low heat until soft, about 15 minutes (do not brown). Add cubed yams or sweet potato and squash. Mix and cover and continue to cook until soft about 30 minutes. Add stock or milk, salt to taste and nutmeg is optional. Mash into a puree and serve warm.
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Carciofinni Fritti (Fried Baby Artichokes)
Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Baby Artichokes
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges
Salt

Trim about 1/2 inch from top of artichoke and pull off outer leaves until about 1 to 1 1/4-inch in diameter choke remains. Do not cut off stalks. Instead peel off outer layer of the stalk. With fingers gently spread leaves outward into a flower shape, careful not to break leaves. Press gently onto hard surface to spread further. In large sauté pan, heat oil and place in choke flower face down, in one layer. Sauté on medium high. If choke falls over, carefully place upright using tongs. Sauté until golden. Then turn over on sides and fry until sides are golden brown. Remove from oil with tongs and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste and lemon wedges and serve as a first course or in an antipasto.
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Pasta with Eggplant Sauce
Ingredients:
1 package Bon Campo Trattoria Baby Eggplant
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 gloves garlic
1 large yellow onion
5 plum tomatoes

Cube eggplant. Do not peel. Sauté in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Add 3 chopped garlic cloves, one onion, chopped finely, and sauté with eggplant for 15 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for additional 5 minutes. Serve over favorite pasta. Serves 4.
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Braised Fennel
Ingredients
1 Package Bon Campo Trattoria Fennel
4 Tbs. butter
14 oz. canned or fresh beef stock
Pepper for seasoning


Wash, trim and cut the fennel bulbs into quarters. Place in a single layer in an oven-proof frying pan, dotting each fennel section with 1 T butter. Add one 14-oz. can of beef stock and a few pepper grindings. Place flying pan in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove and place on stovetop and boil remaining liquid until reduced to a thickened glaze. Serves 4 as a side dish.
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Cold Fennel Salad
A wonderful accompaniment to fresh fish or as part of an antipasto.

Ingredients:
1 Package Bon Campo Trattoria Fennel
Two and a half lemons
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Wash and trim fennel bulbs removing most of the leaves. In a 2-quart pot of boiling water add juice of two lemons and 1T salt. Add fennel bulbs, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. They are done when you can pierce them with a knife. Remove from pot, let cool; slice and serve with a sprinkling of extra virgin olive oil, salt and juice from the half lemon. Serves 4.
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Persian Cucumber Salad
These mini cucumbers are prized throughout the Mediterranean for their special crunchy sweetness.

Ingredients:
1 Package Bon Campo Trattoria Persian Cucumbers
1 pint (16 oz.) plain yogurt (not fat-free)
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
3 Tbs. lemon juice
3 Tbs. dried or fresh chopped mint
Salt & pepper to taste


Peel cucumbers and dice into approx. 1/2-inch pieces. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Serve as a salad course or as part of an antipasto.
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Rutabaga Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
1 Package Bon Campo Trattoria Rutabaga
4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
6 Tbs. butter
1/2 cup of whole milk
Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste

Add contents of package to boiling salted water. Boil softly for about 15 minutes. Add potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove from heat and drain. Mash together with butter, milk, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.

Chef's Tip: Rutabega makes a wonderful soup. Cook cubes until very tender. Mash, add checken stock to desired consistency, add salt, pepper, 1 tsp. curry.
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Celery Root Bon Campo
Ingredients
1 head Bon Campo Trattoria Celery Root
2 1/2 c. whole milk
3 Tbs. butter
Salt & pepper to taste

Peel, wash and cut celery root into 1/8-inch pieces. Place in 3-4 qt. saucepan with 2 c. whole milk; simmer one hour. Drain and reserve liquid. Place cooled celery root in food processor with additional 1/2-cup milk and about 1/2-cup liquid left from boiling. Blend until consistency of mashed potatoes. Fold in 3 T butter; salt and pepper to taste. You may add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency. Works well as a side dish for fresh fish or chicken. Serves 4.
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Bok Choy Minestrone
Ingredients:
One package Bon Campo Trattoria Bok Choy
One medium onion, minced
One clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbs. dried or fresh herbs mix of oregano, bay leaves, and thyme
12 oz. dark red kidney beans
28 oz. canned Italian plum tomatoes
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3 oz. basil pesto used as topping

Heat oil in large saucepan; add onion, garlic, sauté until lightly browned; then add tomatoes with liquid, breaking them up with fork; add herbs, beans and bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Wash bok choy and slice in half lengthwise, then into two-inch long segments; add to minestrone mixture, cover and simmer another 20 minutes.Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and pesto.
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