by OliveTheBest | Nov 28, 2015 | Side Dishes
Rice Pilaf is such a family pleaser. Everyone loves it, and it is so easy to make. (And…it’s pretty healthy…wink wink)! YIELDS 4 SERVINGS Ingredients: 1/2 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoon Cilantro Roasted Onion Olive Oil 1 cup uncooked calrose rice,...
by OliveTheBest | Nov 24, 2015 | Appetizers
What an amazing treat for the upcoming holiday season! (And low calorie!) Ingredients: 6 cups freshly popped, warm popcorn ( I air-pop it) 1/3 cup Wild Mushroom-Sage Olive Oil + 2 tablespoons 1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese + 2 tablespoons Fresh cracked pepper to...
by OliveTheBest | Oct 22, 2015 | Salads
This is a dressing you will not regret! Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Walnuts Toasted Over High Heat In A Sauté Pan; Toss Frequently And Remove When Fragrant 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries 1 Red Onion Sliced 1/8″ And Soaked In Ice Water For 1/2 Hr. (Takes The Bitter Bite...
by OliveTheBest | Oct 13, 2015 | Side Dishes
Warm, spicy, ever so cheesy, and savoury, this cornbread is delicious by itself or accompanied by a steamy bowl of soup. Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 ...
by OliveTheBest | Oct 3, 2015 | Appetizers, Side Dishes
Simple and elegant. This recipe will become a family staple! Ingredients: 1 French baguette, fresh 3 tablespoons Herb de Provence olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste 2 cups soft goat cheese, spreadable Directions: This could not be an easier set of instructions!...
by OliveTheBest | Sep 17, 2015 | Main Dishes
Ingredients: Caramelized Vegetable Croquettes 2 cups coarsely mashed Yukon Gold potatoes 1 cup broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1 cup cauliflower florets, coarsely chopped 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons EVOO for...
by OliveTheBest | Sep 5, 2015 | Main Dishes
Scallops are gourmet… so your recipe and ingredients should reflect that. Don’t worry… we’ve got you covered! Yields 4-5 Servings Ingredients: 20 large scallops, about 2-3 pounds 5 tablespoons Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake sea...
by OliveTheBest | Aug 18, 2015 | Appetizers
A healthier alternative to a classic favorite! Wonderful on vegetables, steak and eggs benedict. Ingredients: 3 large room temperature egg yolks 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup UP...
by OliveTheBest | Aug 8, 2015 | Main Dishes
Summertime breakfast… yes of course… it is eggs! Mmmm… Ingredients: 3 tablespoon Tuscan Herb olive oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 1/4 lb plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1-14 oz can of diced tomatoes 6 organic brown eggs sea salt and freshly...
by OliveTheBest | Jul 5, 2015 | Side Dishes
Ingredients: 3 lemons, quartered 4 large artichokes 1/3 cup Garlic olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Fill a large bowl with water. Squeeze the juice from the quarters of 1 lemon into the bowl.Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove...
by OliveTheBest | Jun 20, 2015 | Main Dishes
The perfect summertime meal, with a little “step up’! Ingredients: 1.5 -2 Lbs. Ground Sirloin 1 Heaping Herbs of choice 4-5 basil leaves chopped + more for top of burger 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 thick slices mozzarella 2 tomatoes, thickly sliced 4...
by OliveTheBest | Jun 7, 2015 | Desserts
Nothing like a delicious cookie recipe to get the party started! Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter 1/4 cup Lemon Olive Oil 2/3 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon lest 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration...
by OliveTheBest | May 2, 2015 | Main Dishes
Fresh, simple, amazing. You will want to try this. Ingredients: 4 filet mignon steaks Chipotle Marinade – ¼ c. Chipotle Olive Oil 3 T. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 T. honey 1 T. minced garlic ¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves Mango Salsa – 2 mangoes, peeled and...
by OliveTheBest | Apr 4, 2015 | Desserts
Wake up! It is time for the best muffin you have ever had! Ingredients: 1 medium egg, beaten 2 ½ cups of flour 1 cup of fresh raspberries 1 cup of milk 1/2 cup of melted butter 3 tablespoons Raspberry balsamic 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt Directions: In a...
by OliveTheBest | Mar 13, 2015 | Beverages
Stone fruit is just around the corner. So are the warmer months of late spring and summer. This is a supremely tasty beverage to enjoy with brunch or anytime actually. Ingredients: 1 Cup Delizia Peach White Balsamic 1 pound peeled, sliced ripe peaches or 1 16-ounce...
by OliveTheBest | Mar 7, 2015 | Main Dishes
Marinade for one of the best meats you can grill! Yields 1/2 cup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Cinnamon Pear balsamic 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon allspice 1 minced shallot 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed Salt...
