Apple Cucumber Salad with Candied Pumpkin Seeds

What a vibrant salad!! This whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes. Eat it as a beautiful spring meal (if you love tart flavours) or serve it as a side to brighten your main dishes! Half a large Granny Smith apple (or Ambrosia if you prefer a bit sweeter), halved again then thinly sliced…

Pasta in a Pinch

The simplicity of pasta! I love making this dish when I’m in a pinch and only have the basics on hand. It’s made delicious by the quality of the ingredients and allows your EVOO to stand out! 1/2 lb short cut pasta 1/4C Olive Us Single Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or sub Fused Leek…

Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 2-3 lbs. of chicken wings salt ground black pepper 3 minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Korean chili powder, Gochugaru 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon Olive Us Pomegranate (or Blackberry Ginger, etc) Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 1…

Stuffed Mushroom Caps Florentine

6 medium portobello mushroom caps1 lb. bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, diced4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves1 cup panko bread crumbs (1/2 cup reserved for topping)1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/4 cup Olive Us Garlic olive oil + 2 tablespoons1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…

Rachel’s Summer Crostini

Ingredients:Bakery Baguette cut into 8, 1inch thick slices. 2 large heirloom tomatoes cut in half and diced1/3 cup Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)1 tbsp Olive Us Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar1/3 cup fresh basil thinly sliced1 clove fresh garlic dicedFresh cracked pepperDash of Kosher salt8 slices of Mozzarella…

Wedge Salad

Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled 1 tablespoon chives, diced Dressing: 4 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese Kosher salt Cracked pepper to taste Directions: Cook bacon and crumble when done – set aside Whisk…

Key Lime Miso Noodle Bowl

Key Lime Balsamic Miso Dressing Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso 2 tablespoons Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 1 tablespoon Olive Us Honey Ginger White Balsamic 3 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Olive Us Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil of choice 1 teaspoon Olive Us Roasted Sesame Oil Directions:…

Fried Green Tomatoes

2 large green tomatoes 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 2 eggs 1 tablespoon – whole milk 1 1/2 cups Panko crumbs 1/2 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti Fused Olive Oil Slice the green tomatoes 1/2 inches thick. Whisk flour and salt together in…

Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 5 tablespoons Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees…

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:…