Recipes

Myrna Burlock

Arbosana Olive Oil Brownies with Chocolate and Balsamic Ganache

     Brownie Ingredients 1/2 cup Liquid Gold California Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened high quality cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Spread...

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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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Myrna Burlock

Oyster Fricassee with wilted spinach and chive and caper relish

      Very Impressive!! CHIVE AND CAPER RELISH 1/4C. (60ML) 2 Tbsp (30ml) red onion, minced juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped chives 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp (15ml) Liquid Gold Black Truffle Oil 1 Tbsp (15ml) Liquid Gold White Balsamic Vinegar salt and pepper FRICASSEE 2 Tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter 2 Tbsp (30ml) minced green onion 1 tsp (5ml) 12 Colville Bay oysters (shucked, and liquor reserved) 1/4 cup (60ml) vermouth 1/2 cup (120ml) Creme fraiche (or full fat sour cream) salt and pepper !/2 cup (120ml) chopped chives 12 slices...

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