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.

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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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Lychee White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Thanks to our supplier, Veronica Foods, for sharing their fabulous recipe for Roasted Delicat Squash Salad with Lychee Balsamic Vinaigrette!! INGREDIENTS: FOR THE ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH 1 delicata squash, 1 to 1.25 pounds 1 tablespoon Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Lychee White Balsamic 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and fresh ground pepper to…
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Roasted Butternut Squash Skillet

Mains, Recipes, Sides
The perfect dish for fall! Use your favourite squash for this recipe— it would be great with Acorn, Delicata, Red Kuri, and many others! The addition of cranberries, while optional, adds a burst of fresh flavour to the meal, plus leftover cranberries can be frozen, baked into scones, or added to other roasted vegetables. Enjoy!…
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Ratatouille

Just like out of the movie, this ratatouille delivers on flavour and looks beautiful too! It’s perfect for a late summer harvest of zucchinis and tomatoes, but can be made anytime you have the produce on-hand. It’s easiest to slice the vegetables with a mandoline, but with some patience it can easily be done with…
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Creamy Lentils (Vegan)

Recipes, Sides
This delicious side dish is made in 5 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals. Try it on pasta, a Buddha bowl, on toast, or in a wrap! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 1 398ml jar/can French lentils, drained (or soak and cook about 3/4C of dried lentils) 1 Tbsp Olive Us Tuscan…
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