Preheat oven to 450º cut potatoes in half lengthwise; cut each half lengthwise into 1 inch wide wedges.
Place potatoes in a large bowl; toss with oil, press garlic, sprinkle with seasoning; toss to coat evenly. Spread potatoes in a single layer and roast 12-15 minutes and turn potatoes, drizzle with balsamic and roast additional 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp-tender.
Put all ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture has the consistency of pesto. Lightly toss with one pound of cooked pasta or serve with crackers or bread as a spread.
Twist: Use Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Juniper Berry Balsamic Vinegar or Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar
Recipe Notes
The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores
Mix all ingredients well and place in a zipper bag or container with up to three pounds of your favorite type of meat, poultry or vegetables. Refrigerate and marinate for 1-2 hours.
Twist: Change up the traditional balsamic vinegar to honey ginger or blackberry ginger. Add a little kick with a bit of cayenne or harissa olive oil. For another twist, try Toasted Sesame Oil
Place cubed chicken into a glass dish, the mushrooms in a separate dish and set aside. Take olive oil and seasoning and blend in a small bowl. Pour half over mushrooms and half over chicken and let marinate for ½ hour. Place chicken on a Kebab skew and repeat. Keep separate from the mushrooms.
Do the same for the mushrooms and set aside.
In a small glass bowl together all ingredients for the glaze.
Grill the chicken Kebab for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat, basting with the balsamic glaze as you turn the kabobs. Remove from heat once centers of the chicken are cooked through.
About 10 minutes after the chicken goes on the grill, place the mushroom Kebab on the grill and brush with the balsamic glaze until the mushroom is cooked to desired tenderness.
Twist: Serve with potato salad, a green garden salad or rice. Change up the oil, or balsamic vinegar to what's in your pantry, or to your taste.
Recipe Notes
The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc and on-line stores.
