Recipes

Tuscan herb chicken noodle soup

Tuscan Herb Chicken Noodle Soup Nothing beats a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold day. But ditch your can – this soup recipe is going to make you look forward to those cold and rainy days. Recipe courtesy of KBCulinary Ingredients: 2 large carrots, peeled - quartered then sliced 2 stalks celery, stalks halved, then sliced 2.5 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 pearl onions, peeled and quartered 1/2 C spring onions, chopped (the green stems) 3-4lb chicken thighs 3 pinches Manassas Olive Oil Co. Rosemary Sea Salt ~3/4 Cup Tuscan Herb Olive Oil Herb...

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Gravenstein Apple Panna Cotta with Roasted Grapes

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Serves 6-8 adult(s)   Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserve (if beans aren't available, substitute 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract) 2 teaspoon Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic Condimento 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1-1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk 8 oz. seedless red grapes Instructions Place cream and vanilla seeds and pod (or vanilla extract) in a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn off heat, cover, and let steep 10 minutes. While the cream mixture...

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Olive Oil Martini

Ah, the martini. A classic drink. Some snobs will say that you should never add anything but liquor, vermouth, and maybe an olive. But me, I like to be a little more adventurous. Yes, adding olive oil is a bit strange, but the oil adds some subtly to the drink - not a thick slick of oil canvassing the surface. The oil will enhance the ingredients’ bright acidity for a well-rounded, clean finish.  What you’ll need:1 orange segment3 oz vodka (You'll want a decent Vodka here - Something like Skyy or Stoli) ½ oz dry vermouth½ oz Cointreau¼ oz simple syrup¼ oz basil olive oil How to...

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Butternut Truffle Mac n' Cheese

Ingredients  2 cups butternut squash peeled, cubed in 1" pieces 1 pound dry Macaroni pasta 2 cups shredded guyere or Swiss cheese 2 cups shredded white cheddar 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese 3 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup flour 1 Shallot 1+ 4 tablespoons Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 tablespoon White Truffle Oil 2 teaspoons salt fresh ground pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 375 F.   Grease a 13" x 9" baking dish with garlic olive oil.  Place the cut up butternut squash in a large sauce pot of hot water and bring to a...

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