Recipes

  If you’re looking for a delicious salad that will surprise and delight your family, try this green salad with toasted walnuts, walnut oil, and green beans. Steam fresh green beans for a couple minutes until they are bright green and tender crisp. Drain them and toss them in a bowl with coarse salt and a little Roasted Walnut Oil. Throw in ½ cup of toasted chopped walnuts and leave everything there to cool.In a small bowl, blend together minced shallot, white-wine vinegar, and walnut oil until well-mixed. Toss that dressing with mixed salad green until evenly coated and add...

Pumpkins are getting ripe now that it’s fall and they are good for far more than pies and jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkins are a sturdy squash that can be baked in the oven until tender, then used for delicious savory breads and soups. Cut a 4-pound pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Then cut it in quarters and brush each quarter down with good quality traditional olive oil. Roast until tender and set the pieces aside to cool for a few minutes. Saute yellow onion, fresh garlic, and salt in more olive oil. Add the pumpkin flesh scooped off its...

What is it about the taste of apples with pork that is so wonderful? Next time you want to roast a smoked ham, ham shank, or butt roast, try glazing it with a mixture of Basil Infused Olive Oil, Aged Red Apple Dark Balsamic Vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a real autumn taste treat. And if you really want to dress it up, try adding parsnips and baby carrots to roast right alongside the meat. This is a magnificent family dinner! Sweet fall root vegetables, tender meat, and a tangy, fruity glaze that will just melt into the juices from...