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Apple Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is a showstopper. It’s warm and comforting with hints of citrus from the Blood Orange Olive Oil. The Balsamic Caramel is an over-the-top topping! 1 lb brioche or challah bread, cut into 1 inch chunks 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar, plus 2 teaspoons 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2… read more

Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken Sandwiches

Our Fig Balsamic Vinegar adds rich flavor to a basic chicken breast making it the star of this quick-to-make sandwich. We recommend making extra chicken and using it in salads and pastas. We used a medium extra virgin olive oil to saute the chicken but Fresh Garlic or Blood Orange would also be tasty! Serves… read more

Fig Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops with Creamy Polenta

We adapted this recipe from one that appeared in Cooking Light magazine. It’s a great weeknight meal that will feel like a special occasion. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup uncooked polenta 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons We Olive Fig Balsamic Vinegar 1… read more

Citrus-Honey Shrimp Kebabs and Couscous

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes from Augustina Zaccardi. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 Egg Yolk 1 Teaspoon of Dijon Mustard 1 Tablespoon of White Vinegar Pinch of Salt 2 Tablespoons of Honey 3/4 Cup of We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil 24 Medium Shrimp 1/2 of a Medium Zucchini 1/2… read more

Orange Cream Dream with Bread Puddin’

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes from Kristin Knickerbocker, a We Olive La Jolla customer. Kristin’s recipe combinines the summertime flavors of orange cream and strawberries with a warm piece of bread pudding… and allows the flavor of We Olive’s Blood Orange Olive Oil to take center stage!\ Serves 6… read more

Orange Olive Oil Crusted Chocolate Cashew Bars

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil recipe contest submissions comes from Nancy Judd. Nancy tells us, “These decadent delicious bars are melt in your mouth delicious. The smooth We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil offers not only fabulous flavor but richness to the crust. The nuts add crunch, a dash of cayenne pepper adds… read more

Blood Orange & Brown Sugar Roasted Salmon

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest entry comes from Jodi Taffel, a We Olive Thousand Oaks customer. Jodi’s salmon is marinated in a delicious combination of brown sugar, garlic, and We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil. Serves 4 Ingredients 24 oz. fresh salmon (skin on), cut into 4 equal pieces 1 cup… read more

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil recipe contest submission comes from Mellissa Solin. Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil (plus more for the pan) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus more for the pan) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup almond… read more

Angel Hair Pasta & Shrimp L’Orange

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes from Mary Rall, a We Olive Thousand Oaks customer. Mary tell us, “My husband and I frequent the Thousand Oaks ‘We Olive’ store often. The first time I tasted the Blood Orange Olive Oil I knew exactly what I was going to make with… read more

Citrus Marinated Chicken & Artichoke Skewers

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest entry comes from Jodi Taffel, a We Olive Thousand Oaks customer. Jodi’s chicken and artichokes marinate in a combination of We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil, We Olive Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, and balsamic vinegar topped with a little kiss of sun dried tomato and We… read more