Blog Archives

Mom’s Spaghetti

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission is a recipe that creator, Kelly Green of We Olive Paso Robles, began making for her family about 20 years ago. She says: “It’s one of the many recipes that I make on my own, no recipe to follow. This is honestly the first time… read more

Rosemary and Olive Oil Cake with Peach Balsamic Glaze

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes from We Olive Thousand Oaks customer, Kim Simons. Kim’s cake uses buttery, We Olive Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil and We Olive Peach White Balsamic Vinegar in the tangy glaze. Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon… read more

Tropical Thai Sunburn Salmon with Pineapple Chutney & Cooling Cucumber Salad

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes to us from Margee Berry, a customer of We Olive & Wine Bar at the OC Mix. Margee’s recipe is a slightly spicy Thai style fresh pineapple chutney served on top of grilled salmon and a quick-pickled cucumber salad that helps round out the… read more

Greek Vegetable “Stew”

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes to us from Shenandoah Marr of We Olive Ventura. Shenandoah describes her dish as” a healthy and hearty mix of fresh seasonal vegetables slow roasted in a tomato, herb, and olive oil sauce.” She recommends serving it with bread and cheese for a complete… read more

Spicy Grilled Lemon Chicken Kabobs

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes to us from Terri Crandall of We Olive El Dorado Hills. Terri says: “These are juicy marinated chicken kabobs with a kick. They are served over a summer salad dressed with Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and grilled lemons on the side.” Serves 4 Ingredients:… read more

California Sea Bass with Citrus Jalapeño Herb Vinaigrette

discover cooking with california olive oil recipe contest winner

This recipe took the Grand Prize in We Olive’s Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest in 2011. Winner AJ Dale is a long time customer of We Olive Belmont Shore. Note from Contest Winner AJ Dale: Using fresh, simple ingredients, including California EVOO, this healthy, flavorful entrée takes under 20 minutes to prepare… read more

Beet, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad

beet salad

This beautiful salad is a lively combination of flavors and texture. It’s impressive enough to serve as a first course when entertaining, but simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: 1 bunch of medium beets (approximately 8 beets)* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1… read more