Here's a recipe that embodies spring.  It's Easy, light, healthy, and delicious.  In this application we are using the Honey Ginger White Balsamic Condimento in combination with our Japanese Roasted Sesame Seed Oil for a magnificent flavor explosion. Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll 1 package clear edible rice paper sheets 1/2 lb U20 shrimp (cooked, peeled, deveined, halved) 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried 1 bunch or bag of fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried) 1 cucumber peeled and cut into very,very thin strips 1 carrot peeled and then shaved in to long, thin strips 2 green...

1 pound of dried, rinsed Great Northern white beans (or two cans) 2” sprig of fresh rosemary 4 cups low chicken or vegetable stock and water to cover beans 1 medium onion, diced 2 whole garlic cloves, smashed One large carrot, peeled and diced One large celery rib, diced 2 ripe, fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled, diced & seeded or one small can of diced tomatoes in juice 2 teaspoons sea salt Fresh ground pepper to taste For Finishing 1/3 cup + 2 Tbs. fresh pressed, robust evoo such as Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company FS17 or Ultra Picual. In a...

Aged Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu 5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone - softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons Delizia Espresso Balsamic 1/3 cup ground chocolate Whisk 1/3 cup of sugar with egg yolks for two minutes until light yellow and tripled in volume.  Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water.  Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for about five minutes or...

Samosa Dough 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons (UP) Gold Medal Koroneiki EVOO 3/4 cup water Samosa Filling 2 cups cubed, cooked potatoes, drained 2 tablespoons (UP) Gold Medal Koroneiki EVOO 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cumin, to taste 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 small green serrano, seeded and minced fine salt & pepper to taste Oil for Deep Frying* Cilantro Chutney   2 cups chopped cilantro 1 fresh serrano pepper, seeded and chopped...

Here's a recipe that's as easy as Sunday morning.  There are only four ingredients necessary, and the results are heavenly! Rachel's Garlic "Smashed Potatoes" 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sea salt fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/3 cup Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preheat the oven to 400.  Cover the potatoes with water and add one tablespoon of sea salt.  Bring to a full boil and cook for approximately 7 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy when pierced with the tip of a knife.  Drain the potatoes thoroughly.  Rub a...

Fall is upon us.  The first day of Autumn is exactly two weeks away.  It's time to start gearing up for  braising, baking, and... *gulp*... dare I say, the holidays.  Please find the recipe for my crock pot adaptable slow braised lamb shank which utilizes our superlative, ultra fresh, award winning Coratina extra virgin olive oil and UP Barnea in two separate elements of the recipe. Slow Braised Lamb Shanks With Coratina and Malbec Wine Reduction Four lamb shanks 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt fresh ground pepper to tastefour inch sprig of rosemary, woody stems discarded 4 cloves...