Appetizers

Creamy Pesto
2 Cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves 1/2 Cup Garlic Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese 8 Oz Fresh Chevre Cheese 1/2 Teaspoon Salt Put goat cheese, basil. garlic olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese and salt in a food processor or blender and process to a smooth paste.  Use immediately as a di...

Roasted Shrimp with Garlic
48 Large Shrimp (21-25 count), shelled and deveined 1/2 Cup Garlic Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 2 Tablespoons Freshly Chopped Parsley Crusty French Bread Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.  Place the shrimp in a large ovenproof casserole.  Pour the Garlic olive oil over the shrimp and season with salt and peppe...

Coconut Lime Shrimp
3/4 Cup Coconut Balsamic 3/4 Cup Persian Lime Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon minced Garlic 1 Chili, Finely Chopped 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice 1 pound Large Shrimp, cleaned and deveined Salt and Pepper Preheat oven to 375.  Combine Balsamic Vinegar, olive oil, chili, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a dish.  Mar...

Stuffed Tomatoes
4 large ripe tomatoes 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 small bell pepper, minced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs oregano 2 Tbsp King’s Basil Olive Oil Directions: Scoop pulp out of tomatoes and cut into small pieces. Combine the pulp with al...

Cranberry and Almond Granola
24 Cups Old Fashioned Oats 1 Cup Dried Cranberries 1 Cup Almonds and/or Cashews 1 Cup Unsweet Flaked Coconut 1/2 Cup Persian Lime EVOO 1/3 Cup Blackberry Ginger (Reduce & Cool) Preheat oven to 250. In a small bowl, whisk together the EVOO and balsamic reduction until thoroughly combined. In a large bowl, , mix dry ingredien...

Lime and Blackberry Ginger Guacamole
4 Avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed 1 Tomato, Diced 1/2 Cup Red Onion, Diced 1 Tablespoon Persian Lime EVOO 1 Teaspoon Blackberry Ginger Balsamic 1 Serrano Chili Pepper, Minced 1 Slice of Lime Salt and Pepper In a mixing bowl, combine avocados, tomato, onions., chili pepper, salt and pepper. Mix in Persian Lime and Blackberry Ginger. Squeeze...

Fruit Salad
At least 3 different kinds of berries and/or fruit Fennel Peach White Balsamic Vinegar Fused Lemon Olive Oil Separate the fennel, then dice. Use enough fennel to add some crunch and a little bit of flavor to the salad, but be careful not to overpower the fruit. Mix the fruit with the fennel in a bowl. Make a vinaigrette using 1 part Lemon Olive Oil to 4 parts Peach Balsamic. Drizzle on the fruit salad an...

Grilled Neapolitan Mushrooms
2 Tbsp Mushroom Sage, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan Herb 1 Tbsp Neapolitan Herb 1/ 4 Tsp Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper to Taste 1/2 Tbsp Freshly Minced Italian Parsley 8 oz Stuffing Mushrooms Heat the grill or broiler on medium heat. Mix the EVOO of choice, Neapolitan Herb, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Clean the mushrooms. Set them on a plate and brush with EVOO/balsamic mixture. Let stand at least 15 minutes to absorb flavor. Brush once more and pl...

Zesty Party Mix
2 Cups Rice Cereal Squares 2 Cups Wheat Cereal Squares 2 Cups Corn Cereal Squares 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Squares 2 Cups Pretzels Squares or Small Size 1 – 2 Cups Unsalted Peanuts 1 Package Ranch Style Dry Seasoning 1/2 Cup Harissa 1/4 Cup EVOO Mix the R...

Grilled Carrots
8-10 Large Carrots King’s EVOO (Your Favorite Flavor) Grilling Seasoning of Your Choice Drizzle peeled carrots with olive oil and seasoning. Place carrots in tin foil and put on grill, rotating until soft. Place carrots directly on gr...