Sunday, February 24, 2013

Recipe : Vermont Ginger Cookies

Vermont Ginger Cookies

  • 2/3 cup The Olive Oil Experience mild 100% extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Galleria ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Galleria ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup sugar for coating
    1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, nonstick foil, or silicone liners.
    2. Mix all ingredients, except sugar for coating, in a large bowl.
    3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons into dish of sugar to coat with sugar.
    4. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
    5. Press with the back of a fork to flatten slightly.
    6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes on the cookie sheets and then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
    Makes about 48 cookies.

    Sunday, February 17, 2013

    Recipe : Aged Raspberry Balsamic & Toasted Almond Vinaigrette

    Aged Raspberry Balsamic & Toasted Almond Vinaigrette

    Ingredients
    3 tablespoons The Olive Oil Experience Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    2 tablespoons The Olive Oil Experience Toasted Almond Oil
    1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
    1/2 teaspoon Spice Galleria sea salt
    fresh ground Spice Galleria black pepper to taste

    1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds
    1/3 cup crumbled feta
    2 quarts of your favorite lettuce greens

    Directions
    Place all the ingredients in to a bowl and whisk. Alternately, this can be made in a blender or food processor. Arrange arrange lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle with almonds and cheese.