OTHER RECIPES

You know how every kitchen in the galaxy has a junk drawer – not because it’s full of actual junk, but because it’s full of things that are hard to categorize or simply different from everything else. Things that are unique. Well, that’s kind of what this page is all about. Here, you’ll find all kinds of treasures and hidden gems we’ve put together for you. This is a place for wonderful discovery and unexpected delights, so we hope you’ll take the time to go through and try them out. We can tell you from personal experience that it won’t disappoint. Enjoy and please let us know if you have any great recipes you’d like us to share. Bon Appetite!

San Juan Island Seasoned Popcorn

Satisfy that craving for salty, sweet, crunchy…. and top it with fresh extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added health benefits too! Here’s how we make San Juan Island seasoned popcorn: 1. Pop popcorn kernels (stovetop, hot air popper, etc) and put in a large bowl. Olive Us has lots of varieties of popping corn…
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Olive Us Popcorn

Satisfy that craving for salty, sweet, crunchy…. and top it with fresh extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for added health benefits too! Here’s how we make popcorn: 1. Pop popcorn kernels (stovetop, hot air popper, etc) and put in a large bowl. Olive Us has lots of varieties of popping corn for you to choose…
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In Season in the Okanagan: September Edition!

Inundated with zucchini? Tumbling with tomatoes? Olive Us Fam has recipes for you! Check out our seasonal recipes for September: (just click the italicized text to view our homemade recipe) Watermelon +Olive Us Watermelon Salad Basil +Olive Us Homemade Basil Pesto +Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta +Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto…
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In Season in the Okanagan: July Edition!

Inundated with zucchini? Tumbling with tomatoes? Olive Us Fam has recipes for you! Check out our seasonal recipes for July: (just click the italicized text to view our recipe) Zucchini +Trumpet Pasta with Oregano Zucchini +Hearty Meat Sauce with Zucchini and Mushrooms +Pesto Pasta with Zucchini Ribbons and Fresh Tomatoes +And More! Tomatoes +Fresh Tomato…
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Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Truffles

These incredibly easy and elegant truffles are a real show stopper!  Ingredients: 1 ounce Olive Us Aged Dark Balsamic Vinegar (Raspberry, Fig, Cherry, Strawberry, or Espresso all work nicely here!) 16 ounces Dark Chocolate Couverture, chopped 12 ounces Heavy Cream 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional) Directions: Place the chopped couverture in a heat-proof bowl. In…
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Olive Us Asparagus Tart

Puff pastry creates the perfect flaky crust for this special, yet simple asparagus dish! Ingredients: 1 pound thin fresh asparagus spears, trim woody ends (if asparagus is thick, cut in half lengthwise) 1/2 package of frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed 1/2 – 3/4 cup Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated (half on bottom) 1…
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Citrus Granola

Here’s a way to eat more delicious food which also happens to be heart-healthy! Just one more example why healthy food and exquisite flavour are not mutually exclusive! An easy one to make with the kids, this recipe can be used as is or merely as a springboard for your own creativity!  Know that you…
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Old Fashioned Pancakes

Other, Recipes
These pancakes are delicious and easy to make!  Try using different combinations of Olive Us olive oils and top with different Olive Us balsamics for syrup!  How about Butter Olive Oil with Maple Balsamic; Persian Lime Olive Oil with Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic;  Lemon Olive Oil with Cara Cara Orange Vanilla;  Blood Orange Olive Oil…
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Olive Us Apricot Honey Roasted Almonds

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp honey 3 Tbsp Olive Us Apricot White Balsamic 2 Tbsp Olive Us mild Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), such as Chiquitita EVOO Sprinkle of Olive Us Lemon Twist sea salt 1 1/2 Cups Rancho Vignola almonds Directions: Set oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment. Combine honey, balsamic,…
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