- Prep: 5 min
- Total: 5 min
- Yields 2 cups (enough for 4-6 pizzas
- 28 ounce can whole or diced tomatoes, slightly drained
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped or minced
- 6 fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Maple Mustard Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 Tbsp flavorless oil
Instructions
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Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well together or put them in a sealable glass jar and shake until well combined.
Homemade Mustard with Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients:
- 2T yellow mustard seeds
- 2T brown or black mustard seeds
- 1/4c water
- 1/4c champagne or white wine vinegar (5% or more acidity)
- 1T balsamic vinegar (You can enhance this recipe with our Oregano Balsamic.)
- pinch salt
Instructions
Balsamic reductions are easy to prepare and offer a flavorful way to finish salads, entrees and desserts. Here are the steps:
Be creative. Pick a flavor of High Country Balsamic to pair with your meal (if you need a suggestion, just e-mail or call High Country Olive Oil). Put 1-2 Tbsp per serving of your favorite High Country Balsamic in a small non-stick saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce. Stir occasionally. Balsamic contains natural sugars that can burn, so avoid boiling. The amount of reduction depends on your personal preference. The longer you simmer, the thicker it will become. Use a toothpick or popsicle stick to measure the amount of reduction. Remember that in its heated state it will be at its thinnest consistency when you think you're done. You can use it immediately or store in a clear plastic squeeze bottle
Easy Bruschetta
Ingredients:
- 3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes
- 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp High Country Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp High Country Balsamic
Instructions:
Chop tomatoes into 1/2" cubes. Chop onion into 1/4" cubes. Mince or shred basil as preferred. Drizzle on High Country Olive Oil and High Country Balsamic. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour. For traditional bruschetta, spread on Italian bread and broil lightly. Can also be used as a topping on chicken, a substitute for red sauce on pasta, etc.
Notes: The number of basil leaves is only a rough approximation, based on large-leaved sweet basil and the author's preference. Adjust as necessary depending on your taste and the size and potency of your available basil leaves. Do not use dried basil; the taste is totally different. Any meaty variety of tomatoes will work well. If you are using a
Chipotle Hummus
Ingredients:
- 3 cans garbanzo beans (15.5 oz each), drained
- 1/3 cup High Country Chipotle EVOO
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup High Country Roasted Sesame Oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- pita bread
Instructions:
Pulse all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Serve with pita bread.
Steak Marinade
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup High Country Fig Balsamic
- 1/4 cup Herbs de Provence
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 flank steak
Instructions:
Place all of the ingredients into a large zip-seal plastic bag. Add steak, seal, keep in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Mint Pesto
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup of High Country Garlic EVOO
- 1-2 Tbsp High Country Toasted Sesame Oil
- salt to taste
Instructions:
Place the basil leaves, mint leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. While pulsing, slowly pour the High Country Garlic EVOO until thorougly puree. Add High Country Sesame Oil and pulse a few more times.
Basic Pesto
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2/3 cup High Country EVOO
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Combine the basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Blend until coarsely chopped. Add the High Country EVOO and blend until smooth. Mix in cheese, salt, and pepper.