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EVOO Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Parmesan

Blessed and mash potato obsessed, may your thanksgiving be full of all your favorite foods.  While the star of the Thanksgiving table is always the turkey, the show cannot go on without the mashed potatoes. Typically, Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are loaded with butter and cream, so we decided to take a different route to create… read more

Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy

Try this rich, smooth, and easy gravy this Thanksgiving!  Ingredients: 5 tablespoons We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large, smoked turkey wing or 2 small ones 1 medium onion, quartered 2 carrots, chopped 1 ribs celery, chopped 1 head garlic, split through the equator 4 stems fresh sage 4 sprigs fresh thyme 6 parsley… read more

Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Cocktail

Ingredients: 10 fresh blackberries, divided 1 Tbsp. agave syrup 2 tsp. We Olive Balsamic Vinegar 1.5 ounces vodka Crushed ice, about a handful Splash of ginger ale Directions: Add 7 blackberries and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or bottom of a wooden spoon, muddle until berries are broken down. Add Ginger Balsamic Reduction,… read more

Strawberry Balsamic Cocktail

Ingredients: Two ½ Lime Wedges Two ½ Rounds of Cucumber One Fresh Hulled Strawberry One Tbsp. Simple Syrup ½ Tsp We Olive Balsamic Vinegar ¼ Cup of Gin   Directions: Pour in a 16 oz mixing glass or cocktail shaker 4-5 times just to release juices and oils. Add ¼ Cup Gin. Transfer to a… read more

Lemon Cucumber Cocktail

Ingredients: 3 slices Cucumber 2 ounces Cucumber Vodka 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup 3/4 ounce Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/4 ounce Meyer Lemon Olive Oil 1 Egg white Directions: Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients.  Add ice to the shaker to about 3/4 full and shake vigorously. Shake for 30-40 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass.… read more

Balsamic Peach Spritz Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon We Olive White Balsamic Peach Vinegar 1-ounce vodka (optional) 3-4 ounces prosecco, chilled We Olive Fresh Basil Olive Oil, for serving (optional) fresh basil leaves and sliced peaches, for serving   Directions: In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine the peach jam, balsamic vinegar, and vodka – if using, and shake well to combine.… read more

Greek Yogurt Dill Pickle Dip

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles 1 tablespoon We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill   Directions: Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix to combine Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3… read more

Fresh Basil Pesto Dip

Ingredients: 3 cups packed fresh basil 2/3 cup  We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden and cooled 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a food processor or blender, combine basil and about 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive… read more

Roasted Beet Dip

Ingredients: 2 cups roasted beets (2–3 small-medium beets) 8 cloves roasted garlic 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup raw walnuts, whole or chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to your liking 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey, agave, or maple syrup (optional but recommended) 4 tablespoons We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon water Directions: In… read more

We Olive Pan-Seared Steak

Rich, hearty, and oh so delicious. Ingredients 1 Rib Eye Steak (r any cut of meat, adjusting cooking times accordingly) 2 Tbsp We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste Ground Black Pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Dash of We Olive Sriracha Lime White Balsamic (this is optional but encouraged for a spicier taste) Directions… read more