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!
3 tablespoons of Olive Us Butter Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of Olive Us Jalapeno or Baklouti Fused Olive Oil 1 medium chopped onion 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 2 cups of sweet corn (thawed) 1/2 cup of heavy cream 2 lbs. of Yukon gold potatoes – cut in small cubes. 2 teaspoons of Old Bay…
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…
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…
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…
Delicious and comforting bowl at the end of summer when tomatoes are in full swing! In a bowl, layer: 1/2C whole grain rice 1C greens of choice 3-4 small tomatoes, sliced 1-2 radishes or salad turnips, sliced ½ an avocado, sliced 2Tbsp seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame etc.) 1Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled (optional) Dress with: 1…
A comforting and hearty salad that goes well with any meal and is super quick to make! In a large bowl, toss together: 4C greens of choice ½ avocado, sliced or diced 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced 3-4 radishes, sliced (optional) Handful of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame etc.) 1/4C goat cheese, crumbled Dress with: 1/4C Olive…
A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…
Such a homerun starter, as a side, or on top of pasta! You may even gobble these up before they make it to the table… 2 lbs brussels sprouts ⅓ C Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Leek, Garlic, Single Varietal EVOO, or Basil Olive Oil), plus 1-2 Tbsp for roasting 3 Tbsp Olive…
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…
This delicious side dish is made in less than 15 minutes and goes with a huge variety of meals, not to mention on top of a crispy piece of baguette. Not a fan of goat cheese? No problem, this can be made with many other cheeses including vegan cheeze! Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! 3…