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SIDES

You could go to the best restaurant on the planet and order the most delicious entree of all time, but if it arrives on your table sitting there all alone on the plate, you’re going feel at least a little ripped off aren’t you? Entrees may be the main event, but they need sides. Sides can also be standalone and served in all kinds of situations. They may be the unsung hero of the dining world, but they’re also its workhorses. You can work magic with sides and we want to help you.

Stuffed Mushroom Caps Florentine

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Mains, Recipes, Sides, Starters
6 medium portobello mushroom caps1 lb. bulk Italian sausage1 medium onion, diced4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves1 cup panko bread crumbs (1/2 cup reserved for topping)1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/4 cup Olive Us Garlic olive oil + 2 tablespoons1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…
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Rachel’s Summer Crostini

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Recipes, Sides, Starters
Ingredients:Bakery Baguette cut into 8, 1inch thick slices. 2 large heirloom tomatoes cut in half and diced1/3 cup Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)1 tbsp Olive Us Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar1/3 cup fresh basil thinly sliced1 clove fresh garlic dicedFresh cracked pepperDash of Kosher salt8 slices of Mozzarella…
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Wedge Salad

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Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides
Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled 1 tablespoon chives, diced Dressing: 4 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 3/4 cup low fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese Kosher salt Cracked pepper to taste Directions: Cook bacon and crumble when done – set aside Whisk…
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Key Lime Miso Noodle Bowl

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Mains, Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides
Key Lime Balsamic Miso Dressing Ingredients: 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso 2 tablespoons Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 1 tablespoon Olive Us Honey Ginger White Balsamic 3 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Olive Us Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil of choice 1 teaspoon Olive Us Roasted Sesame Oil Directions:…
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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Recipes, Sides, Starters
2 large green tomatoes 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 2 eggs 1 tablespoon – whole milk 1 1/2 cups Panko crumbs 1/2 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti Fused Olive Oil Slice the green tomatoes 1/2 inches thick. Whisk flour and salt together in…
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Parmesan Zucchini Fries

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Recipes, Sides, Starters
Ingredients: 4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 5 tablespoons Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees…
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Dukkah

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Recipes, Sides, Starters
Dukkah, meaning “to pound” in Arabic, is a delicious nut, seed, and fragrant spice blend originating in the Middle East. Typically used as a condiment, often to dip bread in olive oil then dip in the dukkah. This one is made with heart-healthy walnuts and almonds. It’s also delicious made with pistachios or hazelnuts. Ingredients:…
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Summer Garden Veggie Casserole

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Mains, Recipes, Sides
A delicious way to take advantage of all those fresh garden veggies! Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 cup plain, uncooked white rice 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon spicy Olive Us Olive Oil (i.e. – Baklouti, Jalapeno, Chipotle) 5 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive…
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Mushroom & Sage Croutons

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Other, Recipes, Sides
4 cups of Day-old French bread (sourdough) – cut into cubes 1/2 cup Olive Us Wild Mushroom-Sage Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with Wild Mushroom-Sage Infused Olive Oil, salt and pepper. Once bread is…
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