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5 Techniques to Elevate Your Meals with Infused Oils and Vinegars That Will Spark Kitchen Creativity
At Humming Hills Farm, we pour our heart into crafting small-batch infused extra virgin olive oils and offer balsamic vinegars that transform everyday meals into something special. You’ve likely used our oils for dipping bread or dressing salads—classics for a reason! But these bottles hold so much more potential. With our growing lineup, including new Finishing Salts (our newest small batch product), gourmet pastas, a rich black garlic sauce, and handcrafted wooden dipping bowls, there’s endless room to play in the kitchen. Ready to get creative? Here are five techniques to elevate your meals using our infusions, with a nod to our newest additions.
1. Drizzle for Drama
A quick drizzle of our rosemary garlic oil over roasted potatoes or a swirl of fig balsamic over grilled veggies adds instant wow-factor. It’s a simple way to make any dish feel gourmet, no extra work required. Try finishing with a pinch of one of our new finishing salts for an extra layer of flavor—think a subtle crunch that ties it all together.
A quick drizzle of our rosemary garlic oil over roasted potatoes or a swirl of fig balsamic over grilled veggies adds instant wow-factor. It’s a simple way to make any dish feel gourmet, no extra work required. Try finishing with a pinch of one of our new finishing salts for an extra layer of flavor—think a subtle crunch that ties it all together.
2. Marinate with Magic
Whisk a splash of our hot chili pepper oil with white balsamic to marinate chicken or shrimp before grilling. The oils and vinegars do the heavy lifting, infusing bold flavors in minutes. Our new black garlic sauce can add a savory, umami kick to marinades, too—perfect for elevating your next stir-fry.
Whisk a splash of our hot chili pepper oil with white balsamic to marinate chicken or shrimp before grilling. The oils and vinegars do the heavy lifting, infusing bold flavors in minutes. Our new black garlic sauce can add a savory, umami kick to marinades, too—perfect for elevating your next stir-fry.
3. Toss for Texture
Toss our Tuscan oil with one of our gourmet pastas (freshly added to our pantry!) for a quick, flavorful dinner. The herbs in the oil cling to the pasta’s unique shapes, making every bite sing. A touch of IGP Certified Balsamic of Modena can deepen the dish, creating a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Toss our Tuscan oil with one of our gourmet pastas (freshly added to our pantry!) for a quick, flavorful dinner. The herbs in the oil cling to the pasta’s unique shapes, making every bite sing. A touch of IGP Certified Balsamic of Modena can deepen the dish, creating a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
4. Finish with Flair
Instead of heavy sauces, use our truffle balsamic as a finishing touch on soups or risottos. It’s a small move that adds big sophistication. Pair it with our new wooden dipping bowls for a rustic presentation when serving with crusty bread—your guests will notice the difference.
Instead of heavy sauces, use our truffle balsamic as a finishing touch on soups or risottos. It’s a small move that adds big sophistication. Pair it with our new wooden dipping bowls for a rustic presentation when serving with crusty bread—your guests will notice the difference.
5. Experiment with Pairings
Mix and match our oils and vinegars to discover your signature flavor combo. Try basil oil with a hint of something from our balsamic lineup for a fresh twist on veggies or proteins. Curious about what pairs best? Check out our pairings page for inspiration to spark your next dish.
Mix and match our oils and vinegars to discover your signature flavor combo. Try basil oil with a hint of something from our balsamic lineup for a fresh twist on veggies or proteins. Curious about what pairs best? Check out our pairings page for inspiration to spark your next dish.
There you have it—five ways to let Humming Hills Farm’s infusions, and a sprinkle of our new products, bring creativity to your kitchen. We’ve been having fun at the farm experimenting with our new Finishing Salts, pastas, black garlic sauce, and dipping bowls, and we can’t wait for you to try them. Got a favorite way to use our oils or vinegars, or any other new product you have tried? Drop us a message on social media or share online—we’d love to hear what you’re cooking! Check back next month for more flavor-packed tips from Humming Hills Farm.
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