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Dig in to this amazing dip that is brightened with lemon and lavender. Dip it with chips, and veggies, or make a fun sandwich using this as your base and add a little bit of tomato, pickles and lettuce.  Lemon Lavender White Bean Hummus 1 15 oz can white beans 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp herbes de provence 1/2 tsp culinary lavender bud 1/4 tsp salt Top with dressing 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp herbes de provence 1/2 tsp culinary lavender bud dash salt & pepper In a blender combine your white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, herbes de provence, culinary lavender, and salt. Blend until smooth and place into serving bowl. In a small bowl combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp of herbes de provence, 1/2 tsp culinary lavender and dash of salt and pepper. Stir to blend together and drizzle over your dip. Serve it with chips and veggies. We hope you enjoy this recipe. We would love to see you on our Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest post where we continue to bring you lavender inspiration.
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This lavender appetizer is sure to please anyone looking to add the sophistication and elegance to their appetizer plate. These infused wine and lavender blackberries are a treat on top of brie cheese and a elegant lavender lemon curd. Dreamy....delicious and oh so yummy!  Wine & Lavender-Soaked Berries 1/2 cup red wine ( or non alcoholic version would be grape juice) 1 Tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup 1 tsp lemon juice Lemon Lavender Curd 1/4 cup Lemon Curd 1/2 tsp Lavender Extract Thin wafer style crackers Stir together, red wine, Lavender Simple Syrup and lemon juice into a small bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of fresh blackberries to your wine mixture. Let the berries soak for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. In a small bowl combine lemon curd and lavender extract, stir until combined.  Brie & Berry Cocktail Bites
To assemble your Lavender Cocktail Picks, smear a little Lemon Lavender Curd onto your cracker, cut your brie cheese into small squares, poke a hole through the cheese with a toothpick. Insert your lavender cocktail into a pre-poked berry and then into cheese square, place on top of cracker and lemon curd. The trick to Lavender Cocktail Picks is to think light. They aren't super strong, so you are looking to add the garnish bling but keeping in mind they are fragile. Make them just before serving. We always love when we inspire others with our lavender recipes! If you make this share with us #norwoodlavenderfarm so we can see it. If you share our recipe or photo we just ask that you give photo and recipe credit. Go out and be inspired with lavender! Roasted grapes are the hot new trend this year and we couldn't help join the fun with this easy to make up recipe. The flavors that meld together to shine in this upscale appetizer.  Roasted Grapes 2 cups red grapes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp culinary lavender buds sprinkle of salt Preheat oven to 425℉ oven. In a mixing bowl combine grapes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, culinary lavender and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until mixed together and grapes are coated. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until grapes shrivel slightly, crack and or slightly toast. Remove from oven when done and assemble rest of appetizer. Crostini Brie Crostini Bread, sliced Brie cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes Turn stove down to 350℉. Place your crostini pieces on a baking sheet with a 1/4 inch cube of brie cheese. Bake until cheese melts about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and with a spatula move them to your appetizer plate. Top each crostini cheese bread a couple grapes. Then drizzle with the Lavender Balsamic dressing on top. Serve and enjoy! Lavender Balsamic Dressing 1 Tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar In a small bowl combine your Lavender Simple Syrup and balsamic vinegar, stir to mix and use for topping your crostini bread. Garnish the plate with some Lavender Cocktail Picks. If you don't have lavender simple syrup you could replace with honey, but we now you'll like the special addition of the extra little bright flavor that lavender brings to this appetizer.  We always enjoy seeing others inspired by our recipes. If you make this #norwoodlavenderfarm so we can see it. Please make sure if using our recipe or pictures that you give credit.
Go out and be inspired with lavender! Are you in need of a quick and easy appetizer?! We love how easy this is to make up making it the perfect game day or holiday appetizer.  Barbecue Lavender Honey Meatball Appetizer
1 pound frozen meatballs 1 cup honey barbecue sauce 1 tsp Lavender Extract 1 box Lavender Cocktail Picks 1 package small round bread slices cilantro (optional garnish) chives (optional garnish) culinary lavender bud (optional garnish) In a small bowl combine the honey barbecue sauce and stir in your lavender extract, set aside. In a crockpot add your frozen meatballs, pour over the barbecue sauce mixture and gently stir to coat meatballs. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. To assemble appetizer, with a spoon place a meatball on slice of bread. Insert your lavender cocktail pick through both the meatball and into the bread. Garnish with chopped chive, parsley and lavender buds. Serve appetizers with a small spatula. Serve and enjoy! We love when people share and enjoy our recipes. If you make this please #norwoodlavenderfarm so we can see it. |
AuthorI am Nicole Callen, lavender lover, farmer, and owner of Norwood Lavender Farm. My intention for this page is to bring you great lavender related content that you can use. Most of it contains culinary adventures that transpire in my kitchen, as I have a love for the complex floral flavor and depth that lavender brings to cooking. 
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