Recipes — Side Dish

Myrna Burlock

Potage (Thick Stew)

Potage Ingredients 600g chickpeas 200g salted cod, reconstituted (optional)1 pkg baby spinach 1 hard boiled egg (separated)1 onion, chopped 1 garlic head, whole + 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 slice stale heavy bread 1 sprig basilOne parsley stem1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon cinnamon150ml Liquid Gold Extra Virgin Olive OIlSalt Preparation Soak the chickpeas overnight. Drain and place them in a casserole dish with cold water to cover, a garlic head, a sprig of basil and 50ml of Spanish olive oil. Bring to the boil for one hour at medium heat. Then add the spinach and the cod...

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Myrna Burlock

UP EVOO, Garlic & Romano Cheese Mashed Cauliflower

A healthy and satisfying alternative to mashed potatoes! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 4-6 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/3 cup UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup cream 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese Sea salt & Black pepper   Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Clean cauliflower and break into large pieces. In a large piece of aluminum foil, tightly wrap cauliflower pieces and peeled garlic cloves that have been seasoned with sea salt & black pepper. Place in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until tender. Unwrap and place in casserole dish. Mash together until desired consistency. Add in...

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Myrna Burlock

Carrot Ginger Soup finished with Butternut Squash Seed Oil

  There is absolutely nothing better than warming up with a comforting, flavorful soup on a chilly winter day.   Ingredients: 1/2 Medium Butternut Squash 2 Tbsp. Robust Intensity EVOO 1 Onion, diced 1 Pound Carrots, peeled and diced 3 Cloves Garlic, crushed or chopped 1 (2 inch) Piece of Fresh Ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 Cups Water 1 Pinch Ground Cinnamon Salt & Pepper to taste Butternut Squash Seed Oil for Drizzling   Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop seeds out of the butternut squash half, and place cut side down onto...

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Myrna Burlock

Balsamic Roasted Pumpkin with Lentils, Goat Cheese & Crispy Fried Shallots

Ingredients: 1 Small to medium pumpkin, chopped and peeled *if it's too difficult to peel prior to roasting, allow pumpkin to cool and remove skin afterwards. 1 Cup dried lentils 4 oz goat cheese (1 small log) 1 Shallot, peeled and cut into thin rounds or half-moon shapes 1-2 tbsps EVOO or flavoured oil of your choice for drizzling, extra for roasting High Polyphenol  EVOO for frying the shallots 6 tbsps Traditional Balsamic or your choice Flavoured Balsamic Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Soak lentils for 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, toss pumpkin...

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