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Holy Cow Panini

We Olive & Wine Bar Panini

The Holy Cow Panini is named for the deliciously tangy cow’s milk cheese from Central Coast Creamery of the same name. If you can’t get your hands on it, try another semi-soft cow’s milk cheese like Havarti or Fontina. This panini recipe makes for a quick week night dinner when served with a salad. Makes 1… read more

Stuffed Acorn Squash

stuffed acorn squash

This stuffed acorn squash makes a healthful and hearty meal or a robust side dish to a roast turkey. Omit the Italian sausage for a vegetarian option on your Thanksgiving table. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided Coarse salt and freshly ground… read more

Olive Festival Orzo Salad

Orzo Salad with Black Olive Tapenade

We Olive Culinary Director Suzie Lewitan created this easy orzo salad recipe for the Paso Robles Olive Festival featuring  a trio of We Olive bestsellers: Fresh Garlic and Meyer Lemon Olive Oils plus Aged Balsamic Vinegar. Finishing it with Black Olive Tapenade adds complexity and depth. Serves 8 as a side or 4 – 6… read more

Bulgur Salad with Toasted Corn & Summer Squash

This bulgur salad can be served warm or cold and is a great vehicle for any veggies, herbs and cheese you need to use up! 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 small zucchini or summer squash, thinly sliced 3/4 cup of fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 ears of… read more

Chile Garlic Pasta with Fried Egg

This pasta with fried egg recipe is perfect when your fridge is under-stocked. It makes use of things you probably keep on hand and you can whip it up in no time. The pasta is coated with garlic-chile goodness and the fried egg provides an unctuous sauce that brings that makes this dish complete. If… read more

Red-Curry Mussels with Lime, Jalapeno & Ginger

These boldly-flavored curry mussels are delicious with Belgian wheat beer. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad to make it a meal. For 1 serving, you’ll need: 2 lbs mussels* 2 tablespoons Jalapeno Olive Oil ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon finely minced peeled ginger 1 teaspoon red curry paste 1 cup beer… read more

Spicy Blood Orange Steamed Mussels with Tarragon

These boldly-flavored steamed mussels are delicious with Belgian wheat beer. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad to make it a meal. For 1 serving, you’ll need: 2 lbs mussels* 2 tablespoons Blood Orange Olive Oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper… read more

Wine-Steamed Mussels with Lemon & Herbs

These mussels make a delicious dinner for 1 or can be adapted to feed a crowd. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad. For 1 serving, you’ll need: 2 lbs mussels* 2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Olive Oil 1/4 cup minced shallot 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio 1 bay… read more

Wine Steamed Clams with Pancetta, Tomato & Basil

These clams make a delicious dinner for 1 or can be adapted to feed a crowd. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad. For 1 serving, you’ll need: 2 lb clams (in shell)* 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, such as Organic Mission EVOO 1/4 cup pancetta, finely diced ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2… read more

Balsamic Glazed Pork Roast

This Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin Roast is super simple and will feed a crowd. The leftover sliced pork make fantastic sandwiches. Serves 10 Ingredients 1 4 lb boneless pork loin roast kitchen twine kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Aged Balsamic Vinegar Preheat the oven to 325… read more