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.

Focaccia with Robust Olio Nuovo EVOO, Rosemary & Caramelized Shallots

June 9, 2017

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Baked Goods, Recipes, Sides, Starters

Crusty, chewy, fragrant, and savory would all be excellent descriptors for this olive oil laden baked beauty above. It’s a perfect union of wheat & olive oil and serves to highlight what can be done with the right olive oil plugged in to the right application. A robust EVOO with larger-than-life personality, boasting throat closing…

Giant Chewy Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Breadsticks with Roasted Garlic & Pecorino

June 9, 2017

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Baked Goods, Recipes, Sides

Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium (UP) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons or 1 packet of active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Directions: Follow the…

Marinated Ginger Lime Chicken Thighs

June 5, 2017

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Mains, Marinades, Rubs & Sauces, Recipes, Sides

Thanks to Chef Jason Folk for creating these delicious kabobs for a charity golf event hosted by Olive Us Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room and Gumtree Catering. Shown here on the fabulous Mongolian Grill by Rupp Metal Works from Salmon Arm, B.C.! 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; cut into 1” cubes Marinade: 1” piece fresh…

Savory EVOO Roasted Tomatoes! More than a Recipe…it’s an Event!!

June 5, 2017

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Mains, Marinades, Rubs & Sauces, Other, Recipes, Sides

SAY WHAT?!?! CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY TO THE OKANAGAN?! …ok so maybe not Santa Clause, but these beauty roasted tomatoes, fresh from Davison Orchards, in Vernon, and en-robed in Olive Us EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), are a treat to last the winter! So much fun to pick the tomatoes with family or friends! Jan loves…

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage & Toasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Ricotta Salata

June 5, 2017

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Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides

For the Roasted Butternut Squash: 1 medium butternut squash peeled, and cut in to 3″-4″ “sticks” no more than 1″ thick 2 Tablespoons of robust Olive Us UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (such as Picual, Picholine, Coratina, etc.) 2 Tablespoons of Olive Us Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic, Pumpkin Pie Spice White Balsamic, Cranberry Pear White Balsamic…

Oven Baked Kale Chips with Spicy Harissa Olive Oil

June 5, 2017

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Recipes, Sides, Starters

Create a super snack with some crunch and some kick! Don’t want the spice?? It’s easy to change it up with a different olive oil! Ingredients: 4 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2″ pieces, with tough stems removed 2 tablespoons Olive Us Harissa Olive Oil 1 teaspoon paprika (optional) 1/2 teaspoon fine…

Olive Us Strawberry Serrano Salsa

June 5, 2017

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Marinades, Rubs & Sauces, Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides

Fresh, sweet strawberries make a beautiful salsa!! Picked up a flat of lovely strawberries from Vernon’s Davison Orchards and got to chopping! Spice this salsa up or tame it down! So delicious & versatile! 4 cups fresh strawberries, diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1 Tablespoon green jalapeno, finely diced (seeds removed) 1/4 cup chopped…

Olive Us Watermelon Salad

June 5, 2017

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Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides, Starters

6 Cups seedless watermelon, cut into bite sized pieces 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2-3 Tablespoons sweet onion, thinly sliced or chopped Sea salt & pepper, optional 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled Mint leaves for garnish, optional Directions: Gently combine ingredients* together in bowl and dress. Add sea salt and pepper to taste if…

Olive Us Peach Salsa

June 4, 2017

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Marinades, Rubs & Sauces, Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides, Starters

Juicy, farm fresh peaches are the base for this gorgeously delicious salsa!! Make it as mild or spicy as you like! Great as a dip with chips or condiment for meat or fish! We’re so lucky to have fabulous, fresh produce in the Okanagan Valley! Thanks to Davison Orchards for always being there to share,…

Torn Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes & Mozzarella Fresca Salad

June 4, 2017

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Recipes, Salads & Dressings, Sides, Starters

It doesn’t get easier or more elegant than this! Using mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes right at their peak-of-ripeness with the freshest olive oil in the world makes an incredible combination! 6 cups baby arugula washed, spun dry 2 cups of sliced heirloom tomatoes 1/3 cup freshly torn basil leaves 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced…

SIDES

Focaccia with Robust Olio Nuovo EVOO, Rosemary & Caramelized Shallots

Giant Chewy Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Breadsticks with Roasted Garlic & Pecorino

Marinated Ginger Lime Chicken Thighs

Savory EVOO Roasted Tomatoes! More than a Recipe…it’s an Event!!

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage & Toasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Ricotta Salata

Oven Baked Kale Chips with Spicy Harissa Olive Oil

Olive Us Strawberry Serrano Salsa

Olive Us Watermelon Salad

Olive Us Peach Salsa

Torn Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes & Mozzarella Fresca Salad

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