Perfect for meatless Mondays. Learn how to sweat your eggplant for the best flavor and texture!Ingredients• 1 medium large eggplant (about 1½ pounds)• 3 cups chunky marinara sauce (i.e. Emeril’s Home Style)• 1 cup bread crumbs• 1 TBLS vomFASS Aglio & Peperoncino Spice Blend• 1 TBLS vomFASS Italian Herb Spice Blend• 2 eggs + 2 TBLS milk• 2 cups shredded mozzarella• ½ cup grated parmesan• 2 TBLS vomFASS Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil• 2 Roma Tomatoes, sliced (optional-garnish)Directions1. Peel eggplant and slice into ½ inch round slices. Larger pieces cut in half (see directions for sweating eggplant below)2. In a...
I love my crockpot and even during summer months I pull it out to create one of our favorites—pulled pork sandwiches in the crockpot or other slow cookerIngredients (serves 6-8)• 2 lb. pork tenderloin • 2 TBLS vomFASS Sweet and Spicy BBQ Rub• 1 large sweet onion, chopped coarse (about 1 cup)• ¼ cup + extra vomFASS Apple Balsam Vinegar• ¼ cup + extra vomFASS Red Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil• 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional)• Salt and Pepper to tasteDirections:1. Chop onion and place in bottom of crockpot.2. Trim tenderloins (remove the tough layer of silverskin if present). Season...
I love this creamy coleslaw on top of the vinegar based pork BBQ sliders. In this recipe I lighten it up my using both olive oil and mayo. Ingredients• 1 package (14oz) Cole slaw mix• 3 thinly sliced green onions• ¼ cup of vomFASS Calamansi Balsam Vinegar• ¼ cup vomFASS Don Carlos Extra Virgin Olive Oil• ½ cup mayo• 1 TBLS grainy mustard• 1 TBLS Honey• ½ tsp vomFASS Seasoned Salt• ½ teaspoons of celery seed• salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Directions1. In a small bowl prepare dressing by whisking together the vinegar, mustard, honey, extra virgin olive...
Our Carolina peaches are in season! This delightful salad is so pretty and perfect for summer entertaining. I like to serve it in Bibb lettuce cups with homemade pita points. Salad Ingredients• 3/4 lb. shrimp (cooked)• 1 avocado, coarsely chopped (do not do this until ready to put together)• 1 large or 2 small ripe peaches, coarsely diced• 1/4 medium red onion, slice very thin• 1 orange, sectioned • Salt and Pepper to taste Dressing Ingredients• ¼ cup vomFASS Bear’s Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil• ¼ cup vomFASS Ginger Grape with Lemon Balsam Vinegar• 1 TBS TBLS orange juice• 1...
Kat’s Salad is perfect for summer. I’m going to add blueberries and make a festive red, white and blue salad for our 4th of July Celebration. For the vinaigrette: 1 T. shallots, minced fine ¼ cup vomFASS Star Blueberry Balsam Vinegar ¼ cup orange juice 3 TBLS vomFASS Honey Balsam Vinegar ½ cup vomFASS Agora Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste For the salad: 8 cups baby salad greens 3 cups red watermelon, rind removed, seeded, and cut into cubes 8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled ¾ cup fresh mint leaves, minced Directions: Whisk together the shallots, vinegars, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in...