Sides

Zucchini & Parmesan over Tomato Basil Fettuccine

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. Pappardelle’s Tomato Basil Fettuccine (or other Pappardelle’s pasta from Olive Us!) 1 1/2 medium zucchini, cut into thinly sliced rounds 1 Tablespoon Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or try Garlic, Tuscan Herb, etc) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh…

Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Marinated & Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients: 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup Olive Us Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic 1/4 cup Olive Us extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 medium eggplant (3/4 pound), peeled and sliced about 1/3″ thick In the bowl of a food processor…

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta

Bread 1 baguette (or 1/2 a loaf of French bread), in 1” slices 1/3 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Garlic, Leek, or Milanese Gremolata) Sundried Tomato Pesto 1 cup sundried tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp Olive Us Lemon Twist Sea Salt 1/2 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb…

Cauliflower ‘Schnitzel’

Enjoy this meatless rendition of a German inspired favourite. Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 3 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups flour 2 cups plain bread crumbs 2 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste fresh cracked black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup Olive Us…

Tapas Style Prawns

Enjoy these tapas style prawns with a loaf of artisan bread, because you’ll want to savor every bite!  This dish is incredibly easy to make, yet delightfully delicious and the bread is perfect for dipping all that fabulously flavourful extra virgin olive oil! You’ll truly delight in every bite! Serve as a starter, entrée with…

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cremini Mushrooms & Pomegranate Balsamic

If you like Brussels sprouts already… prepare to love them more!!  This recipe will even convert those who avoid Brussels sprouts at festive family dinners!!  Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small, fresh Brussels sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half 1/2 pound fresh Cremini mushrooms, sliced in half 1/4 cup Olive Us Wild Mushroom &…

Creamy Dill Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: Approximately 1.5 lbs of golden potatoes Handful of fresh chopped dill (about 2 tablespoons) About half a cup of sour cream 1 Tablespoon Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 2 Tablespoons Olive Us Wild Fernleaf Dill Olive Oil 1 tsp. of garlic powder Sea salt Fresh ground pepper Extra fresh chopped…

Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1/3 cup Olive Us Cinnamon-Pear Dark Balsamic 2 tablespoons Olive Us All Natural Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees F.  Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit…

Summer Peach Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 8 oz. good quality whole milk ricotta 1 large ripe peach, sliced in 1/4″ slices (8 slices) 1/4 cup fresh torn basil leaves 2 tablespoons Olive Us Peach White Balsamic 2 tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt & pepper to taste Directions: Arrange the sliced peaches on a platter sandwiching…

Sweet Corn Fritters

These corn fritters are amazing when made with fresh, sweet corn, but even frozen corn can be used to bring some summer sunshine to a winter meal!  Ingredients: 6 cobs of corn, shucked (approx. 3-4 cups corn kernels) 4 green onions, finely chopped 3/4 – 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped…