Recipes

Natural High Oleic Peanut Butter (or Nut Butter)

Peanut butter is a pantry staple for most folks.  If you have kids, chances are you have an extra jar stashed in the cupboard.  What lots people don’t know is that many types of peanut butter contain loads of dangerous hydrogenated fats, sodium and sugar.  It’s always a good idea to read the labels. The…

Dukkah

Dukkah, meaning “to pound” in Arabic, is a delicious nut, seed, and fragrant spice blend originating in the Middle East. Typically used as a condiment, often to dip bread in olive oil then dip in the dukkah. This one is made with heart-healthy walnuts and almonds. It’s also delicious made with pistachios or hazelnuts. Ingredients:…

Caramelized Shallot & Rosemary Focaccia

Focaccia Dough: 1 2/3 cups bread flour 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup very warm water (104℉) 1 1/2 tbsp Ultra-Premium extra virgin olive oil For Baking: 4 tbsp Ultra-Premium extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes Rosemary Shallot Topping: 1 large or two medium shallots, finely sliced…

Summer Garden Veggie Casserole

A delicious way to take advantage of all those fresh garden veggies! Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 cup plain, uncooked white rice 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon spicy Olive Us Olive Oil (i.e. – Baklouti, Jalapeno, Chipotle) 5 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive…

Avocado Crema

Great to serve with some grilled chicken or fish! Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados halved and pitted 1 tablespoon of Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 cup of Greek yogurt Juice from 2 limes – approx.. 3-4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice Kosher salt to taste Black pepper Directions: Place the avocado, yogurt, Garlic…

Peach Apricot Balsamic Cobbler

Ingredients: 5 cups mixed sliced peaches 3 tablespoons Olive Us Blenheim Apricot White balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup milk Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a…

Mushroom & Sage Croutons

4 cups of Day-old French bread (sourdough) – cut into cubes 1/2 cup Olive Us Wild Mushroom-Sage Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with Wild Mushroom-Sage Infused Olive Oil, salt and pepper. Once bread is…

Roasted Acorn Squash with Sausage

3 Tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium EVOO 3 Tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 2 acorn squash – cut in halves and seeds removed. 1 small diced onion. 12 oz of Italian sausage 3 chopped celery stalks 1/2 cup of feta cheese 1/4 cup of dried cranberries 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts 1 small chopped…

Corn and Shrimp Chowder

3 tablespoons of Olive Us Butter Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of Olive Us Jalapeno or Baklouti Fused Olive Oil 1 medium chopped onion 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 2 cups of sweet corn (thawed) 1/2 cup of heavy cream 2 lbs. of Yukon gold potatoes – cut in small cubes. 2 teaspoons of Old Bay…

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

20-25 Baby Bella Mushrooms 2 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil Salt to taste Stuffing: 8 oz of cream cheese (room temp) 4 oz of crab meat – chopped finely. 1 tablespoons of Olive Us Basil Olive Oil 4 minced garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon of paprika 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of…