Ingredients:
- Figs
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Prosciutto
- High Country Balsamic
Instructions:
Make a small slit the length of each fresh fig and fill with gorgonzola cheese. Wrap each filled fig with prosciutto. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Drizzle withHigh Country Balsamicreduction.Balsamic reductions are easy to prepare and offer a flavorful way to finish salads, entrees and desserts. Here are the steps:
Be creative. Pick a flavor of High Country Balsamic to pair with your meal (if you need a suggestion, just e-mail or callHigh Country Olive Oil). Put 1-2 Tbsp per serving of your favorite High Country Balsamic in a small non-stick saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce. Stir occasionally. Balsamic contains natural sugars that can burn, so avoid boiling. The amount of reduction depends on your personal preference. The longer you simmer, the thicker it will become. Use a toothpick or popsicle stick to measure the amount of reduction. Remember that in its heated state it will be at its thinnest consistency when you think you're done. You can use it immediately or
Easy Bruschetta
Ingredients:
- 3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes
- 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 TbspHigh Country Olive Oil
- 2 TbspHigh Country Balsamic
Instructions:
Chop tomatoes into 1/2" cubes. Chop onion into 1/4" cubes. Mince or shred basil as preferred. Drizzle onHigh Country Olive OilandHigh Country Balsamic. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour. For traditional bruschetta, spread on Italian bread and broil lightly. Can also be used as a topping on chicken, a substitute for red sauce on pasta, etc.
Notes: The number of basil leaves is only a rough approximation, based on large-leaved sweet basil and the author's preference. Adjust as necessary depending on your taste and the size and potency of your available basil leaves. Do not use dried basil; the taste is totally different. Any meaty variety of tomatoes will work
Chipotle Hummus
Ingredients:
- 3 cans garbanzo beans (15.5 oz each), drained
- 1/3 cupHigh Country Chipotle EVOO
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cupHigh Country Roasted Sesame Oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- pita bread
Instructions:
Pulse all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Serve with pita bread.
Steak Marinade
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cupHigh Country Fig Balsamic
- 1/4 cup Herbs de Provence
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 flank steak
Instructions:
Place all of the ingredients into a large zip-seal plastic bag. Add steak, seal, keep in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Mint Pesto
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup ofHigh Country Garlic EVOO
- 1-2 TbspHigh Country Toasted Sesame Oil
- salt to taste
Instructions:
Place the basil leaves, mint leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. While pulsing, slowly pour theHigh Country Garlic EVOOuntil thorougly puree. AddHigh Country Sesame Oiland pulse a few more times.
Basic Pesto
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2/3 cupHigh Country EVOO
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Combine the basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Blend until coarsely chopped. Add theHigh Country EVOOand blend until smooth. Mix in cheese, salt, and pepper.
Quick and Elegant Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. peeled and deveined medium size shrimp
- 2 TBSP of High Country Organic Garlic Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup dry white wine
- Lemon
Instructions:
Bring garlic oil slowly up to medium high heat. Add shrimp. Saute 2 minutes. Turn. Sauté 1 min. add wine to pan and bring to boil. Immediately pour over your favorite pasta. Squeeze lemon for flavor and garnish. Sprinkle with parsley, cracked pepper and fresh grated parmesan.