Use as a garnish over grilled or roasted meats such as pork or leave the onion out and try it over ice cream, French toast or pancake
1 ½ -2 lbs fresh apricots (can substitute with another fresh summer stone fruit), pitted and sliced
1 sweet onion, lyonnaise cut
4-5 tbsp Cuisine Perel Almond Grapeseed Oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Slivered almonds, toasted
Salt to taste
In sauté pan, heat 3-4 Tbsp Cuisine Perel Almond Grapeseed Oil over med-low heat
Add onion and cook, stirring continuously until the onion is golden and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes
Turn heat to med-high, add apricot slices, toss to coat with oil and cook until soft and caramelized, about 7-10 minutes
Remove from heat, toss with lemon juice, toasted almonds and remaining Cuisine Perel Almond Oil
Season with salt to taste
Serve hot or at room temperature over your favorite grilled meats
Almond Mint Pesto
Serve as a garnish with lamb, pork or game or mix with cream or chicken stock to serve over pasta.
¼ cup almonds, toasted
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 large garlic clove
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only
1 bunch basil, leaves only
½ cup Cuisine Perel Almond Grapeseed Oil
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Salt & pepper to taste
In food processor blend almond, Parmesan and garlic until smooth
Add mint and basil and process, pouring in Almond Grapeseed Oil as you blend
When pesto is desired consistence, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
Almond Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar
2 Tbsp. Orange juice
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Almond Grapeseed Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs, chopped (optional)
Whisk together mustard, vinegar and orange juice
Slowly add oil, whisking continuously
Add herbs, if desired, and season with salt and pepper
Dress salad directly before serving
Apple Pear Chutney
Use as a garnish with grilled pork or beef or as an addition to a fruit and cheese platter.
2 Cups Cuisine Perel D'Anjou Vinegar
½ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Lb. Apples, cored and diced
1 Lb. Pears, cored and diced
1 Cup Raisins
1 - 2 oz piece of Fresh Ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 t. Red Pepper Flakes
3 T. Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
In medium sauce pan, heat vinegar and sugar over low heat until sugar melts
Add apples, pears, raisins, ginger and pepper and cook until fruit is tender and sauce thickens, about 40 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
Place in bowl, mix in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper
Cool, cover and chill.
Basil & Garlic Aoili
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Basil & Garlic Grapeseed Oil
1 Cup Olive Oil
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 t. Dijon Mustard
Juice of 1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper to Taste
In medium mixing bowl, mix together egg yolk, mustard and a pinch of salt
Slowly whisk in oil making sure it incorporates as you go
Once ¼ of oil is blended you can add in larger batches
Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper
Use as a garnish with steamed artichokes, grilled vegetables or on your favorite sandwiches
Black Cherry Pan Sauce
1/3 Cup Cuisine Perel Black Cherry Vinegar
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 Pieces bacon, diced
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and cook until translucent
Add wine, bring to simmer and scraping up browned bits in bottom of pan.
Add vinegar and bring to simmer
Reduce by ½
Add thyme, season with salt and pepper and spoon over your favorite meats
Black Cherry Vinaigrette
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Black Cherry Vinegar
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Almond Oil
2 T. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
3 T. Black Cherries (fresh or frozen)
Place all ingredients in food processor
Blend until smooth
Season with salt and pepper
Use to dress a salad of mixed greens, dried fruit, nuts and cheese or as a sauce over smoked chicken or duck
Citrus Cilantro Tomato & Herb Salsa
¼ Cup Cuisine Perel Citrus Cilantro Grapeseed Oil
1 Lb. Toy Box Tomatoes, halved or quartered
¼ Red Onion, diced
3 T. Capers
4 T. Bunch Fresh Cilantro, leaves only, chopped
4 T. Bunch Fresh Mint, leaves only, chopped
4 T. Sherry Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Roughly chop herbs
Combine all ingredients
Season with salt and pepper
Serve as a dip with guacamole and chips or as a garnish with roasted meats or fish
Citrus Compote
Serves 4
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Blood Orange Vinegar
¼ Cup Honey
2 Pink Grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
2 Navel or Blood Oranges, peeled and sectioned
Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
2 T. Brown Sugar
In sauce pan, combine vinegar, honey and sugar and heat until disolved
Place citrus sections in mixing bowl
Add vinegar syrup and gently mix
Add lemon juice and zest and chill
Serve as a garnish, alone or with fresh or frozen yogurt as a simple dessert
Cranberry Sauce
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Cranberry Vinegar
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
6 oz. Dried Cranberries
1 12 -oz. Bag Frozen Cranberries
Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add dried cranberries, cook 2 minutes.
Add Frozen cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and mixture begins to thicken about 15 minutes.
Transfer to bowl, cover, chill overnight
Discard cinnamon.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Cranberry Vinegar
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 T. maple syrup
1 t. English-style dry mustard
In a bowl whisk together the syrup, mustard and vinegar
Add the oil in a stream continuously whisking
Whisk until emulsified.
Fig Vinaigrette
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Black Fig Vinegar
1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 t. Dijon Mustard
2 T. Fresh Herbs, chopped (thyme, tarragon, marjoram or rosemary)
Salt & Pepper to taste
In mixing bowl, combine herbs, mustard and vinegar.
Slowly whisk in oil, making sure it is incorporated
Season with Salt and pepper to taste
Use to dress a salad of mixed greens, apples, blue cheese and toasted nuts or on your favorite grilled vegetables
Ginger Mango Salsa
5 T. Cuisine Perel Ginger Grapeseed Oil
1 Mango, peeled and diced
1 Avocado, peeled and diced
¼ Red Onion, diced
2 T. Sherry Vinegar
Pinch of Sugar
Pinch of Salt
In small sauté pan heat 1 T. Cuisine Perel Ginger Grapeseed Oil over med. Heat
Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes
Set aside and let cool
In mixing bowl, mix all ingredients and season with salt and sugar if necessary
Serve as a garnish with fish or grilled meats
Ginger Soy Marinade
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Ginger Grapeseed Oil
¼ Cup Soy Sauce
1 Inch Piece Fresh Ginger, smashed
2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and smashed
1 Stick Lemon Grass, smashed
Combine all ingredients
Use to marinade fish, shrimp or steak before grilling
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
¼ Cup Cuisine Perel Key Lime Vinegar
2 T. Olive or Grapeseed Oil
1 Pineapple, peeled and cored
½ Red Onion, small dice
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Preheat grill to medium-high
Grill pineapple slices until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes each side
Remove from grill, dice and place in mixing bowl
In a small sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat
Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes
Add onion to pineapple
Mix with vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste
Serve chilled or at room temperature
Hazelnut Arugula Pesto
¼ Cup hazelnuts, toasted
1 Large garlic clove
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
1 bunch arugula, or 5 oz, if purchased bulk
1 bunch Italian parsley, heads only
½ cup Cuisine Perel Hazelnut Oil
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In food processor blend hazelnuts, Parmesan and garlic until smooth
Add arugula and parsley and process, pouring in Hazelnut Grapeseed Oil as you blend
When pesto is desired consistence, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste
Hazelnut Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. Honey
4 oz. Lemon Juice
6 oz. Cuisine Perel Hazelnut Grapeseed Oil
1 Tbsp, fresh thyme or Rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk mustard, honey and lemon juice together
Slowly add oil and whisk until incorporated
Add herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Hummus
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Lemon Zest Grapeseed Oil
4 Cups Garbanzo Beans, cooked (2 cans)
2 Cloves Garlic, peeled
1 t. Cumin, ground
Juice of 1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper to Taste
In food processor, combine beans, garlic and cumin
Blend to combine
While blending, slowly add Cuisine Perel Lemon Grapeseed Oil and puree to desired consistency
Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve as a dip with toasted pita chips or as a garnish on a baked potato or grilled meats
Pomegranate Fig Tapanade
¼ Cup Cuisine Perel Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
2 T. Olive Oil
2 Cups Fresh Figs, roasted and chopped
1 Pomegranate, seeds only
½ Cup Walnuts, chopped
2 T. Rosemary, chopped
Salt and Pepper to Taste
In food processor, combine figs, walnuts, rosemary, vinegar and oil
Blend until desired consistency
Transfer to bowl, mix in pomegranate seeds, season with salt and pepper
Serve with your favorite cheeses, as a spread on your favorite sandwiches or as a garnish with your favorite meats
Pumpkin Vinaigrette
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Pumpkin Grapeseed Oil
½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 t. Dijon Mustard
2 T. Fresh Herbs, chopped (thyme, tarragon, marjoram or rosemary)
Salt & Pepper to taste
In mixing bowl, combine herbs, mustard and vinegar.
Slowly whisk in oil, making sure it is incorporated
Season with Salt and pepper to taste
Use to dress a salad of mixed greens, apples, blue cheese and toasted nuts or on your favorite grilled vegetables
Roasted Garlic Sundried Tomatoes
4 Oz. Sundried Tomatoes, dried
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 Cup Water, for boiling
Place sundried tomatoes in heat proof mixing bowl
Boil water and pour over tomatoes
Allow to stand about 10 minutes to soften tomatoes
While still warm, strain tomatoes and gently press to remove excess oil
Place in jar and cover with Cuisine Perel Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
Allow to stand at least 1 hour (these will stay good, covered in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks) before using as garnish for grilled meats, sandwiches or in salads
Seafood Marinade
1 Cup Cuisine Perel Tequila Lime Vinegar
3 T. Sesame Oil
1 Stem Lemon Grass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
1 1-inch piece Ginger, peeled and smashed
2 Cloves Garlic, smashed
Salt and pepper to Taste
Combine all ingredients
Use to marinade shrimp, scallops or your favorite white fish before grilling or pan-frying
Simple Lemon Dressing
½ Cup Cuisine Perel Lemon Zest Oil
6 T. Lemon Juice
1 t. Dijon Mustard
Zest of 1 Lemon
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Whisk together lemon juice, mustard and zest
Slowly whisk in Cuisine Perel Lemon Zest Oil and season with salt and pepper
Use to dress a seasonal salad or as a marinade for chicken or turkey before grilling
Truffled Vinaigrette
Serve over salad of roasted beets, arugula and goat cheese or lobster, avocado and grapefruit
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
4 oz. Lemon Juice
1 cup Pure Grapeseed Oil
3-4 oz. Cuisine Perel Truffle Oil
¼ bunch fresh tarragon, chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste