Fresh quince can be elusive. But this is definitely the season in which to find them. In light of the fact that they're not edible, or at least enjoyable in their raw state, they have not found popularity in the market like other fall/winter fruits. That being said, I am smitten with this chameleon of the fruit...
Confit of Tomatoes, Peppers, and Sweet Red Onions
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small whole sweet tomatoes such as cherry or grape 1 large red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper or several smaller sweet red peppers such as Marconi, sliced thin or halved if smaller 8 large garlic cloves 1 - 2" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup fresh,...
Leaning Ladder Cooking Classes
Time to Channel Your Inner (or Wannabe) Chef! At the Leaning Ladder, we specialize in selling premium olive oils and vinegars. We love showing our customers the many different ways to use and mix and match our products. And one of the ways we do this in a fun and educating forum is through...
Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed and Grilled Rib-Eye Steak
Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce 1/3 cup Pomegranate Balsamic 1/4 cup Organic Garlic Olive Oil 1 Tbs. good quality Dijon style mustard 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt Instructions Prepare the grill or broiler. In a medium bowl, whisk the mustard with the salt, and balsamic until blended thoroughly. Slowly drizzle in...
Roasted Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Infused Olive Oil
Ingredients 8 medium red new potatoes 1/2 cup garlic olive oil ( You could also substitiue with any non-infused UP EVOO or Chipotle Olive Oil, Gremolata Olive Oil, Baklouti Chili Olive Oil, Harissa Olive Oil, or Mushroom Sage Olive Oil) 2 teaspoons kosher salt fresh ground pepper to taste 1 cup grated cheddar...
Roasted Butternut Squash With Sage and Toasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Ricotta Salata
For the Roasted Butternut Squash 1 medium butternut squash peeled, and cut in to 3"-4" "sticks" no more than 1" thick 2 tablespoons of intense UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as Picual, Picholine, or Coratina 2 tablespoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice White Balsamic 1 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground pepper Preheat the...