Appetizers

Roasted Almonds with Garlic and Rosemary
<strong>Ingredients<br /> </strong>1 pound fresh, whole almonds (about 3 1/2 cups)<br /> 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoons of <strong><a href="https://kingsoliveoil.wpengine.com/product/garlic-organic/">Organic Garlic Olive Oil</a><br /> </strong>2 teaspoons fine to medium sea salt &#8211; or to taste<br /> 1/4 cup...

Marinated Mushroom Appetizer
Ingredients: 1/2 C. of your favorite single varietal extra virgin olive oil 1/2 C. barrel aged red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. salt Instructions: To make the marinade for the mushrooms mix extra virgin olive oil  and red wine vinegar. Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and oregano. Put this into a food storage bag. Thread each mushroom onto a sprig of rosemary (spearing the mushr...

Black Bean Hummus
INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) black beans 2 tablespoons Garlic EVOO plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Sicilian Lemon Balsamic ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon chopped flat leaf parsley, plus parsley sprig(s) for garnish DIRECTIONS Rinse and drain the black beans....

Maple Balsamic Glazed Roasted Pecans
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons Vermont Maple Balsamic Vinegar ¾ cup light brown sugar ¼ cup EVOO (we used Pendolino) 4 cups of raw pecans (two 8-ounce bags) 1 tablespoon of water DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the brown sugar, maple balsamic, EVOO and water in a medium-sized bowl.  Whisk together well. Add pec...

Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients 4 oz. cream cheese 1 teaspoon King&#8217;s Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon brown sugar Instructions Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve with fruit, graham crackers, or spread on your favorite bread!...

Chipotle Hummus
Ingredients 1/4 cup of King&#8217;s Toasted Sesame Oil 1/3 cup of King&#8217;s Chipotle Infused Olive Oil 3 (15.5 oz.) cans of garbanzo beans, drained 2 large cloves of garlic, chopped 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespo...

Balsamic Pears & Brie
Ingredients 8 oz wedge of Brie 1/2 cup of Traditional 18 year aged Balsamic Vinegar 2 tsp sugar 2 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 cup of toasted, chopped walnuts Instructions In pan, cook pears 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.  Stir in balsamic vinegar, walnuts, and sugar. Cook for...

Olive Oil Garlic Crostini
IngredientsS 1 whole grain baguette 1/4 cup Garlic extra-virgin olive oil Salt 1 large garlic clove, peeled (If desired) Instructions Preheat broiler. Slice baguette in half lengthwise. Brush each half thoroughly with Garlic EVOO and sprinkle lightly with salt. Broil 1-2 minutes, until bread is lightly toa...