This quick and easy home-made tomatillo salsa verde is one of my favorites because it is super healthy, fresh, and simple to make. Salsa verde is really easy to make from scratch, all you need are tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, lime, and cilantro, and of course … fresh EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). All you need… read more
This olive oil pie crust recipe was developed by Chef Lauren Mahlke and it’s a genius alternative to butter or shortening. We like it with a mild, buttery or fruity olive oil like Arbequina. Swap out this olive oil pie crust dough in any of your favorite pie recipes. Makes 1 single pie crust Ingredients… read more
Marinated cheese is your new favorite recipe Marinated cheese is incredibly easy to make and endlessly adaptable with different flavor combinations and olive oils. You can serve marinated cheese with toasted baguette, cracker and veggies as an appetizer or add it to your favorite sandwich, salad or pizza. And the leftover oil? It’s fantastically flavorful… read more
Muffaletta with olive tapenade is a sandwich that originated in New Orleans at Central Grocery where it is still made today. It’s loaded with Italian salami and a Creole olive salad so it is packed with flavor. It should be prepared an hour or so ahead of time to allow the flavors to come together,… read more
This is the perfect salad: creamy goat cheese, roasted beets, avocado. We love arugula for its peppery bite, but feel free to swap in whatever salad green you like. Check out the original recipe at Delish. Serves 4 Ingredients For the salad 6 medium beets, scrubbed 6 cups arugula 1 avocado, sliced 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts… read more
This Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Almonds from Bon Appetit is simple and simply delicious. The sweet roasted squash plays on the saltiness of the Parmesan and the nutty crunch of almonds. We love this with a roast chicken or with the addition of some barley or farro to give it a little more… read more
PUMPKIN PANCAKES These pumpkin pancakes from The Brown Eyed Baker make the perfect breakfast on a chilly fall morning. We’ve swapped out the vegetable oil in the original recipe for a fruity extra virgin olive oil, but we also love these with Blood Orange Olive Oil! Makes 6 PANCAKES INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons light… read more
This recipe comes from Chef Yotam Ottolenghi who is masterful in his handling of vegetables. This recipe, which we adapted slightly, is the perfect dish to transition from summer to fall. Serves: 4 Eggplant Sauce 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch dice 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup chopped… read more
Peppadew Cheese Dip Our peppadew cheese dip is a riff on classic pimiento cheese dip and uses peppadew peppers in place of pimientos. It’s creamy and cheesy with a hint of smoke and jalapeno from two of our bestselling olive oils. It comes together in minutes and will be a hit at your next party. Or… read more
A Perfect Summer Salad This recipe comes from one of our favorite bloggers, Smitten Kitchen, who adapted this recipe from the cookbook Saladish. We love the use of ricotta salata in place of feta and the touch pepitas for crunch! Try this with your favorite EVOO or for extra flavor try Meyer Lemon or Fresh… read more
