A natural + classic combination, Bianco DiNapoli's San Marzano Tomatoes pair perfectly with the fresh and creamy burrata atop a crusty piece of home-baked bread. Check out the full recipe below + watch a tutorial preview with Chef Kalman above!

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San Marzano Tomatoes

Developed by James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef, Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona as an answer to his growing need for the perfect tomato - Bianco DiNapoli illustrates his philosophy of supporting Farmers and Artisans to showcase how the best ingredients are the ones prepared simply with care. Partnering with Rob DiNapoli has allowed Bianco to accomplish just that.

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Pork Loin | Fingerling Potatoes | Meyer Lemon | Porchetta Rub

Chef Bruce Kalman executes a tender, juicy + flavor packed pork tenderloin, crusted with his Porchetta Rub and paired with fingerling potatoes + spring onions. This dish is perfect for an late spring/early summer backyard get-together with friends + loved ones, sure to please even the most discerning palate. A true one-pan meal, the potatoes and onions absorb the flavor from the pork and braise in it's fat resulting in a truly delectable plate.

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Porchetta Rub

Made with 100% all-natural ingredients including HEPP's Portuguese Sea Salt, Fennel Seed, Garlic, Rosemary, Calabrian Chile Flake, Black Pepper, Fennel Pollen, and Lemon Zest, the flavor profile was inspired by a trip our Chef Collaborator took to Italy years ago.

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Grist & Toll Polenta

Made with non-GMO corn, the Stone Milled Polenta from Grist + Toll produces a product that chefs far and wide have quickly adopted for it's texture, flavor, and ability to meld well with other ingredients both sweet and savory.

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Nan Kohler

An avid baker, Nan Kohler started milling her own grain as a way to ensure she had the best quality product for her creations. Working with select farmers throughout California, Nan is reintroducing ancient grains to mill everything from Sonora Wheat Flour to Polenta. Now that's something we can get behind.

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Seascape Strawberry + Rose Geranium Jam

McGrath Family Farms, which has been growing the land in Oxnard since 1868, produces the beautiful organic Seascape Strawberries found in this sweet, acidic jam.