Recipes — simple

This salad is my version of one of Bonnie Stern's recipes, from  "The Best of HeartSmart Cooking". We like it as a lunch or light dinner. Makes 6 servings 2 plump cloves garlic *1 bunch basil *1/4 c LG Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Look for one in the more med-robust section. Ask if there is one with notes of fennel) *If you make this out of Basil season, use our Basil infused Olive Oil as a delicious alternative. 2 tiny pinches of good quality sea salt 1 lb (500g) wild shrimp butterflied ( I use frozen Argentina if large fresh...

Immersion Blender Harissa Aioli    2 garlic cloves, minced1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic1 1/4 cups Harissa Olive Oil Directions: In a bowl or the container provided with your immersion blender, combine the garlic, lemon juice, balsamic, salt, and egg yolks. Place the immersion blender in the bowl and process in short pulses until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream and process until smooth and blended. Season with salt and pepper.Transfer the aioli to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until...

Marinade: 1/2 cup Chipotle Olive Oil 1/2 cup Jalapeno White Balsamic 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sea salt cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Combine all of the ingredients by whisking them together in a bowl, or place them into your blender and blend.  Toss with your protein of choice and coat evenly.  Refrigerate for the recommended time below. Marination times: Boneless chicken: 1+ hour Bone in chicken: 2+ hours Steak: 2+ hours Pork:  2+ hours Shrimp/fish: 1 hour

Chicken drumsticks are a cheap and simple to prepare. With the right enhancements you can take chicken from plain to gourmet!   Ingredients: 5-6 Drumsticks 2-4 Tbsps Medium Intense UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil or flavored oil of your choice Freshly ground black pepper Summer Kitchen Fine Foods Hot to Trot Rub & Smoked Sea Salt   Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl toss the drumsticks with the Olive Oil, black pepper, sea salt and rub blend. Spread out evenly onto baking pan enough that they aren't touching. Bake at 375 for a half an hour....