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.

Basil Garlic Fettuccine with Caponata Vegetables

Mains, Recipes
Ingredients:  1/2 lb. Pappardelle’s Basil Garlic Fettuccine 1/2 – 3/4 cup Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), divided 1 1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1” cubes 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup tomato sauce 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup celery, sliced crosswise into pieces 2 – 4 Tablespoons green olives, pitted and…
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Chicken Saltimbocca (with a twist!)

A delicious collaboration of Chicken Saltimbocca and Chicken Piccata! 4 – boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded to 1/4″ thick 4 pieces of thinly sliced provolone cheese 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon drained capers 2 Tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup chicken stock,…
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Strawberry Spinach Salad Rolls

Perfect for serving as a colourful appetizer, snack or part of a summer lunch!  So versatile and simple to change the ingredients to make your own creations! So pick up some fresh fruit, veg, left-over rice or noodles, (let your imagination go wild with possibilities!) and get wrapping!  Drizzle some Olive Us Denissimo or dress…
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Huli Huli Chicken

Mains, Recipes
Bask in the flavour of the islands with this easy spin on the classic “Huli-Huli Chicken”! You don’t even have to fire up the grill! The results are amazing right out of the oven! Marinade Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Olive Us Saba 1/4 cup honey 1/3 cup Olive Us Blackberry Ginger Dark…
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Balsamic Glazed Ham

Ingredients 1 – bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt end portion, 6-8 lbs. 1 cup Olive Us Maple Dark Balsamic or Olive Us Cinnamon-Pear Dark Balsamic 2 tablespoons Dijon or grainy mustard Directions Preheat the oven to 325.  Line a large roasting pan with foil.  With a sharp knife, score the fat all over…
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Tex-Mex Tortilla Pie

Mains, Recipes
A flavourful, fun main course served with a salad!  Easy to make a vegetarian version using cooked beans and/or rice instead of the ground meat. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Olive Us Olive Oil (i.e. – Garlic, single varietal EVOO or Chipotle for a little heat) 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large red onion or sweet onion,…
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Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with EVOO & Wine Reduction

Snuggle in with this crock pot adaptable slow braised lamb shank recipe which utilizes our superlative, ultra-fresh, extra virgin olive oils in two separate elements of the recipe. Four lamb shanks 1/2 cup flour 1 Tablespoon kosher salt fresh ground pepper to taste four inch sprig of rosemary, woody stems discarded 4 cloves fresh garlic,…
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