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Simple Entertaining: Featuring Summer’s Best Produce

Monday, July 11th, 2011

In my book, summertime cooking should be about two things: simplicity and seasonality. We get some of the year’s best produce during these months and it would be a shame not to make these fruits and veggies the star of our meals. It would also be a shame to spend hours in a hot kitchen when you should be outside enjoying good weather and good company. So today I’m sharing a menu with you that was created by one of my best friends that is perfect for summer entertaining. It’s full of the flavors of summer and most of the prep can be done before your guests even arrive.

Our friends, Emmy & Curtis, served this meal to a group of us that regularly gets together to cook, eat, drink, and laugh. We ate outdoors, gathered around a large table (covered with margaritas) and enjoyed the fact that aside from a few stints at the grill, they were able to sit and relax with us. The meal kicked off with a delicious, chilled corn soup that was both refreshing and flavorful…and instantly devoured. The recipe, which has been adapted from Bon Appetit magazine can be found here.

The main course featured another summer stunner: peaches. Curtis grilled some juicy chicken breasts and glazed them with a chipotle peach barbecue sauce. While Emmy made a salad that is going to become a new staple on our summer table. She made a vinaigrette using 2 parts We Olive Fresh Basil olive oil  and 1 part We Olive Peach White Balsamic, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of sugar. She tossed butter lettuce with the peach and basil vinaigrette then topped the greens with chives, feta, and candied walnuts. Curtis’s chicken recipe, which was adapted from one created by Gwyneth Paltrow in Bon Appetit magazine, can be found here.

 The meal finished with one of my favorite summer treats – grilled peaches. If you’ve never grilled fruit before, it is, to me, a revelation and reminder that some of the simplest preparations are often the most delicious. Emmy’s recipe, which she adapted from one by Emma Silvers, can be found here.

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Tags: arbequina olive oil, basil olive oil, peach white balsamic
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Yellow Split Peas and Greens

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups dried yellow split peas, rinsed and picked over

1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided

1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), divided

1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems

⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

3 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 small serrano chile, mostly seeded and deveined

⅔ cup We Olive Collection Organic Mission extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 cups mixed salad greens

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add the yellow split peas and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and season with ¾ teaspoon salt.

2. Make the cilantro pesto: In a blender or food processor, combine ⅓ cup of the pepitas, the cilantro, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, lemon juice, chile, ¼ teaspoon salt and a splash of We Olive Collection Organic Mission extra virgin olive oil and puree until smooth. Continue blending while gradually drizzling in the remaining We Olive Collection Organic Mission extra-virgin olive oil until the pesto becomes a vibrant green sauce (makes about 1 cup).

3. Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss the cooked split peas and the remaining ⅔ cup of pepitas with two-thirds of the pesto. Continue tossing until everything is well coated. Add the salad greens, drizzle with some of the additional pesto to taste and gently toss again.

Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson

Tags: cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, mixed greens, organic mission evoo, parmigiano-reggiano, pepitas, sea salt, serrano chili, yellow split pea
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We Olive’s Olio Nuovo Roast Turkey

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Extra Virgin olive oil adds a depth and dimension to a holiday favorite.  This is our family recipe we use every year and it is always moist and flavorful.   Feeds 18 very lucky people.

You will need:

1 – 16 to 18 lb. natural or organic turkey that has been brined following the Cook’s Illustrated brining method.

¾ cup We Olive’s Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil.  We Olive’s Arbequina, Mission or Tuscan blend extra virgin olive oil can be substituted.

1 stick (1/4 cup) of butter, cut into eight tablespoons.

Kosher salt

5  peeled garlic cloves

1 small yellow onion, quartered

1 small orange, quartered

A “mix and match” handful of herbs of your choice; parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme. La, la, la.

3 tablespoons + ½ cup of We Olive’s Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil.

Remove  turkey from the brined solution and rinse.  Pat dry.  Be sure to pat dry the cavity, too. Tuck the wings of the turkey behind its back.  You may have to break the joint in order to tuck the wing.  Doing this will ensure that the wings do not burn during roasting.  Generously sprinkle the cavity of the turkey with kosher salt.   Loosen the turkey skin from the breast by placing your hand in between the skin and the breast, gently lifting the skin away.  Try to loosen the skin as far down as you can go, to the thigh and over the drumstick.  Place one (tablespoon) square in between the skin and the meat of the turkey in the following places: each drumstick area, each thigh area, and each breast.  Place the remaining two squares of butter in the turkey cavity.  Take the ¾ cups of We Olive’s Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil and pour it in ¼ cup increments in between the skin and meat on both sides of the breast and ¼ cup into the cavity.  Stuff the cavity with the garlic cloves, onion, orange and herbs.  Tie the legs.  Take the 3 tablespoons of We Olive’s Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil and rub it over the outside of the turkey.  Place the turkey on a roasting pan with a rack.

Roasting the Turkey:

Place the turkey in pre-heated 450 degree oven.  Roast for the first ½ hour at 450 degrees and then drop the oven temperature down to 350 degrees for remaining roasting time. At this time, baste the turkey with We Olive’s Olio Nuovo extra virgin olive oil. Baste every 45 minutes after that using the remaining olive oil or the pan drippings. Total roasting time will take 2 ½ to 3 hours.  Remove turkey from the oven when an instant read thermometer placed in the mid thigh area reaches 165 degrees. In order to get an accurate reading, be sure the thermometer does not touch the turkey bone. Loosely cover the turkey with foil (to prevent poachers) and let rest for 45 minutes before carving.  Enjoy!

Tags: Olio Nuovo
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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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Sweet Balsamic Strawberries

Friday, May 28th, 2010

A great sweet snack for weekend BBQ’s or an elegant wine tasting party favorite…

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

16 oz of fresh strawberries
2½ tbsp of We Olive Traditional Aged Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup of sugar (white)

Directions

Clean and slice a large bowl of plump and fresh strawberries. Next, drizzle We Olive Traditional Balsamic on top of the strawberries. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes allowing the strawberries to soak in and drink up the delicious balsamic flavors. Then, sprinkle the sugar on top of the mixture, gently mix, and serve!

Tags: balsamic vinegar, strawberries, sugar
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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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We Olive Mission Olive Oil Cake with Lemon, Rosemary and Mascarpone

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Recipe adapted from Edible Aria & Ina Garten

Tart and savory with just a hint of sweetness, this luscious cake gains body and complexity from We Olive Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil combined with cultured butter, pastured eggs, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, rosemary and raw honey.  Try it topped with homemade mascarpone or a simple lemon glaze..

Olive Oil Cake with Lemon, Rosemary and Mascarpone

For the Mascarpone

1 pint raw, fresh cream (ultra-pasteurized cream will not work)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon filtered water

Heat the cream in a double-boiler until it reaches 185 degrees. Mix water and lemon juice and add to the cream; it should thicken right away. Keep mixture at 185 degree for a full 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a clean bowl, refrigerate allow to separate 12-24 hours.  Mascarpone will keep in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

For the Cake (adapted from a recipe by Ina Garten)

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sprouted spelt flour
4 oz cultured butter at room temperature
1/4 cup raw honey
2 large pastured eggs at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
3/4 cup We Olive Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup preserved lemon peel, minced

Cream the butter and honey together in a bowl until fluffy.  Beat in the lemon peel and eggs, one at a time.

Sift together the flours, baking powder & soda and salt in a bowl. Combine the We Olive Mission Olive Oil and lemon juice in another bowl and alternately add the flour and olive oil mixtures to the honey butter mixture.

Lightly grease an 8×8 glass dish with We Olive Mission Olive Oil, then pour in the batter and smooth with a spatula. Bake in a 350-degree oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Let cake cool at least 15 minutes, then serve topped with mascarpone and garnished with slivered lemon peel and a sprig of rosemary.

Tags: butter, cake, cream, eggs, honey, lemon juice, Mascarpone, olive oil, rosemary, spelt flour, We Olive Mission Olive Oil
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Crispy Lemon-Fried Olives

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Crispy Lemon-Fried Olives

Recipe adapted from Jamie Leeds
Makes 20 olives

• 1 cup a”-purpose flour
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 20 Mediterranean olives, pitted
• 8 cups We Olive Meyer Lemon olive oil, for frying

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and lemon zest. Crack
the eggs into a second bowl and whisk until beaten. Place
the panko in a third bowl.
2. Dredge the olives in the flour, then dip into the egg
mixture and coat with the panko.
3. Heat the We Olive Meyer Lemon olive oil in a deep, heavy pot over high until it reaches
375°. Working in small batches (about 5 at a time), fry the
olives until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
Skewer the fried olives in pairs on toothpicks and serve
immediately.

Tags: eggs, flour, meyer lemon, olive oil, olives, panko
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