Vernon, BC: 3003A 30th Ave. – Tel: (250) 260-2880 | Lake Country, BC: #76 – 9522 Main St
Tel: (778) 480-6457
Email Us

Recipes

Fresh Fava Bean & Goat Cheese Pesto

OliveOilGuru
This pesto sauce can be used over pasta, on bruschetta, or as a dip for veggies.  Try it as the sauce base for this thin crust pizza…https://oliveusoils.com/grilled-thin-crust-pizza-with-fresh-fava-bean-pesto-arugula-salad-with-gremolata-vinaigrette/ 3 pounds fresh Fava bean pods (Broad Beans) 2 large garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup Olive Us…

Fresh Strawberry Salsa

OliveOilGuru
This recipe was created by Jennifer Innis and kindly shared by Jennifer and Davison Orchards in Vernon, BC!  Thanks!! 4 cups of chopped fresh strawberries 1 TBSP finely diced green jalapeño pepper (soak in 1 TBSP lime juice to cut the heat, if you’d like) 1/4 cup chopped, fresh mint (any variety) 1/2 cup of…

Fresh Mango Salsa

OliveOilGuru
Fresh salsa is quick to make and lends itself to spur of the moment adaptations!  Make it the way you like it!  Fantastic for dipping or to dress up a meal!! Ingredients: 2 – 3 mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small red onion (or more to taste), diced…

Blueberry Lemon Agrumato Paletas (Popsicles)

OliveOilGuru
Thanks to Rachel Bradley-Gomez for sharing her recipe for irresistibly refreshing and delicious Paletas (Popsicles)! 2 cups fresh whole blueberries, washed 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons Olive Us Lemon  Fused (Agrumato ) olive oil 1 cup whole milk yogurt 1/2 cup honey Place the blueberries in a medium sauce pan over medium heat…

Confit of Tomatoes, Peppers, & Sweet Red Onions

OliveOilGuru
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small whole sweet tomatoes such as cherry or grape 1 large red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper or several smaller sweet red peppers such as Marconi, sliced thin or halved if smaller 8 large garlic cloves 1 – 2″ sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup…

Freezing Herbs in Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil

OliveOilGuru
Savor the flavour of fresh summer herbs through the cold months of winter! While plentiful, gather your favourite fresh herbs from the garden or local farmer’s market and make the most of them!  Wash and dry the herbs. Depending on how you plan to use them, the herbs can be kept in sprigs, leaves or…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

OliveOilGuru
Pumpkin seeds…there’s always lots, so make more than one batch and play with the possibilities!!  Ingredients: 8 c. salted water, we recommend about 2 Tbsp sea salt 2 c. pumpkin seeds 2 tsp. Olive Us olive oil (so many will work!) A dash or two of Worcestershire 1-2 tsp. Olive Us Roasted Garlic Sea Salt Or…

Oregano White Balsamic Spicy Pickled Winter Vegetables

OliveOilGuru
Ingredients for the brine: 10 cloves garlic, peeled 2 cups Olive Us Oregano White Balsamic 6 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 Bay leaf, torn For the vegetables: 6 young spring carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1 cup cauliflower…

Potato, Caramelized Onion & Roasted Red Pepper Hash with Baked Eggs

OliveOilGuru
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes cut in 1″ pieced 1 Jar Delizia Roasted Red Peppers in UP Olive Oil (available at Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup Olive Us Ultra Premium (UP) extra…

Oven Baked Kale Chips with Spicy Harissa Olive Oil

OliveOilGuru
Create a super snack with some crunch and some kick!  Don’t want the spice??  It’s easy to change it up with a different olive oil! Ingredients: 4 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2″ pieces, with tough stems removed 2 tablespoons Olive Us Harissa Olive Oil 1 teaspoon paprika (optional) 1/2 teaspoon fine…