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Recipe from Executive Chef, Johnny DeVivo

Gourmet Green olives and roasted Pepper sauce

Ingredients:

7- green olives slivered
Sprinkle of cracked peppercorns
1- Roasted red peppers diced ¼ inc
4- Garlic Cloves confit sliced ¼ inc
8- Chives finely sliced
3- Sprigs Tarragon Picked
2- Tablespoons Balsamic reduction Sea salt
Olive oil

Preparation:

To make Balsamic Reduction- Use two cups Balsamic vinegar & reduce by half or until syrup consistency Garlic Confit- Slice four cloves of garlic ¼ inch thick & submerge in olive oil (just until covered), place on the stove over low heat until oil begins to slowly come to a boil & place the oil & the pot in the refrigerator until cool

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7 medium red ripe tomatoes, cut into thick slices
12 orange cherry tomatoes sliced
2 ears sweet corn
1 small sweet onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
1 avocado, halved, pitted and cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
dash of aged balsamic vinegar

6 to 8 servings.

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From: The Saucy Cook
BY MARY JO SPIEGEL

This classic French balsamic vinaigrette is so easy it makes going to the store and buying salad dressing seem rediculous. By changing the type of mustard, vinegar or oil, you can create nearly endless variations. Add a little gourmet honey, change the herbs, season with salt and pepper. After you make this, try my other favorite version swapping honey mustard for Dijon and raspberry vinegar for balsamic.

Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic , pressed through a garlic press

1 tsp gourmet raw honey (optional)

Method:

Put balsamic, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil and pressed garlic in a tightly capped container or jar. Shake together until emulsified. Toss with salad. Will also make a great meat or vegetable marinade. Makes about 4 servings.

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Health researchers have for years believed that the most important health promoting ingredient in virgin olive oil is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat.But if that were the case, then all monounsaturated fats — such as safflower oil and canola oil, would be just as healthy for the body.Repeated research suggests that olive oil is superior to other monounsaturated fats, and a group of European researchers now think they know why.Olive oil contains an abundance of polyphenols, plant substances that appear to also protect the heart, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Specifically, virgin olive oil has much higher amounts of polyphenals than refined oil olive. (nominal virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olive fruit. Refined olive oil is derived from later pressings.)  As part of the study, 200 middle-aged men consumed about two tablespoons of virgin oil a day for three weeks. The men were then switched to various mixtures of non-virgin oils for similar periods.

 “Our study shows that olive oil is more than a monounsaturated fat . . . and the polyphenol content can account for the further [health] benefits,” according to the research team led by Maria-Isabel Covas at the Municipal Institute for Medical Research in Barcelona, Spain.

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Written By Julie Rothman and Published August 30, 2006

Recipe Finder Response.
Joann Nuetzel of Parkville sent in a recipe for tomatoes vinaigrette that she says she has been using since the early 1970s. Late summer is the perfect time to try this dish while the local tomatoes are plentiful and at their absolute best.

It is important to use a good-quality extra virgin olive oil and select fully ripe but still firm tomatoes. The only change I made to Nuetzel’s excellent recipe was the addition of some freshly grated parmesan cheese along with the green onions and parsley garnish.

Red Ripe Tomatoes Vinaigrette
8 to 9 Servings

Ingredients:

1/3 cup wine vinegar

2 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

8 to 9 tomatoes, sliced

3 green onions, white parts only, minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method:

In a small bowl or jar, whisk to combine vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic, pepper and dry mustard. Slowly add the olive oil until dressing is fully blended.

Spoon the vinaigrette over the sliced tomatoes, cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours, basting occasionally. Serve tomatoes on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with green onions, parsley and cheese and some of the vinaigrette if desired.

Per serving (based on 9 servings): 246 calories, 2 grams protein, 25 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 5 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 2 milligrams cholesterol, 300 milligrams sodium

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Credit: Created by Jeanne Stevenson, RD, for Heart Smart and tested by Susan Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. 362 calories (20% from fat), 8 grams fat (2 grams sat. fat, 0 grams trans fat), 46 grams carbohydrates, 28 grams protein, 586 mg sodium, 53 mg cholesterol, 185 mg calcium, 4 grams fiber.

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette over Greek Salad Pitas

Four Servings/ Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup diced cooked beets

3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic, finely minced

4 (6-inch diameter) pita bread rounds, halved crosswise

8 lettuce leaves

Method:

Combine the garbanzo beans, chicken, tomato, feta cheese, cucumber and beets in a medium bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and garlic.

Pour the dressing mixture over meat-and-vegetable mixture and toss to combine.

Line the pita halves with lettuce leaves. Spoon the salad mixture into the pita halves and serve.

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Garlic peppered shrimp

Ingredients:- 1 lb. fresh raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Caribbean Pepper Sea Salt Blend
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Montego Bite
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Flakes

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