MAINS

This is the main event. The focal point of the meal and the part everyone anticipates the most. It’s the item you see listed most prominently on any menu, even though it virtually always requires an accompanying side dish, or dishes repertoire.

Olive Us Herb & Prosciutto Pork Tenderloin

September 28, 2017

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Mains, Recipes

This recipe is delicious, easy and quick, but don’t let its simplicity fool you! The taste and presentation are wonderful! Ingredients: 2 port tenderloins (2 1/2 to 3 pounds or 1 – 1 1/2 kg total) 1 Tablespoon (15mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 Tablespoon (15mL) minced fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons (10mL) kosher salt (or get…

Olive Us Smoky Maple Grilled Salmon

September 17, 2017

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Mains, Marinades, Rubs & Sauces, Recipes

We’ve enjoyed this salmon marinade so much that Ray fired up our Mongolian grill* to prepare samplers of this delicious salmon for hundreds of guests at the ‘Taste of the Okanagan’ street festival in downtown Vernon! For that event, we were fortunate to use beautiful salmon provided by Fisherman’s Catch in Vernon. Their fish is…

Lemon Parsley Mafaldine Pasta with Prawns & Olive Us Pesto

September 13, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized

We LOVE pesto!! On tonight’s menu is pesto and prawns! This is an easy and fast meal with delicious homemade pesto. Olive Us Pesto recipe: 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan Reggiano or Grana Padano (shredded or cut into 1/2″ cubes), approximately 1/4 cup grated 1/3 cup slivered almonds (or walnuts or pine nuts) 2-3 cloves of…

Asparagus, Ham and Gruyère Frittata with Ultra Premium EVOO

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, washed, cut into 1″ pieces 2 cups fresh asparagus spears, woody parts trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces (spinach works too) 1 bunch green onions finely chopped – you could also opt for shallots or onion here instead 1 cup Canadian bacon or smoked ham cut into 1″…

Caramelized Vegetable Croquettes with Gremolata Hollandaise Sauce

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes

2 cups coarsely mashed Yukon Gold potatoes 1 cup broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1 cup cauliflower florets, coarsely chopped 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Olive Us robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) such as Picual, for sautéing & frying 1/3 cup cherve (fresh goat cheese) crème…

Apple Pepper Lime & Mango Chicken Pitas

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes

Make these simply delicious Apple Pepper Lime & Mango Chicken Pitas using leftover Apple Pepper Chicken (see recipe in “Mains” section)! Dice up any leftover chicken from the Apple Pepper Chicken recipe . Place some of the chicken mixture in pita halves, add lettuce and enjoy! Nothing else is needed as the chicken has so much flavor.…

Olive Us Scrambled Eggs

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes

Scrambled eggs with a colourful fresh twist! The whisked eggs are added to diced onion sauteed in our Chipotle Olive Oil (lots of our olive oils are wonderful in this!). Once cooked, top with chopped ripe tomato, avocado then sprinkle with shredded cheese and garnish with cilantro (if desired). Season with sea salt (Olive Us…

Arugula Pesto

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Salads & Dressings, Sides

Look at that lovely nest of bright spring-green happiness! The color of the pesto is everything you would expect, but one bite will tell you that you’re not dealing with the usual pesto suspect, basil. When it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, chances are the grocery store basil is grown in a warmer clime and…

Potato, Caramelized Onion & Roasted Red Pepper Hash with Baked Eggs

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes cut in 1″ pieced 1 Jar Delizia Roasted Red Peppers in UP Olive Oil (available at Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup Olive Us Ultra Premium (UP) extra…

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

June 10, 2017

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Mains, Other, Recipes, Sides

There’s no end to possibility for making sandwiches using your healthy and flavourful Olive Us oils and balsamics!! The scrumptious lunch shown is a Ciabatta bun grilled in Olive Us all natural Butter Olive Oil with our Hickory Smoked Pepper, sliced cucumbers & sweet onion…accompanied by slices of cuke sprinkled with our spicy Habanero Sea…