January 28th, 2015 ~ Circa 81 + Beaufort Olive Oil Co. Luncheon

First Course

Mixed greens / cinnamon & brown sugar dusted butternut squash / farmers cheese / pine nuts / bergamot crouton / spiced apple & maple vinaigrette

 

Toss roasted butternut squash with Butter Olive Oil and cinnamon, brown sugar, granulated garlic, cayenne, and salt & pepper.

Crouton – cube bread, toss with Bergamot Olive Oil, coriander, and salt & pepper. Bake in 350° oven until golden brown.

Vinaigrette – blend Red Apple & Maple Balsamic, Bergamot Olive Oil, extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper, cinnamon, allspice, Vintage Bee Spiced Apple Creamed Honey in a blender until homogenized.

 

 

Snack

Tortilla espanola / truffle aioli / alderwood smoked salt / green onion

 

Whisk 3 eggs with ¼ cup heavy cream and salt & pepper. In a non-stick pan, sauté 1 diced par-cooked potato and 1 finely diced onion. Turn heat to low, add egg mixture and cook until set (like you would cook a frittata).

Aioli – take 1 cup mayonnaise and add 1 tbsp. White Truffle Olive Oil, mix until incorporated.

 

 

Second Course

Herb marinated salmon / dried tomato / zucchini & potato cake / asparagus / citrus pesto cream

 

Combine Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, fresh chopped herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme), salt & pepper, and marinate salmon 5-6 hours. Remove from marinade and grill until done.

Dried tomato – slice tomatoes thin, bake in oven on silicone mat at 200° until tomatoes are dry & crisp.

Zucchini & potato cake – make mashed potatoes, add egg, flour & zucchini until mixture is moderately stiff. Chill. Cut into rounds and fry.

Citrus pesto cream – make your favorite pesto using Basil & Lemon Olive Oils. Juice 3 lemons, limes & oranges and reduce juice mixture by half. Add 1 ½ cups heavy cream to citrus juices and reduce by half again. Whisk in ½ stick butter. Add 1 tbsp. of pesto to citrus cream and add salt & pepper to taste.

 

 

Third Course

Blackberry & ginger sorbet / lemon curd / Moravian cookie napoleon / fresh fruit / blackberry ginger reduction

 

Sorbet – sweat ginger, add juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup sugar, 5 cups water, Blackberry Ginger Balsamic, and heat to melt sugar. Chill. Put mixture in ice cream machine.

Curd – Cream 1 ½ cups sugar with 1 stick butter, add 2 tbsp. Lemon Olive Oil and the zest & juice of 3 lemons. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, until combined. Pout into small saucepan and heat over low until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Reduction – gently simmer 1 cup Blackberry Ginger Balsamic and 2 tbsp. sugar until reduced into desired thickness.

Basil Olive Oil
from $7.99

Fresh, green and herbal. Basil and olive oil are two integral ingredients in Mediterranean cooking and it was just obvious to us that the two would be wonderful together.Try it on a summer salad or caprese salad and let your taste buds travel to the shores of the Mediterranean.Mix with our Peach White Balsamic, Strawberry Balsamic, or Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic for an outstanding vinaigrette made for a spinach salad.

Butter Olive Oil
from $8.99

Now you can have all the rich, creamy flavor of butter without the dairy!

Our Butter Infused Olive Oil combines the heart-healthy benefits and antioxidant-rich profile of extra virgin olive oil with the decadent taste of butter. Made with 100% natural flavor, it’s a versatile kitchen staple for both sweet and savory dishes.

Delicious, dairy-free, and endlessly useful.

Use it in place of melted butter for baking, brushing over pancakes or waffles, tossing with popcorn or pasta, drizzling on mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, or simply as a buttery bread dip.

White Truffle Olive Oil
from $11.99

A connoisseur’s olive oil. Made in Italy in an artisan fashion without the use of any extracts, this olive oil is smooth, while having an unmistakable intense white truffle flavor.

Makes a great finishing oil for many Mediterranean dishes, in mashed potatoes or try it drizzled on popcorn! A little goes a long way, so use sparingly!

Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic
from $8.99

Sweet, tangy, and beautifully aromatic, this balsamic combines the bold richness of ripe blackberries with the warm, spicy kick of fresh ginger. The result is a vibrant, well-balanced vinegar that brings depth and brightness to a wide variety of dishes.

Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
from $10.99

Transport your taste buds to the rolling hills of Tuscany with this bold and aromatic infused olive oil. Our Tuscan Herb blend features a perfectly balanced medley of classic Italian herbs – oregano, rosemary, marjoram, and garlic.

Robust, savory, and versatile, it’s your go-to for adding depth to everyday dishes. Use it to sauté, grill, roast, or bake. Drizzle over chicken, vegetables, potatoes, or pasta; stir into sauces, soups, or aioli. Blend into marinades and vinaigrettes for unforgettable flavor.

Delicious when paired with Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic, Pomegranate Balsamic, Traditional Balsamic, Oregano White Balsamic, or Fig Balsamic.