Recipes
Truffled Cauliflower Gratin
This Truffled Cauliflower Gratin is straightforward to make; rustic but incredibly elegant. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table this year, or just a lovely weekend dinner that feels special. 🔹1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 🔹3 tablespoons unsalted butter 🔹2 teaspoons white truffle oil 🔹3 Tablespoons AP flour 🔹1 cup hot milk 🔹1 cup hot half & half cream 🔹1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 🔹1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese, divided 🔹1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 🔹1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 🔹 Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 🍽️ Preheat the oven to 375° F 🍽️ Sprinkle...
Olive Oil & Herb Focaccia
Olive Oil & Herb Focaccia Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups lukewarm water 1 cup cooled, unseasoned, mashed potatoes ⅓ cup Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 package (or 2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped Fresh-ground black pepper Sea salt to taste (for garnish) Directions: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the bread hook attachment, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 5 minutes, Add...
Cinnamon-Pear Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This side dish is incredibly simple to whip up, and you’ll love its warm, sweet flavours on these chilly winter days. Ingredients: · 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges · ⅓ cup Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic · 2 Tbsp Butter Olive Oil · ¾ tsp kosher salt or sea salt Directions: · Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. · Thoroughly whisk together the Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic and Butter Olive Oil. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with the mixture to thoroughly coat. · Arrange the potato wedges on...
Roasted Red Pepper Dip (or Pasta Sauce!)
This mouthwatering roasted red pepper dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Serve it as an appetizer, snack, or lunch with pita bread, baguette, or fresh veggies...or serve on top of pasta or beside roasted vegetables at dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients: 🔺 5 large red peppers, quartered, with seeds removed 🔺 1 onion or 3 shallots, peeled and sliced into wedges 🔺 1 bulb of garlic, papery outer skin removed, and cut in half 🔺 ¼ cup slivered almonds 🔺 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 🔺 2 tsp Pomegranate Dark Balsamic Vinegar 🔺 1 tsp smoked paprika 🔺 Squeeze of lemon juice 🔺 Optional: ½ c. grated paremesan cheese Method:...
Sage Potato Au Gratin with Leeks
This simple yet elegant side dish is going to wow everyone at your dinner table. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a roasted ham or turkey dinner — or let it shine beside a simple cut of grilled meat. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs. Russet or red potatoes, cut into ⅛” slices 4 Tbsp. Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter or 3 Tbsp. Butter Olive Oil (vegan option) 3 leeks, white and light green part, sliced thinly 2 large shallots, sliced thinly 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Pinch of...