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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.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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Recipes, Sides, Starters
20-25 Baby Bella Mushrooms 2 tablespoons Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil Salt to taste Stuffing: 8 oz of cream cheese (room temp) 4 oz of crab meat – chopped finely. 1 tablespoons of Olive Us Basil Olive Oil 4 minced garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon of paprika 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of…
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Herbs de Provence Hummus

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2 – 15 oz. cans organic garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained. 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon Olive Us Roasted Japanese Sesame Oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup Olive Us Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste. Place all the ingredients in the bowl of…
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Vietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

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1 package clear edible rice paper sheets 1/2 lb. 20 shrimp 21/25(cooked, peeled, deveined, halved) 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried 1 bunch or bag of fresh baby spinach leaves (washed and dried) 1cucumber peeled and cut into very, very thin strips 1 carrot peeled and then shaved in to long, thin strips…
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Truffled Cauliflower Gratin

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Delicious decadence!! 1 large head cauliflower, cut in to florets 3 tablespoons Olive Us Butter Olive Oil or unsalted butter (divided) 2 teaspoons Olive Us White Truffle Oil (divided) 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 cup hot half & half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere,…
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San Juan Island Seasoned Popcorn

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Other, Recipes, Sides
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

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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

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Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides
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

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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

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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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