Our Recipes — Appetizers

This soup takes 20 minutes to prepare, it takes 4 to 24 hours to chill, and makes 6 one cup servings.   Ingredients4 cups seeded and quartered tomatoes1 1/2 cup hot-style vegetable juice1 fifteen ounce can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup finely chopped, seeded cucumber1 cup finely chopped red or yellow sweet pepper1/2 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Company’s balsamic vinegar3/4 cup plain yogurt or dairy sour cream   PreparationIn a food processor or blender combine half of the tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the vegetable juice. Cover and process or...

This is a great recipe for fast entertaining friends or for a delightful appetizer. The fresh artisanal baguette is brushed with Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Co Olive oil, and rubbed with fresh garlic cloves for a delightful touch of flavor. This crostini is the perfect pairing with the sweet and savory pairing of smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and sweet balsamic.  Ingredients:  1 Large Baguette cut into small slices 1/3 cup Santa Fe Olive Oil 1 Vidalia onion 3 Garlic cloves cut in half ½ lb. bacon 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar to drizzle Fresh racked pepper Smoked Seal Salt...

This is a wonderful side dish that is perfect for seafood, and poultry. The savory flavors of the truffle olive oil pair wonderfully with the fresh taste of asparagus, and the sweetness of the 25 star balsamic vinegar comes through in a stunning way. This is the perfect side dish for busy cooks who still want to enjoy a healthy and flavor rich meal. Try the Oven Roasted Balsamic Asparagus today!   Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh trimmed asparagus 3 tbsp. Santa Fe Olive Oil White truffle Olive Oil ¼ Cup 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar Hiwa Kai Black Hawaiian Sea Salt to taste Black Ground...

serves 4 Ingredients8-ounce can pitted black olives (drained)1/2 pound hard Italian cheese (cut in 1/2 inch slices)3 medium size tomatoes (cut in eighths)3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperpinch of hingserve with your choice of Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Company’s olive oil and balsamic PreparationIn a bowl combine all of the above ingredients and set in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. This recipe originates from The Higher Taste cookbook