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Chef's Q(uick) Tips
using products from
The Posh Gourmet
Chef's Q-Tips are courtesy Sandie Jarrett
Q-Tips Using
Bread Dipping Oils and Dipping Sauces
Balsamic Vinaigrette is all the rage and for a
delicious reason! It is sweet, tangy, and
compliments so many dishes. For a new twist on
this classic dressing, whisk in a tablespoon or two of
our delicious
Roasted Tomato & Balsamic Dipping Sauce. This
versatile sauce can be brushed on grilled chicken or
fish, thinned with EVOO and then drizzled on vegetables,
or used as a pasta toss.
Roasted Tomato & Balsamic Dipping Sauce makes a
tasty sandwich spread. Made from quality extra virgin olive oil,
canola oil, cabernet and balsamic vinegars, tomatoes, capers and spices, our
Roasted Tomato & Balsamic Dipping Sauce is a
healthy alternative to mayonnaise. For a delicious Panini Sandwich,
brush one side of a thick slice of country bread with EVOO. Fill the
dry side of the bread with sliced turkey and add a large dollop of
Roasted Tomato & Balsamic Dipping Sauce. Top
with another slice of bread, brush the top with EVOO and grill till golden
brown. A slice of Provolone can be added if desired. Brush both sides of a thick
slice of rustic bread with
Provencal Grapeseed Oil Bread Dipper
and grill in a Panini Press until golden brown. Serve with pasta or a
fresh vegetable salad.
Q-Tips Using
Olive Oils
To create your
own bread dipping oil, pour a small puddle of
olive oil,
infused olive oil, or
grapeseed oil into a shallow
bowl. Now pour a splash of
balsamic vinegar or
infused vinegar in the
center. Sprinkle with a few minced herbs.
Use your
favorite
infused olive oil or other
gourmet oil when making
Aioli. You can't buy richness like this.
Sauté chicken or
shellfish in
infused olive oil
to add a delicious layer of flavor.
Q-Tips Using
Grapeseed Oils
Create easy
stir-fry meals by using
flavored grapeseed oil.
Ginger Grapeseed oil
goes great with Asian flavors.
Sauté chicken or
shellfish in infused or flavored
grapeseed oil to
add a delicious layer of flavor.
Drizzle cooked
vegetables with flavored or
infused grapeseed oil to add
a 'chef's touch'.
Sauté Chicken breast fillets in
Lemon-Zest Grapeseed Oil for
a refreshing flavor. Season with a sprinkle of
3-Lemon Pepper, and
Lemon or Citrus Sea Salt.
Add fresh chopped Italian parsley and thyme. Serve with rice pilaf.
Q-Tips Using
Infused Vinegars
Add a spoonful
of
fruit infused vinegar to
sparkling water for a natural soda.
Drizzle cooked vegetables with
infused vinegar to add a
'chef's touch'.
Q-Tips Using
Pestos and
Tapenades
Blend 1 part
mayonnaise to 2 parts
Balsamic Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.
Use as a spread on grilled chicken sandwiches!
Pour a puddle of extra virgin
olive oil in a shallow bowl or saucer. Add a couple of teaspoons or
more of
Classic Basil Pesto to the oil. Stir with a fork to blend.
Use as a dipping oil for chunks of warm Italian bread.
Q-Tips Using
Sea Salts,
Seasoning Blends, and Peppers
If you love lemon pepper as much as I do, then give my
healthier 'blend' a try! In a little jar, combine delicious, crunchy
Lemon Sea Salt - a
blend of Mediterranean Sea Salt and lemon peel and
Three Lemon Pepper.
It is so scrumptious - you'll find yourself using it over and over again.
Great on grilled chicken, fish, baked potatoes, and egg dishes.
Misc. Q-Tips
Store
gourmet oil in light
resistant containers such as
ceramic oil bottles or dark
glass to extend shelf life.
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every last drop of the products you love, visit our blog,
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of your favorite gourmet ingredients.
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Resource Section
If you are looking for information
regarding the selection, storage, or benefits of using high quality oils and
vinegars, you might find the information in our
Resource Section helpful.
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