Appetizers
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons Basil flavored olive oil 2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 8 slices italian...
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 2 dozen large white mushrooms, cleaned and de-stemmed (keep stems!) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 pound pork sausage (not in casings) 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3...
Rosemary Olive Oil Crock Pot Bread
INGREDIENTS 3½ cups all purpose flour 1 packet dry active yeast (2¼ teaspoons) 1¼ cups warm water ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped, divided 3 tablespoons Pinetop/Gilbert Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling * 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, divided You...
Olive, Tomato and Basil Focaccia
Makes 2 Focaccias Ingredients: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (about 90°F) 1 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons Pinetop/Gilbert olive oil 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt Toppings: 1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1 cup chopped...
Easy Feta Dip
Ingredients: About 1/3 cup olive oil 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 4-5 green onions, sliced thinly 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (see Note) 2-3 teaspoons Cavender’s Greek seasoning Fresh baguette, sliced thinly Directions: On a large platter drizzle...
Crispy Kale Chips
Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale (we like the curly kind) 1 tablespoon olive oil sea salt Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Wash kale, remove the inner rib or stem, and tear into chip-size pieces. Make the pieces a little larger than you want the chips...
Caprese Bruschetta
Flavorful tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella with a balsamic reduction drizzle. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces of our 18 Year Traditional “MaMa” Balsamic Vinegar 8 ounces of fresh mozarella 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 french baguette loaf...
Baked Chicken Wings
1/3 cup of our House Blend Olive Oil 4 teaspoons chili powder 4 teaspoons garlic powder Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to taste 20 Chicken Wings (Makes 20 wings) Foil line a baking sheet then grease lightly (or use non-stick foil). Preheat oven to 375 degrees....
Useful Links
Here are some fun facts about olive oil and balsamic vinegars.
About.com:Olive Oil & Your Heart
25 Alternative Uses for Olive Oil
Wikipedia: Olive Oil
International Olive Oil Council
The Olive Oil Times
Wikipedia: Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar: Health Benefits
Food Network: Balsamic Vinegar Recipes
About.com: Balsamic Vinegar Tips