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Dukkah-Crusted Goat Cheese

Dukkah is delicious on everything but it’s especially tasty coating lemon-infused goat cheese bites. These small bites pack a powerful punch of flavor – serve them as an hor d’ouevre or add them to lightly dressed greens for an elegant salad course. Makes 24 appetizers 8 oz soft goat cheese 8 oz cream cheese ¼… read more

Lemon Rosemary Cocktail

Try this olive oil cocktail with gin, egg whites, lemon, and our Organic Meyer Lemon Olive Oil (adapted from Marvel Bar) 2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 egg white 1/2 oz. We Olive Organic Meyer Lemon Olive Oil  Ice Rosemary sprigs (optional) –… 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

Lemon Herb Marinade

This lemon herb marinade is our go-to for summer grilling. It’s fantastic on chicken, seafood and especially vegetables. We used fresh oregano and parsley in this version, but you can swap out any fresh herbs you have on hand. If you don’t have Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, use regular extra virgin olive oil and the… 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

Zucchini & Summer Squash with Lemon & Herbs

This simple zucchini recipe is an easy summer side dish and can be made with any fresh herbs that you have on hand. If you don’t have Lemon Olive Oil, substitute regular EVOO and a teaspoon of lemon zest if you have it. If you have leftovers, add them to this Bulgur & Toasted Corn… read more

Lemon Caper Tuna Salad

This healthy tuna salad is light on calories but loaded with protein and antioxidants. It’s delicious on crisp salad greens like Romaine lettuce or as a topper on whole grain crackers or crostini. We love it as a pre or post workout mini-meal that’ll give you an energy boost. Serves 2 Ingredients 6 oz canned… read more

Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

lemon balsamic vinaigrette

We like to make a double batch of this blender vinaigrette and use it throughout the week on salads, grilled or roasted veggies and even seafood or poultry. We use a combination of Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, but you can use just one olive oil in the combined quantity… read more

The Best Egg Salad Recipe

egg salad recipe

This is the best egg salad recipe because it’s satisfyingly egg-y without being overloaded with mayo. Eggs work with any extra virgin olive oil, from delicate to robust, but we also like this recipe with our Meyer Lemon Olive Oil for a bright, citrusy zing! Serve it on toasted baguette, in crisp lettuce cups or… read more

Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

balsamic marinated pork tenderloin

Our Blackberry Balsamic Vinegar is tart and sweet with beautiful depth of flavor. This vinaigrette pairs the tangy vinegar with our Blood Orange Olive Oil* which has a subtle sweetness to it. It’s delicious on salads with grilled pork or chicken as well as roasted butternut squash or pumpkin. Makes 1/2 cup 1 tablespoon minced… read more