Entries by Fiona

Baked Brie with Fig Spread

INGREDIENTS: 1 wedge Brie 3 tbsp. Divina Fig Spread 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts 1/4 cup Golden Raisins DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° Spoon fig spread over brie Top with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and raisins Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is gooey Serve immediately with toasted baguette or crackers

Vegan Butter or Better Butter

There is so much dietary information available, and it seems to be a moving target.  One thing for sure, the dietary fats you consume have a significant impact on flavour and health. Here are two recipe alternatives to regular butter, one that is vegan and another that is a better butter.   Needed for this […]

Savoury Lavender Lamb Chops

Lavender balsamic adds a slightly floral, almost citrus flavour to this savoury dish. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Tuscan Herb Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Lavender Dark Balsamic Ingredients: 1 cup (+ extra for grill) Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Tuscan Herb Olive Oil ½ cup Sunshine Coast […]

Caprese Salad with a Provençal twist

Under Napoleon, the Isle of Capri was briefly occupied by the French in the 1800s.  This recipe is a variation on the classic Italian recipe, using flavours reminiscent of Provence. If you can get real Mozzarella di Bufalo, you won’t regret it.  Mozzarella di Bufalo is usually available at Plethore Fine Foods. Needed for this […]

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Persian Lime Goat Cheese and Lavender Balsamic Reduction

Floral and savoury, the oil and vinegar add a  burst of summer citrus and floral flavour to this dish.  Serve with Lavender Champagne Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Lavender Dark Balsamic Ingredients: 1 ½ Tablespoons Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian […]

LAVENDER “CHAMPAGNE”

Take an inexpensive sparkling wine and turn it into something sensational. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Lavender Dark Balsamic   Ingredients per serving: 4 oz sparkling wine (dry).  Chilled. 1 -1.5 tsp Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Lavender Dark Balsamic *measurements depend on the brand you buy   Recipe: […]

Blood Orange Waffles with fresh fruit and Lavender Balsamic Reduction

Substitute Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co Blood Orange Olive Oil in your waffle recipe and then drizzle with an easy Lavender Balsamic Reduction. Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Lavender Dark Balsamic Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Blood Orange Olive Oil (Agrumato Style)   Ingredients: 1/3 cup Sunshine Coast Olive Oil […]

Caramelized Onion Flatbread

Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive oil Co. Garlic Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive oil Co Butter Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic   “This recipe based on the original recipe posted on Foodmatch.com” INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup DIVINA Pitted Kalamata Olives, drained, halved 2 tbsp Sunshine Coast Olive oil Co. […]