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In Season in the Okanagan: April Edition!

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Spring has sprung! Wondering how to use all these lovely eats popping up at the market and in the garden? Check out our seasonal recipes for April: (just click the italicized text to view the recipe) Asparagus +Asparagus Tart +Bacon and Asparagus Quiche +Salmon & Asparagus in Dill & Lemon Cream Sauce over Pappardelle +And…

Chocolate Layer Cake

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We love making layer cakes on birthdays and special occasions when you want a beautiful centerpiece to gather around. This chocolate cake is moist and rich, but not too sweet.* It’s generously covered with dark chocolate espresso frosting that will leave you licking the plate! Cake: 1 cup boiling hot coffee 1 cup unsweetened cocoa…

Ratatouille

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Just like out of the movie, this ratatouille delivers on flavour and looks beautiful too! It’s perfect for a late summer harvest of zucchinis and tomatoes, but can be made anytime you have the produce on-hand. It’s easiest to slice the vegetables with a mandoline, but with some patience it can easily be done with…

Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

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This delicious soup is creamy and super easy to make. A fast, weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Basil, Lemon, or Tuscan Herb) 1 shallot, diced 6 cloves garlic, smashed Chili flakes, to taste 2 Cups dry Lemon Garlic Orzo (find it at Olive…

Buttery Olive Oil Hollandaise Sauce

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Delicious over Sunday morning eggs benny, asparagus, or any of your favorite savory brunch eats! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (warmed) 3 egg yolks 1 cup Olive Us Butter Infused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Olive Us Garlic Sea Salt A pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper (optional) Fresh ground pepper to taste Add…

Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Halibut

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A great treat to share with family or friends! Perfect alongside fresh, local asparagus, risotto or wild rice, and a fresh salad! 3 tablespoons Olive Us Champagne Vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Zest of one lemon 3 tablespoons Olive Us Single Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Rosemary, Leek, or Garlic) 1 tablespoon…

Bacon and Asparagus Quiche

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Celebrate the weekend with a lovely asparagus and Gruyere quiche made with our amazingly savory, heart healthy Fused Leek Oil! Crust Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup Olive Us Leek Fused Olive Oil 1⁄4 cup ice cold water Crust directions: Mix flour and salt with fork. Beat leek olive oil and…

Creamy Lentils (Vegan)

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This delicious side dish is made in 5 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals. Try it on pasta, a Buddha bowl, on toast, or in a wrap! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 1 398ml jar/can French lentils, drained (or soak and cook about 3/4C of dried lentils) 1 Tbsp Olive Us Tuscan…

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies

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Especially delectable using Rock Coast Toffee Bark which you can find at Olive Us, these gooey, rich cookies are a real treat! The browned butter adds an extra layer of toasty flavour that you can’t miss out on! 2 1/4C all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp instant coffee powder (optional) 1/2 tsp…

Tomato Herb Fettuccine with Lemon Whipped Ricotta

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This light and easy pasta dish is a perfect 20-minute meal to make on a weekday night! You can also add any roasted veggies such as zucchini, pepper, eggplant, or beets or a couple handfuls of spinach or arugula to make this dish a meal! ½ lb Roasted Garlic Herb Fettuccine (or another Olive Us…