Appetizers

Watermelon Mozzarella Caprese Salad
2 cups good Traditional or Denissimo Balsamic Vinegar 4 cups watermelon cubes (about 1 inch), seeds removed 1 pound fresh mozzarella balls (preferably the small size) 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and pepper to taste In a small pot, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil. Continue to b...

Spinach Chips
Ingredients 2 large handfuls of spinach 1 Tbs Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt Directions Massage the Tuscan Herb EVOO into spinach until all leaves are completely coated.  Add Himalayan Pink Sea Salt and combine until evenly dispersed. Cover a baking sheet with parchm...

Easy Spinach Ball Appetizer
10 oz. of spinach (If you use frozen, just be sure it is thawed and well-drained) 1 small onion, chopped 1 package stuffing mix 3 eggs, beaten ¼ cup Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients until well combined. Form into 1” balls and place on greased cooking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Note: This recipe is...

Jalapeno Popper Dip
  3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened 8 oz goat cheese, softened 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 5 jalapenos, seeded and minced 1 (8-oz) can diced green chilis, drained 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4-1/2 cup Baklouti Green Chili Olive Oil 6 oz cooked, dra...

Ginger Lime Beet Chips
  beets, thinly sliced **Sea Salt Persian Lime Olive Oil **Powdered Ginger **Garlic powder Preheat oven to 300 on convection setting if possible.  Spread beet slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt, ginger and garlic.  Bake until beets are crispy. Time varies based on thickness of bee...

Balsamic Roasted Grapes
3 cups grapes (red or green) Ultra Premium Olive Oil (your favorite most recent crush) 1 Tbs. chopped fresh herb of choice (I like to use Orange Ginger Garlic Salt) 1 Tbs. Traditional Balsamic salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine grapes, olive oil, and herbs in a bowl. Stir to coat. Spread grapes o...

Black Truffle Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 12 large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons black truffle oil Extra-virgin olive oil (we prefer a mild EVOO such as Frantoio Leccino) Garnishes: fresh chives, gr...

Spicy Hot Crackers
1 cup Harissa, Baklouti Green Chili, or Red Cayenne EVOO (or all three) 1 16 oz box of Saltine Crackers 1 oz (1 package) of Dry Ranch Dressing Use a large ziplock storage bag. I use the 2 gallon size. Add the oil, ranch dressing mix,  and crackers. Tumble constantly for 15 minutes.  Bake at 250 for 5-10 minutes.  Watch carefully.  ...

Goat Cheese Beets
  Ingredients: 6 small red beets 4 oz. fresh goat cheese 2 tbls diced chives 1/2 cup Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup 18 Year Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar  Wrap beets individually in foil and place in 400 degree oven for about 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully peel the skin off. Set aside. When the beets are cool, thinly slice the beets into 18 to 20 slices.  Spread slices on a serving plate, and top each slice with goat cheese and ch...

Red Apple Old Fashion
<p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>1 tsp Red Apple Balsamic vinegar</li> <li>1/4 oz Maple syrup</li> <li>1/2 oz Orange juice, fresh-squeezed</li> <li>1 ½ oz Bourbon</li> <li>1 Red Apple, cut for garnish</li> </ul> <p>Mix all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with slice of red apple.</p>...