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!
Make your own homemade pita chips using your Olive Us Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) and sea salts! Quick, crispy and easy to make… you can make all kinds of fabulous flavours for any dip or snack! 1 package Pita bread (about 6-8 inches wide) 2 Tablespoons Olive Us EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) of…
Puff pastry creates the perfect flaky crust for this special, yet simple asparagus dish! Ingredients: 1 pound thin fresh asparagus spears, trim woody ends (if asparagus is thick, cut in half lengthwise) 1/2 package of frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed 1/2 – 3/4 cup Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated (half on bottom) 1…
We call it a share bowl because it’s so big and delicious!! This will serve at least 2 people as a meal and 4-6 as a side dish. It’s easy to scale down and adapt for your needs, so feel free to play with the ingredients you have on hand! INGREDIENTS: Salad Dressing Ingredients: 3/4 cup…
Spread: 1 pound of dried, rinsed Great Northern white beans (or two cans) 2” sprig of fresh rosemary 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock and water to cover beans 1 medium onion, diced 2 whole garlic cloves, smashed One large carrot, peeled and diced One large celery stalk, diced 2 ripe, fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled,…
Ingredients: 3 cups (1 pound) whole raw almonds (we love almonds from Rancho Vignola!) 2 tablespoons Olive Us Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary leaves, crushed Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, toss together all ingredients until almonds are well coated. Spread…
A mushroom lovers delight! Here you’ll find layer upon glorious layer of mushroom; using the Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil in the dough and also with the caramelized mushroom topping. The results are a simple yet supremely satisfying flat bread that begs to be served alongside a crisp, vibrant salad with a bit of…
Bread 1 baguette (or 1/2 a loaf of French bread), in 1” slices 1/3 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Garlic, Leek, or Milanese Gremolata) Sundried Tomato Pesto 1 cup sundried tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp Olive Us Lemon Twist Sea Salt 1/2 cup Olive Us Tuscan Herb…
Enjoy these tapas style prawns with a loaf of artisan bread, because you’ll want to savor every bite! This dish is incredibly easy to make, yet delightfully delicious and the bread is perfect for dipping all that fabulously flavourful extra virgin olive oil! You’ll truly delight in every bite! Serve as a starter, entrée with…
Fresh and fabulous…our Greek Salad is always as beautiful to look at as it is to eat! This is my Mom’s favourite… she makes it at least once a week! Love you, Mom!! Ingredients: 3-4 tomatoes, cut into wedges or bite sized pieces (or about 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, cut in half) 1 medium…
Ingredients: 8 oz. good quality whole milk ricotta 1 large ripe peach, sliced in 1/4″ slices (8 slices) 1/4 cup fresh torn basil leaves 2 tablespoons Olive Us Peach White Balsamic 2 tablespoons Olive Us Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt & pepper to taste Directions: Arrange the sliced peaches on a platter sandwiching…