Desserts
Olive Oil Ice Cream
Just in time for Summer, we found this delicious recipe from Emily at http://www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com/ and she has given us permission to repost it here for everyone to enjoy. vanilla coconut ice cream with caramel & olive oil ice cream Ice cream: 3 cups...
Olive Oil Cake with Limoncello
If you can make corn bread, you can easily make an olive oil cake. With the addition of limoncello, the cake is light, fresh and easily complimented with fresh berries and cream, perfect for summertime. Enjoy a limoncello over ice or any sweet dessert wine with this...
Mini Strawberry Mascarpone Tarts with Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients: 1 – 13.8 oz. Refrigerated Pizza Crust 1/2 C. sugar, plus 1 tablespoon 1 pint strawberries, hulled and diced 1-8 oz. container “tiramisu” flavored mascarpone cheese (you can use plain if tiramisu flavor is unavailable) Pinetop/Gilbert’s Traditional...
Chocolate Olive Oil Crinkle Cookies
Just in time for Christmas.. Makes 1 dozen cookies. What you’ll need: 6 Tbsps of cocoa powder 4 Tbsps olive oil 1/2 cup raw cane sugar 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking...
Cherry Balsamic Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients: -3 cups chopped pecans -1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates -1 (8-ounce) package candied pineapple, chopped -1 (4-ounce) package candied red cherries, chopped -1 (4-ounce) package candied green cherries, chopped -2 cups all-purpose flour, divided -1/2 cup...
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