Our Recipes — Vegetarian

makes 4 servings Ingredients1 teaspoon mustard seeds2 large vine-ripened tomatoes2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or mayonnaisesaltfreshly ground pepper1/2 tablespoon Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Company’s EVOO PreparationPreheat the oven to 400 F. Place a small pan over moderate heat. Add the mustard seeds; cover and fry until the seeds sputter and pop. Remove the pan from the heat. Halve the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of yogurt over each half. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and toasted mustard seeds. Drizzle with oil. Bake on a tray for 15 minutes, then broil until lightly browned. Serve hot, warm,...

Ingredients1/2 packet unflavored gelatin powder1 1/2 tablespoons cold water1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperFreshly grated lemon zest, for serving PreparationIn a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve.In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds.Heat the...

Ingredients1 cup heavy cream1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water, plus more for brushing4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 lemon, juiced1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream PreparationBring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep the cream warm. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water. As the sugar mixture begins to bubble, watch for crystals developing on the inside of the pan just above the liquid. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the inside of the pan right above the...

Ingredients1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional*1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup tablespoons olive oilMesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompanimentAssortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnutsBlue cheese, for garnish PreparationBeat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. Taste and adjust the seasonings.Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and...