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.

Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto

Simple and delicious meal for a summer gathering or a weeknight— make sure there are leftovers because this is a great lunch the next day! ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find two kinds in-store at Olive Us, or our online…
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Thai Curry Coconut Mussels

Such a phenomenally flavourful and easy meal to make! Perfect served with garlic bread to soak up all the sauce. A must try! 2 lbs fresh mussels 1 can full-fat coconut milk ½ C White wine 4 Tbsp Olive Us Single Varietal EVOO (or Garlic, Tuscan Herb, or Basil Olive Oil) 2 Tbsp garlic, chopped…
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Crispy Fried Feta

The perfect, just-salty-enough addition to pasta, wraps, avo toast, and salads or served with tomatoes as an appetizer! 2 Tbsp Olive Us Garlic Olive Oil (or Lemon, Persian Lime, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan Herb olive oil) 1 (200g) container feta, patted dry and sliced 1cm thick 3 Tbsp cornstarch pepper to taste Dried chili…
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