Dissolve yeast in a small bowl of tepid water; whisk gently to fully incorporate the yeast. Let it stand 5-10 minutes, while the yeast softens.
Combine remaining ingredients into a large stand mixer bowl, form a well for the yeast mixture. Add the mixture and knead the dough with a dough hook until incorporated 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until dough is soft and elastic (5 minutes). Place dough in a oiled bowl, cover with a cloth. Allow to rise at room temperature for one hour or until dough doubles in size.
Once the dough has doubled, turn it onto a floured surface. Use a knife or dough scraper to cut dough into four equal pieces. Gently form each piece into a ball. Dust the dough with flour and cover with plastic and let rise for 20 minutes. The dough is now ready for shaping. Roll to desired thickness, top with selected toppings and bake until golden brown.
Preheat oven to 400º. Place flour, cornmeal and baking powder in a stand mixer bowl, fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low until combined. Add butter oil and 1/2 c yogurt. Beat until mixed. In a 9 inch tart pan, press the dough on the bottom and up the sides. Top with parchment paper and pie weights (or dry beans). Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. spread evenly in the cooled crust. Slice tomatoes 3/8 inch thick and pat dry. Arrange on top of the filling. Bake the tart until the filling is set, approximately 25-30 minutes. Turn the broiler on, and brown the top. Let cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Neapolitan Herb Balsamic vinegar.
Preheat oven to 325º. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the oats, quinoa, pepitas and sesame seeds. Separately whisk together honey, olive oil, egg white and seasoning. Toss with the dry oat blend. Once coated evenly, spread in an even layer. Bake 20-25 minutes stirring twice. Let cool completely and break into pieces. Store in airtight container for 2 weeks.
Line a baking tray with grease proof paper or use a non-stick sheet. In a large bowl, toss the cashews in the oil then set aside. Using a pestle and mortar, crush the peppercorns then mix with the sugar and salt. Add the seasoning mixture to the bowl of nuts and mix until coated. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes.
Place ringed onions in a small bowl and pour the Apricot Balsamic Vinegar and allow to sit 5- 10 minutes. Whisk mustard, and salt into vinegar. Slowly drizzle olive oil and briskly whisk and constantly to create a semi-emulsion. Adjust seasoning.
Plate salad greens, and other vegetables. drizzle with vinaigrette.
Recipe Notes
TWIST: add a citrus oil or balsamic vinegar, or sweeten up the dish with a dark balsamic vinegar. For flavor depth try adding an Olive Twist signature blend -- French, English or Honey of a Rub
Plate arugula, and then arrange cheese and tomatoes in alternating pattern, top with basil leaves and oregano. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze
Any of our fun flavored balsamic vinegar can be thickened into a glaze. Take 1 c of choice balsamic vinegar and place in a small pot, apply heat low and slow on the stove top, until product reduces by 1/2.
Recipe Notes
Twist: Tuscan, Garlic, Milanese Gremolata, or any citrus olive oils. Traditional, raspberry, red apple, juniper berry, cranberry pear, or pomegranate quince balsamic vinegar.
To change up the seasoning, try our The Olive Twist Bread Dipping Blend, French blend, Parisian Blend
Plate fennel, onion and orange slices. Blend balsamic and oils and season to taste. Drizzle plated items.
Recipe Notes
Twist: Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic Olive Oil, Lemon Olive Oil, Switch the fennel seed for Thyme or basil, or chives (try our Parisian Blend!) and consider adding a dollop of Local Honey
Cream the cream cheese, and The Olive Twist Herb Dipping Blend. Best if you let it rest over night. Slice the cucumber and plate. Half the tomatoes. Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of cucumber. Wedge a tomato half in the cream cheese.
Recipe Notes
TIP: for a creamier dip use 1/2 c Mayonnaise and 1/2 c sour cream with 2 Tablespoons of the Olive Twist Herb Dipping Blend
TWIST: Use any of our signature house herb blends -- Brazilian, Parisian, Dilly Cucumber etc.
