Recipes — Lemongrass balsamic

Stir-Fry Basics

Stir-frying is a simple way to cook a nutritious meal in a short amount of time. The beauty of a stir-fry is that you can grab whatever you have on hand or make use of fresh, seasonal ingredients.   Here are a 5 basic steps to creating your perfect stir-fry:   1. Get your skillet or wok ready over medium heat   2. Choose your oil: Select a Medium to Robust Intensity EVOO                             or Select one of our flavor infused or fused oils for an added punch (Heat seekers will love the Red Cayenne)   3. Choose your protein...

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Myrna Burlock

Pea, mint and feta risotto

  (Serves 4) 1 small onion, finely diced 3 Tbs (45 g) unsalted butter 1 Tbs Liquid Gold med/robust olive oil 1 ½ - 2 cups young, tiny sweet peas, fresh or frozen  5 cups (1 ½ litres) chicken or vegetable stock, warm 2T. Liquid Gold Lemongrass White Balsamic Vinegar or to taste 9 oz (250 g) round rice for risotto, Arborio, Vialone Nano or Carnaroli Handful of chopped fresh mint 3.5 – 5 oz (100 – 150 g) chopped or crumbled Greek feta Salt and freshly ground black pepper Firm cherry tomatoes, about 4 or 5 per person 2...

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Myrna Burlock

Peas, Mint and Parmesan Crostini

      Makes 12, adapted from Bon Appetit June 2011 12 slices baguette bread 1 cup fresh/frozen peas Kosher salt 2 tbsp Liquid Gold olive oil shaved parmesan torn mint Liquid Gold Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic Vinegar 1. Blanch peas in a large saucepan of  boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes for fresh and 1 minute for frozen. 2. Drain peas.  Transfer to a bowl.  Season with salt and olive oil and mash with the back of a fork. 3. Spread about 1 tbsp mixture onto each slice of bread.  Garnish with shaved parmesan, mint and...

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