Recipes — Appetizer

Myrna Burlock

Fruit Salad

    This is a balanced salad with the infusion of sweet and savory flavours. This salad serves four people. INGREDIENTS: CANDIED NUTS: *Almonds            1/4 cup *Orange juice      300 ml *Brown sugar      900 ml *Walnuts             1/4 cup *Grapefruit (freshly squeezed)    300 ml *Pecans              1/4 cup *Apple juice (freshly squeezed)         300 ml INFUSED VINAIGRETTE: *Liquid Gold Nocellara Del Belice  Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)            300 ml *White wine vinegar      100 ml *Honey                2 tbsp *Shallots (sliced) 1 *Lemongrass (stalk, sliced)  1 *Bay (leaves, dried) 2 *Grapefruit (zest)  1...

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Myrna Burlock

Black Bean Dip

Ingredients  14 oz cooked black beans  4 Tbsp LG Pomegranate Balsamic  3 or 4 fresh basil leaves  1 clove of garlic  3 Tbsp LG mild to medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Crushed black pepper to taste  A small pinch of sea salt   Directions: Put ingredients in blender. Blend on low or medium until it has a smooth consistency. Enjoy this dip with vegetables, whole grain crackers, bread or flat bread. Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick (optional).          

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Myrna Burlock

Simple Sesame Chicken Fingers

  Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon pepper  1-2/3 cups Caesar salad croutons, crushed  1/4 cup sesame seeds  2 eggs, lightly beaten  1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips  2 teaspoons medium Liquid Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EV00)  2 teaspoons Liquid Gold Japanese Roasted Sesame Oil   Directions  In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine crushed croutons and sesame seeds. Place eggs in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with crouton mixture. In a large...

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Myrna Burlock

Bruschette (Broos kett'a) 3 ways

  Bruschette require high-quality , preferably artisan bread, not too aggressively sour. Half-inch slices of bread, either grilled over charcoal or toasted, take on different personalities depending on the type of olive oil and toppings used. Garlic Bruschetta 4 servings 8 slices grilled or toasted bread 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and cut into halves 1/4 cup (2 ounces) robust Liquid gold extra-virgin olive oil Fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper Here is a chance to use a very robust extra-virgin olive oil.  Vigorously rub one side of each slice of bread with garlic. Generously brush each piece...

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