Sides

Grilled Garlic Scapes

June 10, 2017

Ever wonder what to do with those beautiful fresh garlic scapes you see at the farmers’ market or snip off your own plants? Grilling sweetens and mellows garlic scapes, turning them into a lovely sidekick for an early summer meal or a delicious addition to a salad, pasta or stir fry! Toss them with some…

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

June 10, 2017

OliveOilGuru

There’s no end to possibility for making sandwiches using your healthy and flavourful Olive Us oils and balsamics!! The scrumptious lunch shown is a Ciabatta bun grilled in Olive Us all natural Butter Olive Oil with our Hickory Smoked Pepper, sliced cucumbers & sweet onion…accompanied by slices of cuke sprinkled with our spicy Habanero Sea…

Focaccia with Robust Olio Nuovo EVOO, Rosemary & Caramelized Shallots

June 9, 2017

OliveOilGuru

Crusty, chewy, fragrant, and savory would all be excellent descriptors for this olive oil laden baked beauty above. It’s a perfect union of wheat & olive oil and serves to highlight what can be done with the right olive oil plugged in to the right application. A robust EVOO with larger-than-life personality, boasting throat closing…

Giant Chewy Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Breadsticks with Roasted Garlic & Pecorino

June 9, 2017

OliveOilGuru

Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium (UP) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons or 1 packet of active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Directions: Follow the…

Marinated Ginger Lime Chicken Thighs

June 5, 2017

OliveOilGuru

Thanks to Chef Jason Folk for creating these delicious kabobs for a charity golf event hosted by Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room and Gumtree Catering. Shown here on the fabulous Mongolian Grill by Rupp Metal Works from Salmon Arm, B.C.! 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; cut into 1” cubes Marinade: 1” piece fresh…

Savory EVOO Roasted Tomatoes! More than a Recipe…it’s an Event!!

June 5, 2017

OliveOilGuru

SAY WHAT?!?! CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY TO THE OKANAGAN?! …ok so maybe not Santa Clause, but these beauty roasted tomatoes, fresh from Davison Orchards, in Vernon, and en-robed in Olive Us EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), are a treat to last the winter! So much fun to pick the tomatoes with family or friends! Jan loves…

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage & Toasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Ricotta Salata

June 5, 2017

OliveOilGuru

For the Roasted Butternut Squash: 1 medium butternut squash peeled, and cut in to 3″-4″ “sticks” no more than 1″ thick 2 Tablespoons of robust Olive Us UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (such as Picual, Picholine, Coratina, etc.) 2 Tablespoons of Olive Us Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic, Pumpkin Pie Spice White Balsamic, Cranberry Pear White Balsamic…

Olive Us Strawberry Serrano Salsa

June 5, 2017

OliveOilGuru

Fresh, sweet strawberries make a beautiful salsa!! Picked up a flat of lovely strawberries from Vernon’s Davison Orchards and got to chopping! Spice this salsa up or tame it down! So delicious & versatile! 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 Tablespoon green jalapeno, finely diced (seeds removed) 1/4 cup chopped…

Olive Us Watermelon Salad

June 5, 2017

OliveOilGuru

6 Cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite sized pieces 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2-3 Tablespoons sweet onion, thinly sliced or chopped Sea salt & pepper, optional 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled Mint leaves for garnish, optional Directions: Gently combine ingredients* together in bowl and dress. Add sea salt and pepper to taste if…

Olive Us Peach Salsa

June 4, 2017

OliveOilGuru

Juicy, farm fresh peaches are the base for this gorgeously delicious salsa!! Make it as mild or spicy as you like! Great as a dip with chips or condiment for meat or fish! We’re so lucky to have fabulous, fresh produce in the Okanagan Valley! Thanks to Davison Orchards for always being there to share,…