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 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 | Jan 3, 2015 | Main Dishes
Everyone asks for a ham recipe… but you didn’t know that the secret ingredient is vanilla! Ingredients: 1 10 lbs. smoked ham,thawed ½ cup Caribbean Jerk marinade (any store bought brand is fine) 1 cup Hawaiian marinade (any store bought brand is fine) 1/4 cup...
by OliveTheBest | Dec 6, 2014 | Salads, Side Dishes
Having a healthy holiday dip is important… and here it is! Ingredients 1 large cucumber,seeded and diced 1/2 red onion diced 1 stalk celery,washed and diced 3 tablespoon Honey Ginger balsamic 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons olive oil...