STARTERS

We love starters. While they’re wonderful all on their own, they can also be like the introductory elements you’d find in any great book, movie, or play. They set the scene and the tone of what’s to come. Satisfying and intriguing, they also whet your appetite for more. They can be complex or simple. One of our favourites in fact, is an incredibly delicious Salade Caprese where dark balsamic vinegar is drizzled over fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. There are so many things you can do with starters and so many ways you can be creative. Your guests will love you for it!

Chorizo Empanadas with Chipotle Crema

Ingredients: Empanadas 1/2 lb chorizo 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, and diced 1/2 small yellow onion, diced 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 tsp ground cumin 12 empanada dough discs 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper Chipotle Olive Oil Crema 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp…
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Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large poblano peppers 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen 1/3 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Olive Us Persian Lime Olive Oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt…
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Hot Honey Pulled Pork Sliders

Ingredients: 3lb boneless pork shoulder 2 tbsp Olive Us Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp black pepper 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup Olive Us Hot Honey Vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp…
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Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad

Ingredients: 2 ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and cut into wedges2 cups mixed lettuce2 medium tomatoes, sliced1/2 cup fresh blueberries1 ball burrataOlive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), for grilling and drizzling Olive Us Blueberry Dark Balsamic (for drizzling)1/2 tsp Italian seasoningSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat a grill or grill pan…
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Blueberry, Brie, & Prosciutto Flatbread

Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries, fresh or thawed from frozen 1/4 cup Olive Us Wild Blueberry Dark Balsamic zest of 1 lemon 2 ready to bake naan or flatbread 1 tbsp Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil salt & pepper 8 oz wheel of brie, sliced very thin 2 oz of prosciutto Arugula & basil for garnish Instructions: Combine…
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Coconut Pumpkin Curry Soup

2 tbs Olive Us Cilantro & Roasted Onion Olive Oil 1 small white onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tbs mild curry powder 1/2 tsp garam masala – can be made by combining equal parts cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and clove 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 can…
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Molly’s Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix

Thanks to Molly, a long time customer, for sharing her recipe for Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix using our olive oils, including the Orange Fused olive oil!!  We’ve experimented with various combinations of olive oils, smoked salt & pepper (from Olive Us!) and they’re all so delicious it’s hard not to grab another hand full! …
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Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 2-3 lbs. of chicken wings salt ground black pepper 3 minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Olive Us Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Korean chili powder, Gochugaru 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon Olive Us Pomegranate (or Blackberry Ginger, etc) Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 1…
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Stuffed Mushroom Caps Florentine

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

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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