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Olive Us Sundried Tomato Hummus and Baked Pita Chips

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This amazing hummus just feels like sunshine!!  Dip in and feel the warmth! Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained 1/2 C Sundried Tomatoes, soaked in 2 Tbsp boiling water 2 Tbsp Olive Us Neapolitan Dark Balsamic (or Fig, Sicilian Lemon, or Oregano) 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Us Dark Toasted Sesame Oil 1/3 C. Olive Us Tuscan…

Olive Us Artichoke & Red Pepper Hummus

Another delicious variation of our Olive Us Hummus that’ll keep you coming back for more!! Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained 1/2 C. Artichoke Red Pepper Bruschetta (available at Olive Us) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic (or Oregano, or Neapolitan Herb) 1 Tbsp Olive Us Dark Toasted Sesame Oil 1/3 C. Olive Us…

Olive Us Beet Hummus

As delicious as it it gorgeous… this beet hummus is a beautiful variation of our Olive Us Hummus! Ingredients: 2 – 3 small or 1 large beet (red, orange, or yellow), cooked 3 Tbsp Olive Us Fig Dark Balsamic (or Elderberry, Neapolitan Herb, or Black Cherry) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Dark Toasted Sesame Oil 1/3…

Olive Us Hummus

This hummus is so darn good!!  It’s a quick and versatile way to create a dip for entertaining, snacking, or using as a spread!  Bonus…it’s nutritious too! Ingredients: 1 -19 oz. (540ml) can chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) 1 – 2 tablespoons liquid reserved from the can of chickpeas (optional depending on desired consistency) 3 tablespoons Olive…

Fresh Fruit Pasta Salad with Burrata and Almonds

This mild and creamy fruit pasta dish can be enjoyed as a side, in a summer spread, or as a dessert. The addition of burrata works well to offer a creaminess that cuts the acidity of fresh fruit! As always, feel free to use other seasonal fruits and nuts of choice! Ingredients: 1 package Pappardelle’s…

Mini Meatloaves with Beer Mustard and Hellish Relish

These ground beef bundles are chock-full of taste and nutrition! Crowd-pleasing and family-friendly, they compliment any dish very well and feature Canadian-made Hellish Relish and Gravelbourg Mustard. Bake them in tins as “muffins” to speed up cooking time (instead of a whole meatloaf) and for easy serving. Yield: approximately 12 to 15. Ingredients: 2 pounds…

Layered Potato and Zucchini Pesto Bake

Three main ingredients and you’re on your way to a nourishing, flavourful, and easy dish sure to please a crowd! We recommend using in season zucchini and potatoes when you can; however, the basil pesto enhances the flavour of the vegetables no matter what time of year. Ingredients: 4 cups sliced zucchini 9 to 12…

Pesto Pasta with Zucchini Ribbons and Fresh Tomatoes

This is a delicious pasta bowl recipe that can be a basic starting point or served just as is! In a large serving bowl, combine: -1 recipe Olive Us Pesto; see our recipe –  https://oliveusoils.com/2021/08/19/olive-us-pesto/ -1 package Pappardelle’s Sweet Basil Trenette pasta, cooked according to directions (or your favourite pasta. Check the amazing selection of…

Harissa Roasted Cauliflower

Oh, the flavours!! This spicy roasted cauliflower recipe can easily be adapted to a tamed down version by switching to a different Olive Us oil such as Garlic or Herbs de Provence. The chickpeas add protein too. If by chance there are left-overs…those too can be eaten ‘as is’ or can be used in any…