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Lemon Caprese Pasta Salad

A light, refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer! Share this at a lunch or dinner party amongst friends or as an easy weeknight meal. Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! ½ lb Lemon Chive Rooster Comb Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Tri-colour Wheels, Pesto Cavatappi, or Garlic Chive Seashells) 2 Tbsp…

Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad

A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…

Truffled Pasta with Wine and Chanterelles

This light, savoury dish is one that we come back to again and again for a quick, weeknight dinner. If you’re a truffle lover, you’ll appreciate the earthy aspects of the dish combined with the bright flavours of white wine and lemon. However, if you’re not a truffle fan, just omit the truffle oil and…

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…

Creamy Spinach and Zucchini Pasta

Easy and flavourful pasta dish that’s light and loaded with vegetables (topped with cream sauce of course). Broil it after for a beautifully golden brown, melted cheesy top! Pasta ½ lb Plain Trumpet pasta (or any of the other short pastas at Olive Us, like Trumpet Herb) 3 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or…

Boeuf Bourguignon

A variation on Julia Child’s famous dish, your house will be filled with warm stewing scents of wine, garlic, and braised beef! Such a good meal on a chilly winter’s day or any time of year you’re craving a hearty stew. Soak up the sauce/gravy with a slice of thick-crusted, good bread or pour it…

Spiced Holiday Turkey with Maple Pan Gravy

The perfect addition to your holiday table or for any special occasion! This warm spiced variation brings in apples, cinnamon, and cloves as a welcome alternative to classic turkey rub. Plus, it’s draped and cooked in olive oil soaked cheesecloth to self-baste! Make a gravy with the pan drippings to pour over your side dishes…so…

Whole Roasted Holiday Cauliflower (Vegan Cauliflower “Turkey”)

The perfect addition to your vegan holiday table or any time you need a comforting weeknight veggie fix! Make sure to make the gravy so you have lots to go around on side dishes like mashed potatoes! The cauliflower can also be prepared several hours in advance and left in the fridge and then baked…

Mushroom Gravy (Vegan)

The perfect addition to your holiday table or any time you need a flavourful sauce for topping potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a whole roasted cauliflower! Enjoy! 4 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil  (or Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil) 1 shallot, minced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced or minced 1 tsp Garlic Scape Salt…