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FRESH SNAPPER EN PAPILLOTE WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

FRESH SNAPPER EN PAPILLOTE WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

  Don't like frying fish because of the lingering odor it can leave?  Looking for a fast, fresh, delicious way to work more seafood in to your diet?  Hate endless clean-up after a meal?  Want to serve an upscale recipe that looks like you toiled endlessly to produce it?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, Then I've got the recipe for you!  Pictured on the left, are fantastically fresh snapper fillets simply dressed in a little fresh squeezed lemon juice, white wine, lemon slices, sliced spring onions, sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.The...

Poulet Grand-Mère

Poulet Grand-Mère

    This is a tasty, simple recipe that makes a great weeknight dinner while being easy on the pocketbook.  The olive oil mingles with white wine to make divine pan juice perfectly suited for dipping crusty french bread in.  It's also lovely served over pasta, rice or quinoa. Poulet Grand-MèreIngredients1 whole free range chicken split in half2 pounds small new potatoes1 pound of whole cremini mushrooms2 large carrots roughly chopped in to 1/2" pieces2 onions peeled and cut in to wedges about 1 inch at the thickest part10 cloves of garlic1 1/2 cup of white wine1/2 cup high-polyphenol extra...

Balsamic Glazed Ham

Balsamic Glazed Ham

  Ingredients 1 bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt end portion, 6-8 lbs. 1 cup Maple Balsamic Condimento, or Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Condimento 2 tablespoons Dijon or grainy mustard Directions Preheat the oven to 325.   Line a large roasting pan with foil.  With a sharp knife, score the fat all over the ham in a diamond pattern.  Place the ham, cut side down, in the roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake  for 1 hour.Meanwhile, reduce the balsamic to 1/2 cup, by gently simmering it in a medium sauce pan set over low heat.  This process should be...

Easy Olive Oil Roasted Garlic

Easy Olive Oil Roasted Garlic

  This recipe is extra simple and extra delicious.  Slow roasting whole garlic heads brings out a nutty sweetness in the garlic and turns the cloves creamy and spreadable.  A robust olive oil is a must here otherwise you will loose the lovely marriage of flavors as the character of olive oils with modest phenol content will dissipate under such heat.The ways in which you can then use this "garlic candy" as I call it, are endless. You can use them in dressings, sauces, marinades, smeared on a slice of toasted baguette with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of...

Cardamom & Persian Lime Olive Oil Cookies

Cardamom & Persian Lime Olive Oil Cookies

  These delicious little cookies are loaded with flavor despite their short ingredient list. And, they're a snap to make. Enjoy them with a fresh pot of tea or your morning coffee.  This recipe is dairy-free.Ingredients3 cups unbleached organic flour2 cups granulated cane sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons green cardamom seeds, freshly ground1 cup Persian Lime infused olive oil2 large eggs, whiskedDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 F.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, oil, and eggs.  Beat on medium speed until thick and creamy,...

Honey-Serrano Vinegar Pickled Beets

Honey-Serrano Vinegar Pickled Beets

  This is an easy recipe and it draws its unique, and addictive flavor from marrying the inherent earthiness of beets with the spicy-sweet tang of hand crafted honey-serrano vinegar. That being said, you could substitute the honey-serrano vinegar with many other options including champagne, white balsamic, Sicilian Lemon balsamic or honey-ginger white balsamic.  Experiment and see what you like best.  Below, please find my recipe for Honey-Serrano Pickled Beets.Ingredients2 lbs. small to medium sized beets, scrubbed, washed, and trimmed1 tablespoon high polyphenol extra virgin olive oilApproximately 2 cups honey-serrano vinegarDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375.  Line a baking sheet with...

Baked White Truffle Mac & Cheese

Baked White Truffle Mac & Cheese

  White Truffle oil has a smooth and very intense flavor, a little goes a long way! Many of us grew up on mac and cheese, yet this is definitely not your mother’s mac!    Ingredients 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked al dente1 Tbs White Truffle Oil4 Tbs Unsalted Butter4 Tbs Flour2 Cups Whole Milk1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper3/4 Cup Fontina Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Gruyere Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 Cup Bread CrumbsSalt & Pepper to tasteMethodPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat...