Recipes

The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lovers Cookbook

By Kerry Hart July 03, 2018 | balsamic and olive oil | 0 comments

Have you recently become enamored with fresh extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oil, and flavored balsamic vinegars, only to take them home and wonder: what exactly do I do with them?With more than 185 recipes that go way beyond salad dressing, Emily Lycopolus provides you with simple but gratifying...

Snapper with Romesco Sauce & Kumara Chips

By Berni Hart February 22, 2018 | Fish | 0 comments

Ingredients Romanesco Sauce 1 tbsp Azzuro Extra Virgin Olive Oil * 1 slice white bread, crusts removed, chopped into pieces 1/2 cup blanched almonds 250g chargrilled red capsicum, drained & chopped 1/4 tsp smoked paprika pinch cayenne pepper 1 tomato, deseaded & chopped 2 tsp Due Vittorie Oro balsamic vinegar...

Nectarine & Coriander Leaf Salsa

By Kerry Hart February 19, 2018 | Salsa Side dishes | 0 comments

I was after a fruit salsa to go with seared tuna and had nectarines in the fruit bowl and knew this would form the backbone of the salsa, but I needed some bite. What better counterpoint to the sweetness of nectarines and ripe tomatoes is coriander leaf. Ingredients 1 fully ripe nectarine1 fully ripe...

Ricotta Cheese Cake with Orange-Balsamic-Sauce

By Silke Ochmann February 19, 2018 | Balsamic Dessert Ricotta Sauce | 0 comments

This mellow dessert is topped by a unique/an exceptional sauce. For 10 people: Ingredients 850g Ricotta 150g sugar 40g flour 5 egg yolks, lightly whisked 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water A pinch of nutmeg 2 teaspoons of grated orange peel 1½ teaspoons of vanilla essence 1 pinch...

Beetroot Bruschetta with Goats Cheese and Basil

By Kerry Hart January 25, 2018 | Balsamic balsamic and olive oil Olive Oil | 0 comments

Serves: 25 -30 bruschetta Ingredients 3 medium sized beetroots ( tennis ball sized) halved 1 baguette, sliced at a diagonal into ½ inch thick slices Olive oil for brushing bruschetta 1½ Tablespoon Azzuro Blend extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon Due Vittorie Oro balsamic 10 basil leaves - cut into ribbons...

Salad of figs & nuts with balsamic

By Kerry Hart November 30, 2017 | Balsamic | 0 comments

Salad with figs and nuts is a perfect recipe especially when you need an energy charge immediately available but at the same time healthy and light. This salad is a unique , fresh, light, vegan and gluten-free dish . Perfect for lunch or even as a take away meal...

Savoury Mushrooms on Toast

By Berni Hart October 23, 2017 | Mushrooms | 0 comments

These savory mushrooms are sautéed with sage in a garlic and white wine, and then served over crispy toast! A perfect light lunch or snack. This is a recipe for two so multiply the ingredients accordingly. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced punnet of thinly sliced button mushrooms handful of fresh sage leaves pinch of salt...

Grilled Asparagus & Portobello Caps

By Berni Hart October 09, 2017 | Balsamic Olive Oil | 0 comments

Serves 4: This robust-tasting dish makes an excellent starter or side. INGREDIENTS 20 asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed3 tbsp (45 mL) Azzuro Blend extra virgin olive oilSea salt and pepper, to taste4 portobello mushroom caps, stems removed1 to 1½ cups (250 to 375 mL) baby arugula1 tbsp Due Vittorie Oro...

Warm Alfresco Duck Salad with pear, red grapes and fetta

By Berni Hart October 04, 2017 | Balsamic balsamic and olive oil Olive Oil | 0 comments

Duck breast maybe cooked prior and re-heated when required. This recipe is also great for the festive season and can be made using left over shredded roast duck meat. INGREDIENTS 2 Duck BreastsAzzuro Blend Extra Virgin Olive oil100g rocket leaves, washed1 sml bulb fennel, shaved1 ripe pear, shaved100g goats Milk feta...

Beef carpaccio and asparagus rolls

By Berni Hart September 21, 2017 | Balsamic Olive Oil | 0 comments

INGREDIENTS 2 x 100g beef eye-fillet steaks, trimmed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed 2 tablespoons Due Vittorie Oro balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup (80ml) Azzuro Blend extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 cups mixed baby herbs 1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted 1/4...

Crostini with peaches, soft cream & balsamic

By Kerry Hart August 01, 2017 | Balsamic | 0 comments

Today I will share with you a dessert recipe of crostini. I wouldn’t say that it’s an excellent alternative to a good cake or a cupcake, but such a snack can easily solace a glass of Moscatel or some other sweet wine. Yes, and with a cup of freshly brewed...

Spice-Rubbed Seared Tuna Steaks with Balsamic

By Kerry Hart July 14, 2017 | Balsamic Fish | 0 comments

When seared on the outside and left rare in the middle ahi tuna has a delicious meaty flavor and rich, buttery texture that will make even the most hardcore steak lover smile. This recipe is not only easy to make but takes just a few minutes to cook. It's a wonderful...