3 La Belle Excuse Must-Haves for Your Summer Recipes
Every year, the return of sunny days make us crave fresh, colourful dishes: think crisp salads, flavourful grilled dishes, and indulgent desserts. Here are 3 La Belle Excuse must-haves to elevate your favourite summer meals!
For Fresh Salads: Balsamic Vinegar
For salads bursting with flavour, we love the La Belle Excuse balsamic vinegar, whether you prefer the traditional or fig version. Their creamy texture and sweet, tangy taste will enhance raw and cooked vegetables, cheeses, nuts, meats and fish, or any other ingredient that inspires you.
Three recipes to try La Belle Excuse Balsamic Vinegar:
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Roasted pepper salad with prosciutto and burrata
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Breaded eggplant salad with tomato and burrata
- Salad with duck breast and caramelized figs
For the BBQ: Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard
La Belle Excuse roasted garlic and white balsamic mustard is a staple for your summer barbecues, whether you incorporate it into your meat preparations or use it in your marinades. We love the combination of roasted garlic and white balsamic vinegar, which enhances the flavours.
Three recipes to try La Belle Excuse Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard:
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Lamb burger with yogurt, feta and lemon zucchini
Chicken under a brick by Laurent Dagenais
- Greek-styled grilled meat
For summer desserts: Extra Virgin Black Olive Oil
Olive oil in a dessert? Yes, you read that right! We love incorporating La Belle Excuse extra virgin black olive oil into our sweet recipes; this unfiltered oil, with less than 0.3% acidity, beautifully enhances the flavours of both fruit and chocolate. We also appreciate its nutritional benefits and the smooth, velvety texture it adds to our preparations.
Three recipes to try La Belle Excuse extra virgin black olive oil:
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Olive oil cake with strawberry and rhubarb compote
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Apple and raspberry crouscake
- Vanilla, olive oil and chocolate ice lollies
In short:
Which olive oil should you choose for the BBQ?
Extra virgin olive oil is ideal for barbecuing because it has a high smoke point and retains its many beneficial properties at high temperatures. In addition to coating foods, it locks in their flavour and ensures even and consistent cooking. Its rich, velvety taste will enhance your favourite grilled dishes without overpowering the flavours of other foods.
Can you use olive oil in marinades?
Olive oil is a great pick for marinade recipes, as it adds both flavour and texture.
Every good marinade contains three basic ingredients:
• A fat, like olive oil, to allow the flavours to develop.
• An acidic element, like mustard or citrus juice, to tenderize the food.
• An aromatic element, like herbs or spices, to add flavour.
• An acidic element, like mustard or citrus juice, to tenderize the food.
• An aromatic element, like herbs or spices, to add flavour.
The finishing touch? A sweet element, like maple syrup or honey, to balance all flavours!
Can olive oil be used in desserts?
Absolutely! A good quality olive oil can replace some or all of the butter in many recipes. It provides a moist texture and aromatic notes that pair particularly well with chocolate, citrus fruits, apples, pears, and berries.
Looking for a simple summer dessert? Add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fleur de sel on vanilla ice cream, and you're all set!
Treat yourself to a delicious summer with La Belle Excuse Balsamic Vinegar, Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard, and Extra Virgin Black Olive Oil – 3 essentials for irresistible summer recipes!
