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Balsamic Vinegar to Prepare Meats Balsamic Vinegar is a go-to ingredient when marinating or preparing meats. This is because it can tenderize a tough cut of meat while adding a spectacular flavor to the dish. As a general rule, only red meat needs to be tenderized while the chicken and fish can solely take advantage […]
When you think back on the holidays growing up you can’t help but to think of the tasty desserts your mother or grandmother made throughout the years. A common pastime is baking cookies for the holidays and that tradition still holds today. However, now unlike back then we are more aware of the quality of […]
Icing Recipe for Cookies Ingredients 3 ¾ cups of confectioners’ sugar 3 large egg whites or an egg binder if you are vegan ½ teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch of salt Food coloring, as needed Step 1: In a bowl combine the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk until stiff and glossy […]
Christmas Cookie Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup flour ½ tsp of baking powder Salt to taste 1/2 cup of sugar 1 egg or egg binder if vegan 1/4 cup of Verde Valley Natural Butter Flavored Olive Oil 1/4 cup of milk or milk substitute if dairy free ½ tsp cinnamon Recipe: Step 1: Preheat the oven […]
When purchasing gifts during the holidays most of us have everything we need. However, when you actually make a gift for someone it means so much more. My go-to gift for friends and family is homemade infused olive oils. In fact, I love these gifts so much that whenever we go to an event at […]
Simple Basil Chili Infused Olive Oil Recipe Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Basil Olive Oil 6-8 Small Dried Red Chili Peppers (Can be less than 6 if want a milder spice) Recipe: Step 1: Warm the dried chili peppers and olive oil together over medium heat until you see tiny bubbles. Turn off the […]
Simple Olive Wood Smoked Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil 4 washed and completely dried rosemary sprigs (about five inches long) Recipe: Step 1: Warm rosemary and olive oil together over very low heat for five to seven minutes. Cool half-hour. **It’s important that your rosemary […]
Simple Spicy Garlic Infused Olive Oil Recipe Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves peeled 1 ½ teaspoons chili flakes (Add more or less to taste) Recipe: Step 1: Warm olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes if using over low heat for eight to ten minutes until garlic is […]
If you use balsamic vinegar, it’s probably exclusively in your homemade salad dressings or marinades. Yet, this flavor filled vinegar has much more to offer than just a condiment in your pantry. Balsamic vinegar actually enhances the taste of your food and at Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders, we have so many flavor infused balsamic […]
Look in your pantry. I can just about guarantee you have an old bottle of balsamic vinegar just sitting there. People think of vinegar as something that goes on top of a salad, but what most people don’t realize is it is one of the best ingredients to cook with. It is so versatile and […]
