Oh yeah, it’s all about the secret sauce isn’t it? Ask anyone who BBQ’s much and you can bet your boots the conversation is going to come around to this topic. The right marinade, rub or sauce can transform an ordinary cut of meat, ho-hum piece of fish, rubbery chunk of chicken, or even a bland block of tofu into a tasty delight. On the other hand, poor quality or lack of these important cooking allies can leave even the best quality fare just… okay. There’s a reason great restaurants staff their kitchens with Sauciers, specialists dedicated to this incredible culinary art. We believe this is a category where you can combine our oils, vinegars and salts in the most creative and powerful ways. Read on for a few ideas…
Ingredients 4 pounds chicken “party” wings 2 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Olive Us Persian Lime Olive oil, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup Olive Us Blackberry-Ginger Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce Directions Combine soy sauce, balsamic, pepper, olive oil and wings in a large, zip-top bag. Close bag and…
There are no rules about when or where you can use this versatile condiment to bring a splash of flavour and pleasing contrast to your culinary creations! By using exceptional ingredients, even in simple applications such as this, a high level of refinement can be obtained. Using some of the finest, freshest olive oil on…
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…
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small whole sweet tomatoes such as cherry or grape 1 large red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper or several smaller sweet red peppers such as Marconi, sliced thin or halved if smaller 8 large garlic cloves 1 – 2″ sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup…
This pesto sauce can be used over pasta, on bruschetta, or as a dip for veggies. Try it as the sauce base for this thin crust pizza…https://oliveusoils.com/grilled-thin-crust-pizza-with-fresh-fava-bean-pesto-arugula-salad-with-gremolata-vinaigrette/ 3 pounds fresh Fava bean pods (Broad Beans) 2 large garlic clove, crushed 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup Olive Us…
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small whole sweet tomatoes such as cherry or grape 1 large red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper or several smaller sweet red peppers such as Marconi, sliced thin or halved if smaller 8 large garlic cloves 1 – 2″ sprig fresh rosemary, leaves only, stem discarded (optional) 1/2 cup…
Strawberries or other fruit can add wonderful flavour, colour and texture as well as help thicken dressings. Creating your own dressing is quick and adaptable to any dish or taste preference. Dijon mustard is commonly used as an emulsifier for dressings. Great on a spinach salad, this delicious dressing can also be used as a…
Thanks to Chef Jason Folk for creating these delicious kabobs for a charity golf event hosted by Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room and Gumtree Catering. Shown here on the fabulous Mongolian Grill by Rupp Metal Works from Salmon Arm, B.C.! 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; cut into 1” cubes Marinade: 1” piece fresh…
SAY WHAT?!?! CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY TO THE OKANAGAN?! …ok so maybe not Santa Clause, but these beauty roasted tomatoes, fresh from Davison Orchards, in Vernon, and en-robed in Olive Us EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), are a treat to last the winter! So much fun to pick the tomatoes with family or friends! Jan loves…
Fresh, sweet strawberries make a beautiful salsa!! Picked up a flat of lovely strawberries from Vernon’s Davison Orchards and got to chopping! Spice this salsa up or tame it down! So delicious & versatile! 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 Tablespoon green jalapeno, finely diced (seeds removed) 1/4 cup chopped…