Highland Foods Store

Here are a few sampling ideas we used at the New England Products Trade Show we attended this month. Each one in purely and simply delicious and would make for a simple snack or a hors d’oeuvre for your family and friends.

Maple Pepper® with Habanero or Maple Pepper® Original Seasoned Fruit: Sprinkle an amount to your liking on your favorite fruits to create a new taste sensation. We have used apples, cantaloupe, watermelon and oranges. Try some on these and your other favorite fruits.

Maple Pepper® Cream Cheese Dip: This is a simple dip for fresh vegetables, or a cracker and bread spread. Use the Maple Pepper® flavor of your choice. Mix your desired amount of Maple Pepper® with cream cheese and a splash of fresh lemon juice. We like to add a dollop or two of sour cream or yogurt as well.

Maple Pepper® Olive Oil* Dip: Mix in your favorite flavor of Maple Pepper® with olive oil. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. You may warm the mixture up a bit too if you’d like. We find this brings out more of the flavor. Use as a dip for fresh French or Italian bread.

Maple Pepper® Marinated Cucumbers: Mix red wine or balsamic vinegar with our Maple Pepper® Olive Oil Dip. Toss is some fresh basil. Mix and pour over fresh sliced cucumbers.

• We recommend Lakonia Greek Products Olive Oil for all of our Maple Pepper® recipes calling for olive oil. Lakonia’s olive oils are imported from Greece and hand crafted here in Maine. www.lakoniagreekproducts.com