Recipe Marinated Olives with Feta

Apricot Canapés 

This recipe makes 16 pieces 

Ingredients:

• 16 dried apricots 


• 8 oz. blue cheese – crumbled 


• 4 oz. walnuts – chopped


• ½ tbsp. agave nectar 


• pinch ground pepper  

Method of Preparation: 

1. 1. Place the apricots on a serving tray 


2. 2. Place the walnuts in a food processor – pulse until small pieces 


3. 3. Top the apricots with the crumbled blue cheese followed by the walnuts 


4. 4. Drizzle over the agave nectar and finish with the fresh pepper. 

Nutritional Information: per apricot 

Calories: 64Protein: 2gCarbohydrates: 7g

Fat: 4g Fiber: 1g Cholesterol: 1mg 

Marinated Olives with Feta 

This recipe makes 1 ½ cups 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives – sliced 


• ½ cup feta cheese – crumbled 


• 2 tbsp. olive oil 


• 1 lemon – zest and juice 


• 2 cloves garlic – minced 


• 1 tbsp. basil 


• 1 tsp. rosemary 


• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 


• fresh ground pepper 

Method of Preparation:

1. 1. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon zest and juice and place aside 


2. 2. In another bowl mix together the olives, garlic, cheese, fresh basil, rosemary and pepper. 


3. 3. Pour over the olive oil mixture and mix well until everything is fully combined. 


4. 4. Place in the fridge over night

*To serve: place 2 tablespoons on water crackers 

Nutritional Information: per serving [2 tablespoons] 

Calories: 73Protein: 1gCarbohydrates: 2g

Fat: 7g Fiber: 0g Cholesterol: 6mg 

Roasted Pears with Sharp Cheddar 

This recipe makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

• 2 Bartlet Pears 


• 1 tbsp. olive oil 


• ½ tsp. salt 


• ½ tsp ground pepper 


• 4 oz. sharp cheddar – thick slices 


• 4 tbsp. pistachios – chopped 


• 4 tbsp. dried cranberries 

Method of Preparation:

1. 1. Pre heat the oven to 425 degrees 


2. 2. Cut the pears in half and discard the core. Place the pears on a baking tray 


3. 3. Drizzle the pears with olive oil and season well. 


4. 4. Bake the pears for 15 minutes’ skin side down. Halfway in turn them over and place 1 oz. of cheese in the core of the pear and continue baking until cheese is melted. 


5. 5. Finish with a sprinkle of pistachios and garnish with the cranberries. 

Nutritional Information: per serving  

Calories: 160Protein: 4gCarbohydrates: 18g

Fat: 9g Fiber: 3g Cholesterol: 14mg 

Honey Glazed Salmon Skewers 

This recipe makes 8 servings 

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp. honey 


• 2 tbsp. lemon juice 


• 1 tbsp. honey mustard 


• 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce 


• 1 tbsp. brown sugar 


• 3 tbsp. olive oil 


• ½ tbsp. salt 


• 1 tbsp. pepper 


• 2 ¼ lbs. salmon fillet

Method of Preparation: 

1. 1. In a large bowl whisk together the honey, lemon juice, honey mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil. 


2. 2. Clean skin the salmon fillets. Cut the fillets into 1 ½ inch pieces 


3. 3. Thread the salmon onto the skewers and season well with salt and pepper. 


4. 4. In a large cast iron skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil 


5. 5. Using a brush – brush the skewers with the sauce. First place half of the skewers in the pan and cool until golden brown on the bottom – 1 – 3 minutes 


6. 6. Turn the skewers and baste with more marinade and cook on the other side till full cooked 


7. 7. Repeat with all the skewers


8. 8. Transfer to a plate and serve. 

Nutritional Information: per serving

Calories: 295Protein: 23gCarbohydrates: 4g

Fat: 20g Fiber: 0g Cholesterol: 62mg 

Smoked Trout Crostini

This recipe makes 10 servings 

Ingredients: 

• 4 oz. cream cheese 


• 1 small shallot – minced 


• 2 tbsp. chives – chopped 


• 1 tbsp. capers 


• 1 tbsp. lemon juice 


• ½ French baguette 


• ½ lbs. smoked trout 


• 1 tbsp. olive oil 

Method of Preparation: 

1. 1. In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese, shallot, chives, capers, lemon juice salt and pepper. Reserve 1 ½ tsp of chopped chives and place aside 


2. 2. Mix for 5 – 7 minutes until smooth and well combined 


3. 3. Cut the baguette into 1 ½ inch slices and place on a baking tray. 


4. 4. Drizzle with oil and place in the over at 350 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes until the outside edge turns golden brown 


5. 5. Remove from the crostini from the oven and spread about 2 tbsp. of cream cheese on each slice 


6. 6. Top with the smoked trout and garnish with reserved chives and serve 

Nutritional Information: per serving 

Calories: 264Protein: 14gCarbohydrates: 34g

Fat: 8g Fiber: 1g Cholesterol: 30mg 

Sweet Roasted Grapes 

This recipe makes 4 servings 

Ingredients: 

• 1 lbs. seedless grapes


• 2 tbs. butter


• ¾ cup walnuts 


• 2 tbsp. brown sugar 


• 1 green apple – chopped 


• 1 tbsp. honey 


• 1 tbsp. lemon juice


• pinch pepper 

Method of Preparation: 

1. 1. Wash the grapes and pat dry 


2. 2. Grease an ovenproof skillet with the butter. Add the grapes and walnuts. Sprinkle with the sugar.


3. 3. Place in the oven at 500 degrees for 20 minutes 


4. 4. Transfer to a bowl. Take the juices from the skillet and place in a small sauce pan. Add the honey and simmer for 6 minutes until thickened 


5. 5. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, apples and pepper. 


6. 6. Pour the syrup over the grapes and serve. 

Nutritional Information: per apricot 

Calories: 285Protein: 4gCarbohydrates: 27g

Fat: 20g Fiber: 3g Cholesterol: 15mg