Chef Sam Badolato
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Public figure, Celebrity Chef, Food Network “Chopped “ Chef, finalist. Season 42 episode
Chef Sam Badolato, Most recently a Finalist on Food Network” CHOPPED “. Chef Badolato Features his wine country food & Wine pairings with guests from the Palm beaches to Miami Beach. Sam shares time with his clients in Beverly Hills Ca, Coast to Coast. Chef Sam infuses his cuisine with flavor notes from his Sicilian roots. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Chef Badolato brings to his role of Winery Chef, more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience. Including stints in Amalfi Italy and Calabrian towns.As well as roles as chef-owner of restaurants ranging from casual pizzerias to formal dining, most recently at Bado's Cucina, where his wood-oven cuisine earned numerous culinary awards and recognitions. Chef Badolato trained on wood oven cuisine in Italy, then gained experience as a private chef in Italian homes in Calabria, where he perfected his knowledge of the true Italian meal. Making his mark in Sonoma County, Chef Badolato is the 2017 Chowder Day Champion of Bodega Bay, winning the award for “Best Recipe for chowder,” and is a five-time winner of the award for best wine-and-cheese pairings. Chef Sams dinners feature a variation of his dessert, from Food Networks “Chopped.” Season 42:Episode 7 “so much fun”
More about me
For me, cooking is...
A way to bring people together, breaking bread at the table.
I learned to cook at...
my grandmothers kitchen. Where she felt my siblings and my hands. My hands were the warmest,I was chosen to knead her bread dough!
A cooking secret...
I have many kitchen secrets! I think family recipes are just that. For the family to hold and share with others.
My menus
*Mediterranean plate- hummus tzatziki tabouli flat bread Meyer lemon and extra virgin olive oil
*Chile lime prawn cocktail with a cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffled Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella torn basil. Cured aged charcuterie. herb brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes. Whipped white bean purée extra virgin olive oil. Roasted colossal garlic bulb
*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Polenta board- creamy polenta pancetta wild mushrooms truffle oil crisp baguette
*Antipasto - assorted cheese and charcuterie grilled vegetables and Tuscan white bean puree roasted colassal garlic bulb
*Grilled fresh fruit skewers
*Whipped Brie board- micro greens wild flower honey crusted baguette
*Salsa trio- salsa verde,pico de Gallo eggplant caponata pita bread, hummus extra virgin olive oil
*Watermelon salad cilantro and champagne vinaigrette
*Heirloom tomato salad with fresh mozzarella and basil
*Skewers of marinated herb chicken, marinated angus beef, roasted vegetables over herb rice and grilled artichokes
*The big shot!- grilled sausage,herb chicken,beef tips. Red onion sweet peppers and mushrooms and roasted colossal garlic bulbs. Over wild brown rice
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*Chocolate volcano cake, with a port wine reduction and Creme Anglaise
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*A signature dessert from food network “chopped “ a frozen orange with mango sorbeto dusted cocoa with mascarpone and Nutella
*Grilled plantains with pork belly and mango chutney
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*Mussels provencale- white wine chopped tomatoes herbs de Provence and toasted fennel butter. This can also be made with clams or prawns
*Chile lime prawns with a cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffled Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella torn basil. Cured aged charcuterie. herb brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes. Whipped white bean purée extra virgin olive oil. Roasted colossal garlic bulb
*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Antipasto - assorted cheese and charcuterie grilled vegetables and Tuscan white bean puree roasted colassal garlic bulb
*Whipped Brie board- micro greens wild flower honey crusted baguette
*Baked Brie- puff pastry seasonal jam, bacon onion jam baguette
*Bacon wrapped salmon sliders carrot top pesto, crostini
*Braised octopus in garlic marinara tender and flavorful
*Grilled Caesar salad on the bbq classic Caesar dressed with prosciutto and toasted herb croutons
*Belgian endive salad- crisp herb croutons radish and toasted Chile flakes
*Buratta and heirloom tomatoes balsamic and local olive oil
*Classic wedge pointe Reyes blue chopped vegetables heirloom tomatoes thyme ranch dressed.herb croutons
*Arugula and watermelon salad lime and cilantro champagne dressing
*Fresh herb salad micro greens dill and thyme, butter lettuce tossed in citrus organic apple cider vinaigrette
*Tenderized thin round steak stuffed with jumbo lump crab over roasted garlic mashed and asparagus
*Filet of beef ChateauBriand Maryland crab cakes a Swiss chard pillow filled with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and day vegetable
*Argentine skirt steak- marinated and grilled charred potatoes. Colossal grilling prawns Brussels sprouts and blackened cauliflower
*market price Lobster tail with ChateauBriand filet of beef. Over a Swiss chard pillow of mashed herb potatoes. Day vegetable
*Stuffed quail with corn bread stuffing pan seared scallops. Finished with crafted granola and bourbon apple compote
*Beef short ribs- braised and slow roasted. Carrots celery ruff chopped with blackened sea bass or lobster tail over gratin potatoes and béchamel sauce
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*Chocolate volcano cake, with a port wine reduction and Creme Anglaise
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*A signature dessert from food network “chopped “ a frozen orange with mango sorbeto dusted cocoa with mascarpone and Nutella
*Grilled plantains with pork belly and mango chutney
*Bananas foster- spiced rum cinnamon an vanilla ice cream
*Assorted gelato drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
*S’mores- jumbo charred marshmallows cinnamon graham crackers chocolate bar
*Brioche bun ice cream sandwich with choice sorbeto flavors
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*Truffled Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella torn basil. Cured aged charcuterie. herb brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes. Whipped white bean purée extra virgin olive oil. Roasted colossal garlic bulb
*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Antipasto - assorted cheese and charcuterie grilled vegetables and Tuscan white bean puree roasted colassal garlic bulb
*Whipped Brie board- micro greens wild flower honey crusted baguette
*Baked Brie- puff pastry seasonal jam, bacon onion jam baguette
*Calabrian Chile pepper an lime butter Shrimp cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Mediterranean plate- hummus tzatziki tabouli flat bread Meyer lemon and extra virgin olive oil stuffed grape leaves
*Seasonal coleslaw with fresh fruit and lime zested dressing
*Watermelon arugula salad with feta cheese citrus vinaigrette dressing
*Classic Caesar salad herb croutons shaved Parmesan cheese
*Southern style potato salad. Red skin potatoes chopped hard cooked eggs
*German potato salad- golden potatoes red onion celery. Tossed with oil and vinegar
*Chopped green salad farmers market vegetables champagne dressing
*Root beer pulled pork brioche slider buns
*Crab cakes Meyer lemon aioli
*Bacon wrapped salmon carrot top pesto
*Tiny lemon leaf meatballs in a white wine mushroom Au jus pretzel slider bun
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*Chocolate volcano cake, with a port wine reduction and Creme Anglaise
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*A signature dessert from food network “chopped “ a frozen orange with mango sorbeto dusted cocoa with mascarpone and Nutella
*S’mores- jumbo charred marshmallows cinnamon graham crackers chocolate bar
*Brioche bun ice cream sandwich with choice sorbeto flavors
*Grilled bananas pork belly mango chutney
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*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Polenta board- creamy polenta pancetta wild mushrooms truffle oil crisp baguette
*Antipasto - assorted cheese and charcuterie grilled vegetables and Tuscan white bean puree roasted colassal garlic bulb
*Calabrian Chile pepper an lime butter Shrimp cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Mediterranean plate- hummus tzatziki tabouli flat bread Meyer lemon and extra virgin olive oil stuffed grape leaves
*Whipped feta board- brined olives radish micros wild flower honey crusted ciabatta
*Fondue pot- blended Gruyère & smoked Gouda, crudités, crusted bread, dry aged charcuterie
*Arugula and watermelon salad lime and cilantro champagne dressing
*feta cheese and chopped green salad calamata olives red onion her crouton lemon and oregano vinaigrette dressing
*Greek salad feta cheese kalamata olives red onion hot peppers oregano lemon dressing g
*Grilled pork chop Dijon mustard lemon thyme cracked pepper roasted pears or seasonal fruit
*Bresciole- stuffed steak centered with a hard cooked egg, crushed tomato sauce over polenta and finished with shaved dark chocolate and raisins
*Seafood paella prawns scallops rock cod and mussels served over wild rice
*Moroccan chicken marinated and roasted with curried lemon vegetables and shaved potatoes
*Tenderized round steak stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat over garlic herb potatoes and asparagus
*Roasted leg of lamb cacciatore garlic mashed or herb rice and root vegetables
*moroccan beef flat iron steak marinated and dry rubbed charred served over saffron rice and day vegetables
*Argentine flat iron steak marinated and grilled Roman artichokes roasted fingerling potatoes
*Skewers of rosemary lamb, herb blackened chicken. Squash,red onion and mushroom skewers.over Spanish herb rice with artichokes
*Boneless country pork ribs- slow roasted and blackened Parmesan crusted sweet potatoes day vegetable
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*Chocolate volcano cake, with a port wine reduction and Creme Anglaise
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*A signature dessert from food network “chopped “ a frozen orange with mango sorbeto dusted cocoa with mascarpone and Nutella
*Grilled plantains with pork belly and mango chutney
*Brioche bun ice cream sandwich with choice sorbeto flavors
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*Chile lime grilled prawns with a peach horseradish salsa
*Baked Brie on a toasted baguette with strawberry compote and bacon onion jam
*Ratatouille-vegetables served with crisp baguette and French Brie. A great way to start the meal!
*Mussels or clams provencale- white wine chopped tomatoes herbs de Provence and toasted fennel butter. This can also be made with clams or prawns
*Truffled Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella torn basil. Cured aged charcuterie. herb brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes. Whipped white bean purée extra virgin olive oil. Roasted colossal garlic bulb
*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Antipasto - assorted cheese and charcuterie grilled vegetables and Tuscan white bean puree roasted colassal garlic bulb
*Whipped Brie board- micro greens wild flower honey crusted baguette
*Baked Brie- puff pastry seasonal jam, bacon onion jam baguette
*Classic French salad- salad lyonnaise- poached farm egg crispy pork belly, watermelon faddish and dressed frisée with a Dijon summer citrus vinaigrette
*Belgian endive salad- crisp herb croutons radish and toasted Chile flakes
*Beef short ribs, braised vegetables, roasted spaghetti squash, grape salsa
*Chicken confit- smashed garlic potatoes with port glazed carrots
*Lamb shank Novarin- braised lamb shank in red wine, slow roasted and served with rosemary red skin potatoes
*Salmon en papillote - pan seared, brined vegetables,olive rubbed, and carrot top pesto
*beef bourguignon Roasted and smashed garlic potatoes reed wine glazed carrots and onions
*Chicken coq Au vin - brandy roasted. Rainbow carrots smashed garlic sweet potatoes
*Crispy duck breast - pan seared red wine gravy melted leeks and gratin potatoes
*Duck confit- Brussels sprouts herb potatoes in a Swiss chard pillow charred carrots
*Shepard’s pie- layered mashed potatoes, cheese mixed vegetables and ground beef or lamb. Rosemary herb potatoes and asparagus
*Blackened sea bass with crab cake over scalloped potatoes and herb green beans and mushrooms
*Stuffed quail with fennel sausage herb croutons over wild brown rice finished with crafted granola and berries. Light brown Au jus
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*Bananas foster- spiced rum cinnamon an vanilla ice cream
*Crème brûlée- fresh berries
*Brioche bun ice cream sandwich with choice of sorbeto flavors
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*artisanal cheese and charcuterie roasted colossal garlic bulbs brined olives Tuscan white bean purée toasted crostini
*Calabrian Chile pepper an lime butter Shrimp cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffled Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella torn basil. Cured aged charcuterie. herb brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes. Whipped white bean purée extra virgin olive oil. Roasted colossal garlic bulb
*Butter board- whipped butter fresh seasonal fruit berry jam sliced almonds wild flower honey torn basil
*Polenta board- creamy polenta pancetta wild mushrooms truffle oil crisp baguette
*Whipped Brie board- micro greens wild flower honey crusted baguette
*Baked long peppers- marinara sauce melted smoked provolone crusted ciabatta bread
*Summer bread salad- chopped heirloom tomatoes fresh herbs champagne vinaigrette
*Classic Caesar salad herb croutons shaved Parmesan cheese
*Grilled Caesar salad- classic lemon zested dressing. Toasted herb croutons shaved Romano cheese
*Heirloom tomato salad with fresh mozzarella grilled peach and torn basil
*Petite wedge salad- chopped mariposa of vegetables crumbled blue herb croutons and ranch thyme dressed
*Grilled Chile lime butter shrimp salad fresh herbs butter lettuce Dijon citrus vinaigrette tomato
*Bresciole- stuffed steak centered with a hard cooked egg, crushed tomato sauce over polenta and finished with shaved dark chocolate and raisins
*Vegetarian option- stuffed eggplant with roasted vegetables and quinoa in a basil marinara sauce
*Chicken cacciatore in basil marinara sauce. Roasted vegetables over risotto or wild mushroom room polenta
*Lasagna rollotini layered with braised greens and ricotta cheese in marinara sauce
*Sicilian tuna braised in marinara sauce toasted pepper flakes on a bed of angel pasta
*Linguini in butter and egg sauce grated Romano cheese and chopped confetti of parsley
*Fettuccine ala Vodka. Classic pink cream sauce with grilled prawns and fresh torn basil
*Grilled ravioli sage butter and lobster sauce
*Stuffed shells with ricotta and crab meat in basil marinara micro sprouts
*Angel hair seafood ala olio or in Diavola red sauce. Shrimp, mussels and calamari
*Bolognese sauce- braised beef short rib meat. Tossed with a bucatini noodle
*Eggplant rollotini- with fresh ricotta roasted squash in marinara sauce
*Panettone bread pudding with Creme Anglaise and strawberries
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit and chocolate drizzle
*A signature dessert from food network “chopped “ a frozen orange with mango sorbeto dusted cocoa with mascarpone and Nutella
*Grilled plantains with pork belly and mango chutney
*Bananas foster- spiced rum cinnamon an vanilla ice cream
*Cannoli table- chocolate chips blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese fresh fruit
*Grilled fruit- orange marmalade fig jam dusted chocolate
*Brioche bun ice cream sandwich with choice of sorbeto flavors
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