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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…

Fresh Tomato Buddha Bowl with Hummus

Delicious and comforting bowl at the end of summer when tomatoes are in full swing! In a bowl, layer: 1/2C whole grain rice 1C greens of choice 3-4 small tomatoes, sliced 1-2 radishes or salad turnips, sliced ½ an avocado, sliced 2Tbsp seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame etc.) 1Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled (optional) Dress with: 1…

Tomato Salad with Avocado and Greens

A comforting and hearty salad that goes well with any meal and is super quick to make! In a large bowl, toss together: 4C greens of choice ½ avocado, sliced or diced 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced 3-4 radishes, sliced (optional) Handful of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame etc.) 1/4C goat cheese, crumbled Dress with: 1/4C Olive…

Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad

A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…

Herbed and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Such a homerun starter, as a side, or on top of pasta! You may even gobble these up before they make it to the table… 2 lbs brussels sprouts ⅓ C Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Leek, Garlic, Single Varietal EVOO, or Basil Olive Oil), plus 1-2 Tbsp for roasting 3 Tbsp Olive…

Thai Curry Coconut Mussels

Such a phenomenally flavourful and easy meal to make! Perfect served with garlic bread to soak up all the sauce. A must try! 2 lbs fresh mussels 1 can full-fat coconut milk ½ C White wine 4 Tbsp Olive Us Single Varietal EVOO (or Garlic, Tuscan Herb, or Basil Olive Oil) 2 Tbsp garlic, chopped…

Goat Cheese and Balsamic Stuffed Peppers

This delicious side dish is made in less than 15 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals, not to mention on top of a crispy piece of baguette. Not a fan of goat cheese? No problem, this can be made with many other cheeses including vegan cheeze! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 3…

Blood Orange and Burrata Orzo Salad

A balance between the creamy burrata and the sweet, juicy blood oranges! Blood oranges are typically only available in late winter/early spring, but works just as well with navel oranges as a summer pasta salad to share with the whole family! 1lb Lemon Garlic Orzo (or another orzo from Olive Us such as Supreme Blend,…

Crispy Fried Feta

The perfect, just-salty-enough addition to pasta, wraps, avo toast, and salads or served with tomatoes as an appetizer! 2 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Lemon, Persian Lime, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan Herb olive oil) 1 (200g) container feta, patted dry and sliced 1cm thick 3 Tbsp cornstarch pepper to taste Dried chili…

Spot Prawn Cakes Pan Fried in EVOO with Cilantro-Caper Aioli

Spot Prawn Cakes 1 pound raw, wild shrimp or Spot Prawns, peeled and deveined, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely minced 3 medium green onions, finely minced 1/3 cup finely minced cilantro leaves 2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup + 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 teaspoons sea…