Smoky Cauliflower Steaks with Balsamic Caramelized Mushrooms (Smoked Olive Oil, Maple Balsamic Vinegar)

Smoky Cauliflower Steaks with Balsamic Caramelized Mushrooms (Smoked Olive Oil, Maple Balsamic Vinegar)

The idea of vegetarian “steak” is appealing. Cauliflower has the shape and texture for a good starting point. Add meaty nuts, mushrooms and smokiness for a satisfying result. The flavor is rich and complex, and the mouth feel is firm yet tender. Serve with some toasted artisanal bread drizzled in olive oil for a full meal.

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Pumpkin Cookies with Balsamic Cream Filling (Maple Balsamic)

I found this cookie recipe online. The cookies are cake-like and perfect for frosting filling. I modified the frosting to my own style since I love to make frosting with different balsamic vinegar flavors for a sweet and savory balance. The result is light and fluffy and flavorful without being too sweet or filling.

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Anne's Famous Smoky Dressing (Fig, Maple, Pear or Mango Balsamic & Smoked Olive Oil)

At the Farmers' Markets, many of you have asked me to relay my recipe for this dressing. After repeating it about 100 times, I  decided it would be much more efficient to just add it to this blog! When you add a bit of smoke to your dressing, it’s like your salad is filled with smoked bacon, or smoked cheddar chunks, or smoked fish … etc.

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Smoky Apple Vinaigrette & Bacon Salad (Maple Balsamic & Smoked Olive Oil)

Our friends Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste came up with these great recipes.

According to Adam and Joanne, "We are big fans of homemade salad dressing. It’s quick, easy and so flexible. Our basic recipe is to combine vinegar + Dijon mustard + something sweet + olive oil. For this, we went with apple cider vinegar and maple syrup then instead of using regular olive oil, we used a smoked olive oil. It adds a great backbone to the dressing and works so well with the bacon."

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