This crostini makes a quick and festive appetizer for Thanksgiving and it’s a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. We love it with goat cheese, pistachios and Blood Orange Olive Oil, but brie, ricotta and blue cheese also work nicely here. Makes 24 appetizers 1 baguette, sliced into 24 pieces 2 tablespoons Extra… read more
This recipe comes from Kimberley Kausen of Flavorful California, Cooking Classes for the Home Cook. Citrus, Date and Arugula Salad with Marcona Almonds Makes approximately 1-½ cups ¾ cup shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon “zested” orange peel, Blood Orange or Cara Cara ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, Blood Orange or Cara Cara ¼ cup… read more
Brussels sprouts can be a delicious addition to your holiday dinner. This recipe is a celebration of fall with the addition of butternut squash. It comes from Kim Kausen of Flavorful California, Cooking Classes for the Home Cook. Serves 8 Ingredients 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 bags (12 oz. each) fresh cut butternut… read more
We Olive’s Blood Orange Olive Oil adds the perfect amount of flavor to this simple sweet potato recipe! This recipe comes from Kimberley Kausen of Flavorful California, Cooking Classes for the Home Cook. Serves 10 ¼ cup Blood Orange Olive Oil 6 tablespoons butter 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (about… read more
Extra Virgin olive oil adds a depth and dimension to a holiday favorite. This is a favorite We Olive 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, preferably brined using the Cook’s… read more
Try this delicious fall salad recipe featuring our Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar. This fall salad recipe comes from Kimberley Kausen of Flavorful California, Cooking Classes for the Home Cook. Serves 8 1 cup pearl barley 6 ounces sliced speck or prosciutto, cut into ½-inch strips ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup finely… read more
This festive sparkling wine cocktail is the perfect way to kick off a holiday party! This cocktail also works well with cranberry juice and fresh cranberries. Serves `1 Ingredients 1 teaspoon We Olive Mulled Spice Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon pomegranate juice 4 ounces sparkling wine 1 teaspoon pomegranate seeds A drizzle of We Olive Blood… read more
This 3-ingredient dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for entertaining. Makes about 1 ½ cups Ingredients ¼ cup We Olive Parmesan Asiago Dip ¼ cup We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling 8 ounces goat cheese Crackers and fresh veggies for serving In a… read more
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
This recipe was adapted slightly from a favorite by Ina Garten. These Balsamic Brussels sprouts become crisp and tender at the same time with a deep caramelized flavor. We Olive Aged Balsamic Vinegar is the perfect finish to this super side dish. The original recipe can be found here. 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed… read more
