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Archive for March, 2010

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Fish and White Bean Tostadas

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Recipe from Recipe Diaries.

1 lime, zested and juiced, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Bozzano A2 extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for baking sheet
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound white fish fillets, like tilapia, flounder, sole, skin discarded and cut into finger-sized pieces
1/4 cup Bozzano A2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Sauteed White Beans, recipe follows
1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
Pineapple and Avocado Salsa, recipe follows
Sour cream, for garnish

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, zest, garlic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the fish in a baking dish and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for no more than 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler or grill. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Remove the fish from the marinade and arrange on the baking sheet, making sure to leave space between the pieces. Broil until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the corn tortillas, 1 at a time, just until crisp, flipping halfway through to brown both sides. Drain on paper towels and salt while still hot.

To assemble the tostadas: Layer each tostada first with Sauteed White Beans, then the fish. Top with the shredded cabbage and Pineapple and Avocado Salsa. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of a lime wedge.

Sauteed White Beans:

2 tablespoons Bozzano A2 extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white or yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
Freshly ground black pepper

In a small pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the olive oil is hot add the onion with a pinch of salt and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat and add the white wine. Cook until the wine has reduced by half. Stir in the beans and oregano and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook gently for 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Pineapple and Avocado Salsa:

1 (14-ounce) can sliced pineapple in juice, drained and juices reserved
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Bozzano A2 extra-virgin olive oil
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 medium avocado, halved, pitted and flesh cubed
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves

In a medium bowl, make the dressing by mixing 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice with the lime juice, honey, olive oil and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the pineapple and onion. Gently fold in the avocado and cilantro. Let the flavors blend for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Tags: avocado, cabbage, flounder, garlic, jalapeno, lime, navy beans, olive oil, pineapple, sole, Tilapia, white beans, white wine
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Chocolate Mousse with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Recipe Adapted from Laura Frankel

  • 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (must be at least 70%)
  • ½ cup We Olive Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Sea salt (garnish)
  • Melt the chocolate and cool to room temperature. Add the olive oil and set aside.

    Combine the yolks and powdered sugar and whisk until foamy, add the chocolate mixture.

    beat the whites to a stiff peak, fold the whites into the chocolate.

    Line a cake pan or mold with plastic wrap. Sprinkle the bottom with sea salt. Pour the mousse into the mold and chill 8 hours or freeze for 3 hours. Invert onto a plate and peel off the plastic. Garnish with fresh fruit.

    Tags: Arbequina, chocolate, coffee, eggs, vanilla
    Posted in Dessert, Recipes | No Comments »

    Pumpkin Streusel Bread

    Monday, March 22nd, 2010

    Recipe from “Olive Oil Baking”

    Topping
    2 tablespoon brown sugar
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    1 tablespoon We Olive extra virgin olive oil

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    ½ cup whole wheat flour
    ½ teaspoon of salt
    1 cup granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    1 teaspon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon ginger
    ¼ teaspoon allspice
    1 cup canned pumpkin
    ½ cup We Olive extra virgin olive oil
    2 eggs, beaten
    ¼ cup milk or water
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ½ cup chopped walnuts

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or oil. In a small
    bowl, combine all four topping ingredients and rub together with fingers until crumbs form.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and allspice.
    3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin, olive oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients
    and combine, but do not overmix.
    4. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle topping evenly over the surface of the loaf.
    5. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the very center of the loaf comes
    out clean.
    6. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then remove and let cool on a rack.

    Makes one large loaf.

    Tags: pumpkin
    Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, HEART HEALTHY, Recipes | No Comments »

    Grilled Salmon with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, and Oregano

    Monday, March 22nd, 2010

    Recipe from Cooking.com

    Serves 4.

    • 1/3 cup Stone Edge Organic Manzanillo extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh oregano
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • Four 8-ounce salmon steaks (or substitute halibut steaks or swordfish steaks)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 lemon, quartered

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a small bowl. Set olive oil-herb mixture aside.

    Rub the salmon steaks lightly with the olive oil and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until steaks are opaque in center, about 5 minutes per side.

    TO SERVE: Place steaks on plates. Drizzle the olive oil-herb mixture over steaks. Garnish with the lemon wedges and serve.

    Tags: garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salmon, Stone Edge Manzanillo
    Posted in Entree, HEART HEALTHY, Recipes, Seafood | No Comments »

    EVOO and Yogurt Loaf Cake

    Monday, March 22nd, 2010

    Recipe from Serious Eats

    - makes 8 servings -

    Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup sugar
    Finely grated zest of 1 lime
    1/2 cup plain organic whole milk yogurt
    3 large organic eggs
    1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    1/2 cup Stone Edge Organic Manzanillo Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Procedure

    Getting ready: Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter an 8 1/2-x-4 1/2-inch loaf pan, place the pan on a lined baking sheet and set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt and keep near by.

    1. Put the sugar and zest in a medium bowl and rub the ingredients together until the sugar is fragrant. Whisk in the yogurt, eggs and vanilla. When the mixture is well blended, gently whisk in the dry ingredients. Switch to a spatula and fold in the oil. The batter will be thick and shiny. Scrape it into the pan and smooth the top.

    2. Bake the cake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until it is golden and starts to come away from the sides of the pan; a knife inserted into the center of the cake will come out clean. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then run a knife between the cake and the sides of the pan. Unmold and cool to room temperature right-side up.

    Storing: You can keep the cake at room temperature for at least 4 days or freeze it for up to 2 months

    Tags: egg, lime, Stone Edge Manzanillo, vanilla, yogurt
    Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, HEART HEALTHY, Organic, Recipes | No Comments »

    Fig and Grape Salad with Pancetta Crostini

    Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

    Recipe by Alice Waters.

    Serves 6

    3 tbsp We Olive balsamic vinegar
    6 thick slices bread
    We Olive Kalamata Extra-virgin olive oil
    12 thin slices pancetta
    9 ripe figs
    1 cup grapes, stemmed
    6 small handfuls arugula
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Preheat the oven to 375°. I had baked some focaccia a few days before, so that’s the bread I used for it. Either way, you want to cut the bread into 1-inch thick breadsticks. Trim away any crusts. Make 12 long breadsticks. Brush them lightly with olive oil and wrap with slices of pancetta-spirally, like candy canes. I actually sliced the pancetta disks in half, then carefully wrapped it around the bread. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat and bake for about 10 minutes or until the pancetta begins to crisp.

    In the meantime, get the fruit ready. If you find fresh figs, cut them in quarters, if you’re rehydrating them, remove them from the wine at this time. Cut the grapes in half, give the arugula a good rinse and pat it dry. Toss the arugula and fruit with a pinch of salt and fresh black pepper I also added a couple of tablespoons of the wine I used to rehydrate the figs, plus 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

    Tags: arugula, balsamic vinegar, bread, fig, grapes, Kalamata Oil, pancetta
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    Vegetarian Cassoulet

    Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

    Servings: 8
    Time: 30 minutes active; about 75 minutes total

    For Cassoulet:
    3 medium leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into ½ inch pieces, white and pale green parts only
    4 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch pieces
    3 celery ribs, cut into 1 inch pieces
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 tablespoons We Olive Frantoio extra virgin olive oil
    4 thyme sprigs
    2 parsley sprigs
    1 bay leaf
    1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
    4 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    14 ounce can of chopped tomatoes
    1 quart vegetable stock

    For Garlicky Bread crumbs:
    4 cups coarse bread crumbs
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1/4 cup parsley, chopped
    salt and pepper, to taste

    1. Wash leeks thoroughly by putting them in a colander nested in a bowl of water. The dirt will drain to the bottom of the bowl and you can simply lift the leeks out to drain.

    2. Heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot. Add leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf and cumin and cook until softened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    3. Stir in beans, tomatoes and stock and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

    4. Meanwhile, make bread crumb topping. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Spread onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spray bread crumbs with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until crisp and golden. Cool crumbs.

    5. Mash some of the beans in the pot with a potato masher to thicken broth. Serve hot and sprinkle with garlicy bread crumbs.

    Adapted from Recipe by Adrienne D. Capps.

    Tags: cannellini beans, carrots, celery, Frantoio, garlic, leeks, thyme
    Posted in Entree, Recipes, Vegetarian | No Comments »

    OLIVE TAPENADE

    Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


    • 2 cups pitted kalamata olives (or your favorite olive)
    • 3 anchovies, rinsed and patted dry
    • 3 tbs. drained capers
    • 3 tbs. We Olive Arbequina olive oil
    • 2 tbs. Fresh lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tsp. fresh thyme
    • Salt & ground Pepper to taste

    Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until coarse, but uniform. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with slices of crusty baguette.

    Recipe from We Olive Fresno.

    Posted in Appetizer, Recipes, Vegetarian | No Comments »

    St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage

    Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

    3 to 4 pounds corn-beef brisket
    2 onions, sliced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    6 whole cloves
    2 bay leaves
    2 tablespoons Pasolivo Olio Nuovo, or We Olive Roasted Garlic olive oil
    6 small to medium potatoes, pared
    6 small carrots, pared
    6 cabbage wedge ( 1 head)

    Place beef in dutch oven, barely cover with hot water.; add onions, garlic and seasonings.

    Cover and simmer for 1 hour per pound of meat, or until fork tender.

    Remove meat from liquid and drizzle olive oil on top. Add potatoes and carrots.
    Cover and bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes.   Add cabbage; cook
    another 20 minutes.

    Cut beef cut against the grain, making
    thin slices. Serve with mustard.  (Yields 6 servings)

    Recipe from We Olive Fresno.

    Tags: beef, cabbage, carrots, clove, garlic, Olio Nuovo, onion, Pasolivo, potato, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
    Posted in Entree, Recipes | No Comments »

    Spring Greens with Strawberries & Walnuts

    Monday, March 8th, 2010

    1 lb Spring Mix salad greens
    1 small Red Onion, sliced
    ½ lb large fresh Strawberries cut lengthwise into ¼ inch slices
    ¼ cup coarsely chopped Walnuts
    Optional ½ cup crumbled Blue Cheese or Goat Cheese.
    We Olive Balsamic Vinegar
    Mild to medium flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as We Olive Arbequina or Mission
    Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper

    Arrange Greens and onion on a chilled salad plate. Fan out 2 or 3 sliced Strawberries per plate and top with a sprinkle of walnuts and optionally some crumbled cheese.
    Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top in a 1 to 2 ratio (1 part Balsamic to 2 parts oil.). Top with a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper and serve.

    Recipe by We Olive Belmont Shore.

    Tags: Arbequina, balsamic vinegar, blue cheese, greens, Mission, onion, strawberries, walnuts
    Posted in Dressing, HEART HEALTHY, Recipes, Salad, Vegetarian | No Comments »

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