Try this amazing organic pizza recipe, with organic basil, grapes, plums, balsamic vinegar and goat cheese. Yum!
Serves 6 as first course
Ingredients:
For Dough:
1 package of active dry yeast 1/2 cup of luke warm water 4 cups of all purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup of cool water 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 teaspoons of salt
This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare. It may take all of 15-20 minutes, if that. In the summer I add grilled stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, apricots or plums which add a wonderful contrast to the saltiness of the gorgonzola cheese.
Serves 6-8 as an appetizer
Ingredients:
1 Baguette - sliced on the diagonal into in 1/4" - 1/2" slices (about 10 - 12 slices) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 4-6 oz of soft Gorgonzola honey - enough to drizzle over bruschetta slices
6 slices of black bread, sliced thin 8 ounces of cream cheese, brought to room temperature 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons of green onions chopped 6 ounces of wild smoked salmon, thin slices 1 small radicchio head
3 1/2 tablespoons of crčme fraiche 1 tablespoon of lemon Juice 2 teaspoons of chives 3 oz of wild Alaskan smoked salmon, finely chopped Caviar - choose your favorite Lemon wedges White pepper
2 small Japanese seedless cucumbers 2 teaspoons of kosher salt 1/4 cup organic cane sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of dry mustard 1 tablespoon of fresh dill chopped 6 slices of rye or whole-wheat bread 8 oz of semi-soft cheese or cream cheese
This is an incredibly easy antipasti to prepare for a late summer's night menu. This simple dish savors late summer fruits such as figs and heirloom melons.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
12 fresh organic figs, halved lengthwise 1 large ripe organic melon such as an heirloom cantaloupe, Ogen, Sharlynn, or Canary Melon, halved, and seeded 6 oz of prosciutto, sliced thin 1/2 lb of semi-aged Italian salami such as salami toscano, sliced thinly Assorted cheeses if desired, such as organic goat or gorgonzola and crackers
The next time you entertain, try these tasty appetizers. Organic heirloom tomato and basil terrine with basil oil and balsalmic glaze. Tomatoes can sometimes add a sweetening touch to a dish and at others serve as a zesty addition to your recipe.
This appetizer is an easy do ahead dish. Your guests will be shocked to discover that you made this delectable cheese yourself. The truffle oil puts this dish over the top. One taste of this cheese with the truffle oil and your guests will have a tough time stopping eating it. When purchasing truffle oil, look for high quality truffle oil in small bottles. It is more affordable and the quality makes a difference in flavor.
This is a simple do ahead recipe that is delicious. This recipe can be made up to 2 days prior to serving and kept in the refrigerator before cooking them in the oven.