Posts by OliveOilGuru

Chocolate Orange Waffles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3 tsp. Baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup good quality cocoa powder 1/4 cup date sugar 1 cup plain yogurt 2 large eggs 4 Tbs. Olive Us Orange Agrumato (fused) Olive Oil Directions: Preheat the waffle iron. Mix together to dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk…

Olive Us Greek Salad

Fresh and fabulous…our Greek Salad is always as beautiful to look at as it is to eat! This is my Mom’s favourite… she makes it at least once a week!  Love you, Mom!! Ingredients: 3-4 tomatoes, cut into wedges or bite sized pieces (or about 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, cut in half) 1 medium…

Chimichurri Sauce

There are no rules about when or where you can use this versatile condiment to bring a splash of flavour and pleasing contrast to your culinary creations! By using exceptional ingredients, even in simple applications such as this, a high level of refinement can be obtained. Using some of the finest, freshest olive oil on…

Summer Peach Caprese Salad

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

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

“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

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

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

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…