Roasting peppers: Coat with all but 2 Tbsp of olive oil and choice seasoning. (we used The Olive Twist Herb Dipping Blend and Tuscan Herb Olive Oil) Roast under 400 degree broiler for 30-40 minutes, or until the skins are charred and blistered. Place in a plastic grocery bag with a paper towel and let cool. Once cool to touch, peel the skin and remove stem and seeds. Dice, chop, slice to whatever desired shape for the dish.
Whisk together eggs milk and seasoning. Add bagel pieces. Transfer to prepared baking dish, add roasted red peppers, spinach, ham and half the cheese. Fold to incorporate. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Use 2 Tbsp of the olive oil to coat a 2-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dish from refrigerator and let rest 20 minutes before placing in oven. Uncover dish and bake 55-65 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
The Oil and Seasonings can be swapped out easily in this recipe. Make it spicy? Mediterranean? You can also use any day old bread instead of bagels. Other substitutes could be asparagus instead of spinach, or sausage for ham.
Preheat oven to 350º. Finely chop apples and toss with Gravenstein Balsamic Vinegar. Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. In a stand mixer with a whisk, add sugar and blood orange olive oil and blend for two minutes. Add eggs and continue to blend. Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Use a wooden spoon to stir. The batter will be thick. Drain apples and add to the batter, along with the craisins; blend. Line a 9 inch baker with parchment paper and pour in batter. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool completely and lift parchment with cake out of pan to cut. Plate, pour over choice topping - balsamic, honey or maple syrup - and dust with confectioner's sugar.
Preheat oven to 400º. Place flour, cornmeal and baking powder in a stand mixer bowl, fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low until combined. Add butter oil and 1/2 c yogurt. Beat until mixed. In a 9 inch tart pan, press the dough on the bottom and up the sides. Top with parchment paper and pie weights (or dry beans). Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. spread evenly in the cooled crust. Slice tomatoes 3/8 inch thick and pat dry. Arrange on top of the filling. Bake the tart until the filling is set, approximately 25-30 minutes. Turn the broiler on, and brown the top. Let cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Neapolitan Herb Balsamic vinegar.
In a wide, shallow bow, whisk eggs, dairy, vanilla and salt. Slice the bread slices in half.
FOR STUFFED: spread 1 1/2 Tbsp ricotta cheese on a half and sandwich a bare slice with. Skip to next step for non-stuffed
Heat oiled griddle over medium heat. Dip bread in egg/dairy mixture to coat each side. Place on griddle. When golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook on other side. Remove from heat drizzle with Strawberry Balsamic vinegar and honey OR maple syrup. Dust with powdered sugar
2bottleswine or sodawhite or choice, club or lemon-lime soda
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For more peach flavor add more frozen peaches. Bananas, grapes or cherries are also a nice addition.
Blend all except wine/soda in a blender. -- make as chunky or smooth as you like. Place in freezer, stirring every hour until ready to serve. To serve scoop into a glass, pour wine/soda over.
Recipe Notes
Twist: Â Change the flavor; make it yours! Â Cara Cara Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar, Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar, Mango Balsamic Vinegar
Mix eggs, milk, salt, and garlic. Drizzle Green Chile olive oil, sauteed peppers and onions in a mixing bowl. Blend and then add bread cubes, basil and cheese. Stir and pour into greased 8 x8 baking dish. Bake 350º for 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is solid. Serve with fresh tomato slices and chopped basil over top of each slice.
Recipe Notes
TWIST: Â Butter Garlic, Wild Mushroom & Sage, Garlic or Chipotle Olive Oils
Heat the waffle maker. Meanwhile add all the ingredients to a large bowl including 1/2 of the scallions, and whisk thoroughly.
Grease the hot waffle iron well. Add 1/3 cup for each waffle. Cook until golden brown on the inside, about 5 minutes per waffle. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, additional scallions, and hot sauce, if desired.
Combine fruit portions of the salad in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic and oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
