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Bruschetta with Aged Balsamic

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Easy Summertime Cooking by Karen Kostrinsky

Appetizer
Bruschetta with Aged Balsamic – Best when made in advance!
(Prepared with We Olive Tuscan olive oil and  We Olive Aged Balsamic Vinegar)

1. Seed and Chop (finely chop) about 10 Roma Tomatoes.
2. Add 2 tablespoon of  We Olive Tuscan Olive Oil
3. Add 1 tablespoon We Olive Aged Balsamic Vinegar
4. Add 1-2 minced garlic cloves.
5. Add 1 tablespoon Basil leaves ribboned and chopped.
6. Mix well, add salt and pepper to taste and chill for a few hours.

Tags: balsamic vinegar, basil, black pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, tuscan olive oil
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Sautéed Pea Pods with Soy-Chile Aioli

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Sautéed Pea Pods with Soy-Chile Aioli
Recipe adapted from Stephanie Izard, Girl & the Goat, Chicago

INGREDIENTS
1 pound English peas in their pods (about 4 cups)

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons fish sauce

¾ teaspoon Sriracha (Asian chile sauce)

4 large garlic cloves, minced

1½ tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons We Olive Manzanillo extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare an ice bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and blanch the peas for 2 minutes, then transfer to the ice bath. When the peas are cool, drain them and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, fish sauce, Sriracha, garlic, soy sauce and We Olive Manzanillo olive oil until emulsified. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the chile-soy sauce into a small bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise to make the aioli; reserve the rest of the chile-soy sauce.

3. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the peas and 2 tablespoons of chile-soy sauce; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the pods begin to brown in places. Once the peas are cooked, transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining chile-soy sauce.

Tags: dijon, english peas, fish sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pea pods, soy sauce, sriracha
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Grilled Cajun Shrimp

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Adapted from Jennifer Bushman

Makes 6 servings

-   ¼ cup We Olive Arbequina

-    2 teaspoons chopped garlic

-    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

-    2 teaspoons paprika

-    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

-    ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

-    ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

-    2 pounds large shrimp (25-30 peeled and deveined)

1.  Warm the We Olive Arbequina olive oil over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.  Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients.  Simmer for a 3 to 5 minutes and allow the marinade liquid to cool to room temperature.

2.  Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in room temperature marinade.  Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 20 minutes.

3.  Preheat the grill to high heat.  Remove the shrimp from the bag and discard remaining marinade.  Grill until the shrimp are pink or orange and are firm to the touch, about 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.  Remove from the grill and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tags: Arbequina, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, shrimp
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Lime-Marinated Chicken and Tomatillo-Corn Salsa

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Garden

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup We Olive Organic Ascolano olive oil
• Juice and zest of one lime
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
• 1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• Tomatillo-Corn Salsa
• 2 1/2-inch-thick slices yellow onion
• 5 tomatillos, (about 1/2 lb.) papery skins removed, rinsed
• 1 ear fresh sweet corn, husked
• 1 medium poblano chile, 3 to 4 inches long
• 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. We Olive Organic Ascolano olive oil
• Fresh lime wedges, sliced jalapeño peppers, and cilantro sprigs

Directions
1. Remove tenders from underside of each breast if present (save for another use). One at a time, place each breast, smooth side down, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness (see “pounding chicken,” below).
2. In large reseal-able bag combine the 1/4 cup We Olive Organic Ascolano olive oil, 2 Tbsp. of the lime juice, the garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. Turn to coat evenly. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Prepare grill for direct cooking (see “direct grilling” below) over medium heat (about 400 degrees F). Prepare Tomato-Corn Salsa: Brush onion, tomatillos, corn, and chile with We Olive Organic Ascolano olive oil. Grill vegetables over direct medium heat, with lid closed as much as possible, until onions are lightly charred, tomatillos soften and begin to collapse, corn is tender, and chile is softened and lightly charred, turning as needed. (About 10 minutes for onion, and 12 to 15 minutes for tomatillos and chiles.) Place chile in bowl. Cover with plastic; let steam 10 minutes.
Peel off skin from chile; discard. Remove stem and seeds. Place vegetables (except corn), cilantro, brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in food processor or blender. Whirl until pureed; stir in corn. Add more brown sugar or salt to taste.
4. Increase grill temperature to high (about 500 degrees F) or add additional coals and heat until high heat is reached. Remove chicken from bag, letting excess liquid drip back into bag; discard liquid. Grill chicken, smooth side down, over direct high heat, with lid closed as much as possible, until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn; grill just until cooked all the way through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a platter.
5. In bowl whisk together sour cream, the 1 Tbsp. We Olive Organic Ascolano olive oil, lime zest, remaining lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. To serve, spoon salsa over grilled chicken. Pass lime sour cream, lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, and cilantro.

Makes 6 servings.

Pounding Chicken: pounding the chicken, so that it cooks faster and more evenly. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a flat meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound meat, starting at the thicker end of the breast and pounding to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

Direct Grilling: For this method, the food is placed on the grill rack directly over the heat source. Direct grilling is best for searing and cooking small, tender cut that cook in 30 minutes or less, such as steaks, burgers, or boneless chicken.

Tags: brown sugar, chicken breast, cilantro, corn, garlic, jalapeno pepers, lime, olive oil, Organic Ascolano, poblano chile, salt, sour cream, sweet corn, tomatillo, yellow onion
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Summer Squash Spaghetti with Lemon Aillade and Ricotta Salata

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Recipe adapted from: Edible Aria

Summer Squash Spaghetti with Lemon Aillade and Ricotta Salata

Seasonal zucchini and yellow squash is combined with lemon aillade, slivered spring onions, fresh basil and oregano. Topped with broiled garden tomatoes, baby carrots and raw olive oil-marinated ricotta salata.  Crunchy sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper..

For the Aillade

3 cloves garlic
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
pinch cayenne
1 pastured egg yolk
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup We Olive Mission extra virgin olive oil

Peel and mince the garlic, then transfer to a mortar with the salt and crush into a paste.  Add the egg yolk, garlic and salt to a bowl and whisk thoroughly.

Whisking continuously (use an electric mixer if you prefer), add the We Olive Mission extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream until it reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency.  Add the lemon juice the same way, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.

To Prepare

Dress tomato wedges and baby carrots with We Olive Mission extra virgin olive oil, season with salt & pepper and broil until tender, about 5 minutes.  Set aside.

Meanwhile, toss fine julienne of zucchini and yellow squash (raw or blanched & shocked as you prefer), slivered onions and chopped fresh basil and oregano with lemon aillade.  Season to taste with sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper.

Arrange “spaghetti” on a plate and top with broiled tomatoes, carrots and cheese.  Garnish with additional fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts if desired

Tags: basil, egg yolk, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, summer squash, yellow squash, zucchini
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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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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
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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
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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
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Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Monday, March 8th, 2010

1 ½ pounds cooked shrimp, chilled
4 avocados diced
5 limes
2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 serrano chile peppers, minced
½ cup We Olive Meyer Lemon or Mandarin Olive Oil
½ cup Adobe Springs Chile Olive Oil
1/2-3/4 cup We Olive Blood Orange Balsamic Vinegar
1 ½ cups fresh cilantro chopped, reserve ½ cup for garnish
Fresh Ground pepper
Sea Salt

Directions:

In large bowl, pour juice of five limes over four diced avocados, set aside. Whisk together, ginger, garlic, chile peppers, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Toss in one cup cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Pour marinade over chilled cooked shrimp and let marinade in refrigerator two hours, stirring every twenty minutes or so.

Now, alternately spoon avocado mixture and shrimp (reserve marinade for finishing) into 6 large margarita glasses. Continue spooning, alternating for even distribution of both avocados and shrimp in each glass. Generously drizzle each glass with marinade. Garnish with remaining ½ cup of cilantro and serve.

Serves 6 as an appetizer.

Recipe from We Olive Belmont Shore.

Tags: adobe Springs, avocado, blood orange balsamic, cilantro, garlic, ginger, Lemon Olive Oil, lime, Mandarin Olive Oil, serrano, shrimp
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