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>Organic Garlic Olive Oil<br /> </strong>2 teaspoons fine to medium sea salt &#8211; or to taste<br /> 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon fr...

Marinated Mushroom Appetizer
<b>Ingredients:</b> 1/2 C. of your favorite single varietal extra virgin olive oil<br /> 1/2 C. barrel aged red wine vinegar<br /> 2 cloves garlic, minced<br /> 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes<br /> 1/2 tsp. onion powder<br /> 1/2 tsp. or...

Black Bean Hummus
<strong>INGREDIENTS</strong> 1 can (15 ounces) black beans 2 tablespoons Garlic EVOO plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon <strong><em>Sicilian</em></strong> Lemon Balsamic ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin freshly ground black...

Maple Balsamic Glazed Roasted Pecans
<strong>INGREDIENTS</strong> 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 <strong>DIRECTIONS</strong> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine th...

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...

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...

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...

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...