Starters

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…

Ricotta, Cilantro & Roasted Onion Dip

Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh ricotta 3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1/4 cup Olive Us Cilantro & Roasted Onion infused Olive Oil 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed chives, parsley, mint, and tarragon. Kosher salt Pepper Pepper flakes –…

Ingredients: 2 small racks of pork ribs Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup Olive Us Elderberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons Olive Us Honey-Ginger White Balsamic 1/4 cup of meat broth / stock (your choice) 1 tablespoon Olive Us Butter Olive Oil. Directions: Season the ribs with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate…

Garlic and Herb Olive Oil Dip

2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons capers, drained1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheesePinch sea salt, or our Seasonello Herbal SaltFresh ground pepper, to tastePinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional to make it spicy1/2 cup Olive Us mild Ultra Premium Extra-Virgin Olive OilCrusty bread, cubedFinely mince the…

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:…

Caramelized Shallot & Rosemary Focaccia

Focaccia Dough: 1 2/3 cups bread flour 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup very warm water (104℉) 1 1/2 tbsp Ultra-Premium extra virgin olive oil For Baking: 4 tbsp Ultra-Premium extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes Rosemary Shallot Topping: 1 large or two medium shallots, finely sliced…

Corn and Shrimp Chowder

3 tablespoons of Olive Us Butter Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of Olive Us Jalapeno or Baklouti Fused Olive Oil 1 medium chopped onion 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 2 cups of sweet corn (thawed) 1/2 cup of heavy cream 2 lbs. of Yukon gold potatoes – cut in small cubes. 2 teaspoons of Old Bay…