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Summer Peach Caprese Salad

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Ingredients: 8 oz. good quality whole milk ricotta 1 large ripe peach, sliced in 1/4″ slices (8 slices) 1/4 cup fresh torn basil leaves 2 tablespoons Olive Us Peach White Balsamic 2 tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt & pepper to taste Directions: Arrange the sliced peaches on a platter sandwiching…

Sweet Corn Fritters

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These corn fritters are amazing when made with fresh, sweet corn, but even frozen corn can be used to bring some summer sunshine to a winter meal!  Ingredients: 6 cobs of corn, shucked (approx. 3-4 cups corn kernels) 4 green onions, finely chopped 3/4 – 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped…

Blueberry & Fresh Lemon Olive Oil Gelato

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“Anytime!!”  Yes, that’s the answer to our question… “When is the best time to eat gelato??”  This recipe is made with our fresh Olive Us Lemon Agrumato Olive Oil which is made by crushing fresh ripe lemons together with fresh organic olives to make the oil!  It’s amazing and versatile!! Other combinations can be used…

Baklouti Chili Agrumato & Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

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Warm, spicy, ever so cheesy, and savory, this cornbread is delicious by itself or accompanied by a steamy bowl of soup or along on your summer picnic! Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2  cups whole milk 2 large…

Blackberry-Ginger Balsamic Glazed Wings

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Ingredients 4 pounds chicken “party” wings 2 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Olive Us Persian Lime Olive oil, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup Olive Us Blackberry-Ginger Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce Directions Combine soy sauce, balsamic, pepper, olive oil and wings in a large, zip-top bag. Close bag and…

Olive Us Ancient Grain Salad

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This salad is more of a guideline or starting point for your own creation! Whenever possible, use what’s fresh in season or see what’s in your fridge that would be a tasty addition or substitute.  There’s no right or wrong with this versatile recipe! Try chopped cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, jicama & so on! Many combinations…

Strawberry Spinach Salad Rolls

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Perfect for serving as a colourful appetizer, snack or part of a summer lunch!  So versatile and simple to change the ingredients to make your own creations! So pick up some fresh fruit, veg, left-over rice or noodles, (let your imagination go wild with possibilities!) and get wrapping!  Drizzle some Olive Us Denissimo or dress…

Canada Day Weekend Hours at Olive Us! HAPPY CANADA DAY!!

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Hope you have a wonderful Canada Day!!  Come and visit us if you’re around! Vernon:  3003A – 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC  V1T 2C1    250-260-2880 Lake Country:  76 – 9522 Main Street, Lake Country, BC  V4V 2L9   778-480-6457 Salmon Arm: 112 -2090 10th Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, BC  V1E 1T4  

Olive Us Savory Whipped Feta Dip

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This dip is so addictive that you’ll want to serve it again and again, not just for parties, but for yourself too! So many possibilities with this basic recipe… so go ahead & play! Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and at room temperature 3 ounces whipped cream cheese, at room temperature 6 cloves roasted…