Sides

Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

1 package clear edible rice paper sheets 1/2 lb. 20 shrimp 21/25(cooked, peeled, deveined, halved) 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried 1 bunch or bag of fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried) 1cucumber peeled and cut into very, very thin strips 1 carrot peeled and then shaved in to long, thin strips…

Truffled Cauliflower Gratin

Delicious decadence!! 1 large head cauliflower, cut in to florets 3 tablespoons Olive Us Butter Olive Oil or unsalted butter (divided) 2 teaspoons Olive Us White Truffle Oil (divided) 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 cup hot half & half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere,…

San Juan Island Seasoned Popcorn

Satisfy that craving for salty, sweet, crunchy…. and top it with fresh extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added health benefits too! Here’s how we make San Juan Island seasoned popcorn: 1. Pop popcorn kernels (stovetop, hot air popper, etc) and put in a large bowl. Olive Us has lots of varieties of popping corn…

Olive Us Popcorn

Satisfy that craving for salty, sweet, crunchy…. and top it with fresh extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added health benefits too! Here’s how we make popcorn: 1. Pop popcorn kernels (stovetop, hot air popper, etc) and put in a large bowl. Olive Us has lots of varieties of popping corn for you to choose…

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Lychee White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Thanks to our supplier, Veronica Foods, for sharing their fabulous recipe for Roasted Delicat Squash Salad with Lychee Balsamic Vinaigrette!! INGREDIENTS: FOR THE ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH 1 delicata squash, 1 to 1.25 pounds 1 tablespoon Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Lychee White Balsamic 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper to…

Roasted Butternut Squash Skillet

The perfect dish for fall! Use your favourite squash for this recipe— it would be great with Acorn, Delicata, Red Kuri, and many others! The addition of cranberries, while optional, adds a burst of fresh flavour to the meal, plus leftover cranberries can be frozen, baked into scones, or added to other roasted vegetables. Enjoy!…

“Smashed” Baby Potatoes with Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil

Here’s a recipe that’s as easy as Sunday morning. There are only four ingredients necessary, and the results are heavenly! Ingredients: 2 pounds baby potatoes (i.e. – Yukon Gold or other) Olive Us sea salt fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/3 cup Olive Us Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or many other Olive Us olive…

Ratatouille

Just like out of the movie, this ratatouille delivers on flavour and looks beautiful too! It’s perfect for a late summer harvest of zucchinis and tomatoes, but can be made anytime you have the produce on-hand. It’s easiest to slice the vegetables with a mandoline, but with some patience it can easily be done with…

Creamy Lentils (Vegan)

This delicious side dish is made in 5 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals. Try it on pasta, a Buddha bowl, on toast, or in a wrap! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 1 398ml jar/can French lentils, drained (or soak and cook about 3/4C of dried lentils) 1 Tbsp Olive Us Tuscan…

Marinara and Pesto Cavatappi Pasta Bake

Warm and comforting, pop this dish in the oven at the end of a long day or serve it at a lunch with friends alongside a glass of red wine. ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1 1/2C Marinara sauce 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find…