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Devilled Eggs on Horseback

Ingredients: 12 large eggs 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons BN Black Peppercorn Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling 2 teaspoons Horseradish & Dill Mustard  Salt and pepper, to taste Paprika, for garnish Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish if desired Instructions: Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing yolks to a medium bowl, and placing the whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks into a fine crumble using a fork. Add mayonnaise, EVOO, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites or use a piping bag for a more elegant presentation. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with a drizzle of EVOO & chopped parsley before serving if desired.   ...

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Roasted Garlic

Ingredients: 7-9 firm, whole heads of garlic, with the stem end sliced off. (Do not slice the root end or the bulb may fall apart) 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Robust Ultra Premium EVOO.  For extra garlic flavor, use Bella Nonnas Garlic Infused Olive Oil. Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. In a pie tin, cake pan, or other shallow oven proof baking vessel, place the garlic heads cut side up. Drizzle each head generously with approximately two teaspoons of EVOO. Seal the pan tight with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant, soft, and golden brown. Cooking Time : 35-40 min Servings : 7-9

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Tomato Jam

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 2" sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/3 cup crisp, good quality white wine 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas 18 Yr Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt Fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Adjust rack to middle of oven, and preheat to 300. In a medium roasting pan (9"x13") or a 12" oven safe skillet, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk the wine, balsamic, and...

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Champagne Garlic Habanero Pickles

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, small, firm pickling cucumbers 1 fresh habanero pepper sliced in half (optional) 5 cloves fresh garlic (optional) 3" sprig fresh dill 1 cup Bella Nonnas Champagne Balsamic Vinegar 1 cup Bella Nonnas A-Premium White Balsamic 2 cups filtered water 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon pickling spice mix (optional) Cooking Instructions: Arrange cucumbers, habanero pepper halves, garlic cloves, and sprig of dill in one large sterilized lidded jar, or divide among smaller sterilized jars with tight fitting lids. In a medium sauce pan set over medium-high heat, heat both vinegars, pickling spice (if using), salt, and water to a simmer. Pour hot liquid over the pickles, making sure the liquid comes above the pickles and allow to cool...

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Wild Smoked Salmon & Avocado Crostini

Ingredients: 1 fresh, sweet baguette, sliced in to 1/2" slices on the diagonal 12 oz. thinly sliced wild smoked salmon 3 ripe avocados, sliced thin 1 small red onion, sliced very thin 1 large garlic cloves cut in half 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup +2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO pinch of sea salt fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped Cooking Instructions: Whisk two tablespoons of lemon juice with 1/3 cup of olive oil and sea salt in a small bowl. Add the thinly sliced onions and toss to coat and set aside. Preheat the grill to medium or heat a grill pan on the stove top over medium-high heat. With a pastry...

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