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Raspberry Basil Gin Smash

One of our favorite refreshing drinks of the summer. It can be made with raspberries or strawberries- either is delicious! The basil adds a savory twist to the wild raspberry balsamic and the flavours meld together perfectly. Don’t miss out on this summer drink! 2 oz gin 1 oz Olive Us Cascadian Wild Raspberry White…

Lemon Basil Fettuccine with Crispy Prosciutto

A light and refreshing pasta dinner to serve in the summer with a glass of dry white wine. Serve this as a main or as a side with a larger meal of roasted vegetables such as squash, carrots, and beets! ½ lb Lemon Basil Fettuccine (or another Olive Us fettuccine such as Basil Garlic, Roasted…

Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto

Simple and delicious meal for a summer gathering or a weeknight— make sure there are leftovers because this is a great lunch the next day! ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find two kinds in-store at Olive Us, or our online…

Olive Us Creamy Basil Pomegranate Dressing

There are a multitude of combinations and ways to enjoy this creamy dressing! Ingredients: 1/4 C. Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Us Pomegranate-Quince White Balsamic 1/2 tsp Olive Us Pacific Blue Sea Salt 1/4 tsp dried basil or 1 Tbsp fresh basil, minced Directions: Combine all ingredients…

Summer Cherry Salad with Goat Cheese and Olive Us Creamy Basil Pomegranate Dressing

Salads are beautiful things!!  Not only can they be delicious, appealing and healthy… they can also be incredibly versatile.  Salad making offers an endless ability to create wonderful meals or side dishes with just a little creativity and a few ingredients! Have fun! Salad: -4 C. arugula or mixed greens -Handful fresh cherries, pitted -Handful…

Zucchini & Parmesan over Tomato Basil Fettuccine

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. Pappardelle’s Tomato Basil Fettuccine (or other Pappardelle’s pasta from Olive Us!) 1 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into thinly sliced rounds 1 Tablespoon Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or try Garlic, Tuscan Herb, etc) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh…

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta

Bread 1 baguette (or 1/2 a loaf of French bread), in 1” slices 1/3 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Garlic, Leek, or Milanese Gremolata) Sundried Tomato Pesto 1 cup sundried tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp Olive Us Lemon Twist Sea Salt 1/2 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb…

Basil Garlic Fettuccine with Caponata Vegetables

Ingredients:  1/2 lb. Pappardelle’s Basil Garlic Fettuccine 1/2 – 3/4 cup Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), divided 1 1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup tomato sauce 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup celery, sliced crosswise into pieces 2 – 4 Tablespoons green olives, pitted and…

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Basil Vinaigrette

Salad: 1-2 Cups Strawberries, sliced 4 oz. Chevre (fresh goat cheese) 8 Cups fresh spinach (or other greens) 1/4 Cup sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 Cup whole pecans, roasted* (see below)   Dressing: 1/4 Cup Olive Us Basil olive oil 2 – 3 Tablespoons Olive Us Strawberry Dark Balsamic 1 teaspoon good quality Dijon mustard (optional) 1/4…

Torn Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes & Mozzarella Fresca Salad

It doesn’t get easier or more elegant than this! Using mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes right at their peak-of-ripeness with the freshest olive oil in the world makes an incredible combination! 6 cups baby arugula washed, spun dry 2 cups of sliced heirloom tomatoes 1/3 cup freshly torn basil leaves 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced…