SPRING TRIFLE
Recipe by Veronica Foods The Pound Cake (Makes 2 cakes) 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) + 2 tbs. all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1/2 cup Lemon Fused Olive Oil 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large, room-temperature eggs 2 tablespoons sanding sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups flour and salt in a bowl. Cream butter, sour cream, and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down …
SPRING TRIFLE
Recipe by Veronica Foods The Pound Cake (Makes 2 cakes) 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) + 2 tbs. all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1/2 cup Lemon Fused Olive Oil 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large, room-temperature eggs 2 tablespoons sanding sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups flour and salt in a bowl. Cream butter, sour cream, and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down …
FARFALLE BLT
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 lb. of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta ½ lb. of bacon 1 ½ cup of grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon of chopped/teared fresh basil ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese ¾ cup of Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 lemon (juiced) Directions In a medium to large pot bring water to boil add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes), drain and set aside. In a large skillet cook bacon until browned and crispy, tap with paper towel and remove all excess oil. Cut …
FARFALLE BLT
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 lb. of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta ½ lb. of bacon 1 ½ cup of grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon of chopped/teared fresh basil ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese ¾ cup of Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 lemon (juiced) Directions In a medium to large pot bring water to boil add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes), drain and set aside. In a large skillet cook bacon until browned and crispy, tap with paper towel and remove all excess oil. Cut …
BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK OLIVE OIL CAKE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients ½ cup Australian Hojiblanca mild EVOO (or citrus olive oil) – And a little extra to brush on baking pan. ½ cup buttermilk or milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup/plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups frozen blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Directions Brush a 9-inch baking pan with the Australian Hojiblanca EVOO and line with parchment paper. In a medium/large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of EVOO, buttermilk, …
BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK OLIVE OIL CAKE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients ½ cup Australian Hojiblanca mild EVOO (or citrus olive oil) – And a little extra to brush on baking pan. ½ cup buttermilk or milk 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup/plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups frozen blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Directions Brush a 9-inch baking pan with the Australian Hojiblanca EVOO and line with parchment paper. In a medium/large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of EVOO, buttermilk, …
TROPICAL GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 cups chopped romaine – or green leaf lettuce ¼ cup cherry tomatoes – halved ¼ red onion – chopped 1 large avocados – sliced diced into small pieces 1 whole pineapple cut into rings – can use canned pineapple rings ½ tablespoon Melgarejo Picual EVOO cilantro – roughly chopped Marinade for Chicken ½ cup of soy sauce ½ cup of Tangerine Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Basil Infused Olive Oil 1 can of cola soda 1 tablespoon of mustard Wisk together – place chicken in a Ziploc bag with …
TROPICAL GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 cups chopped romaine – or green leaf lettuce ¼ cup cherry tomatoes – halved ¼ red onion – chopped 1 large avocados – sliced diced into small pieces 1 whole pineapple cut into rings – can use canned pineapple rings ½ tablespoon Melgarejo Picual EVOO cilantro – roughly chopped Marinade for Chicken ½ cup of soy sauce ½ cup of Tangerine Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Basil Infused Olive Oil 1 can of cola soda 1 tablespoon of mustard Wisk together – place chicken in a Ziploc bag with …
ORANGE OLIVE OIL DREAMSICLE CAKE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients For the Cake 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 cup Orange Fused Olive Oil 2 cups cake flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Orange Cream Cheese Glaze (optional) 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon Orange Fused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whole milk (room temperature) Directions For the Glaze Beat the cream cheese, orange rind, olive oil, vanilla extract …
ORANGE OLIVE OIL DREAMSICLE CAKE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients For the Cake 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 cup Orange Fused Olive Oil 2 cups cake flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Orange Cream Cheese Glaze (optional) 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon Orange Fused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whole milk (room temperature) Directions For the Glaze Beat the cream cheese, orange rind, olive oil, vanilla extract …
ASIAN CABBAGE & RAMEN NOODLE SALAD
Ingredients 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 C slivered almonds 1/2 head of cabbage (shredded) 4 green onions, chopped 1 pkg chicken ramen Dressing 1/4 C sugar 1/2 C salad oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Flavor packet from ramen noodles Directions Toast the seed and nuts at 350 degrees for 8 min (or until golden brown). Combine with cabbage and onions. Combine all dressing ingredients. When ready to serve, combine noodles (break them up), dressing and everything else. Serves 8 to 10.
ASIAN CABBAGE & RAMEN NOODLE SALAD
Ingredients 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 C slivered almonds 1/2 head of cabbage (shredded) 4 green onions, chopped 1 pkg chicken ramen Dressing 1/4 C sugar 1/2 C salad oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Flavor packet from ramen noodles Directions Toast the seed and nuts at 350 degrees for 8 min (or until golden brown). Combine with cabbage and onions. Combine all dressing ingredients. When ready to serve, combine noodles (break them up), dressing and everything else. Serves 8 to 10.
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 tablespoons of Nocellara EVOO 1 tablespoon of Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 1 cup of chopped yellow onions 1 ½ lbs of sweet Italian sausage 1/2 cup of spinach Kosher salt and ground pepper ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup of white wine 1 cup of heavy cream 2/3 cup of half and half 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 lb. of rigatoni pasta ½ up of chopped fresh parsley 1 cup of grated Italian Parmesan cheese Directions Heat Nocellara EVOO in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and sauté until tender, …
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 tablespoons of Nocellara EVOO 1 tablespoon of Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 1 cup of chopped yellow onions 1 ½ lbs of sweet Italian sausage 1/2 cup of spinach Kosher salt and ground pepper ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup of white wine 1 cup of heavy cream 2/3 cup of half and half 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 lb. of rigatoni pasta ½ up of chopped fresh parsley 1 cup of grated Italian Parmesan cheese Directions Heat Nocellara EVOO in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and sauté until tender, …
PORTUGUESE FISH STEW
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 ½ lb. of skinless bass or grouper, cut into 1-2 inch chunks 3 tablespoons Chiquitita EVOO 2 bay leaves ¼ cup of white wine ½ cup of water 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika 1 thinly sliced small onion 1 small red bell pepper – thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper – thinly sliced 2 med diced Roma tomatoes 1 finely chopped garlic clove ¼ cup of cilantro Kosher salt Ground pepper Directions Heat 2 tablespoons of Chiquitita EVOO in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions, garlic and bell peppers, season with …
PORTUGUESE FISH STEW
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 ½ lb. of skinless bass or grouper, cut into 1-2 inch chunks 3 tablespoons Chiquitita EVOO 2 bay leaves ¼ cup of white wine ½ cup of water 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika 1 thinly sliced small onion 1 small red bell pepper – thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper – thinly sliced 2 med diced Roma tomatoes 1 finely chopped garlic clove ¼ cup of cilantro Kosher salt Ground pepper Directions Heat 2 tablespoons of Chiquitita EVOO in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions, garlic and bell peppers, season with …
LEMONGRASS-MINT MOJITO
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 1-1/2 tablespoons simple syrup (see below) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink. 1 tablespoon Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar 2 ounces light Rum club soda Directions Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass. With a wooden spoon, muddle mint, simple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together to form a good syrup, add ice cubes, then pour Rum and club soda, mix. Garnish mint leaves and limes. SIMPLE SYRUP …
LEMONGRASS-MINT MOJITO
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish 1-1/2 tablespoons simple syrup (see below) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink. 1 tablespoon Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar 2 ounces light Rum club soda Directions Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass. With a wooden spoon, muddle mint, simple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together to form a good syrup, add ice cubes, then pour Rum and club soda, mix. Garnish mint leaves and limes. SIMPLE SYRUP …
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 6 chicken leg quarters 3 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup honey ⅓ cup of Delizia Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons of Garlic Infused Olive Oil Directions Preheat oven to 350degrees F. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar, sriracha and cornstarch in a non-stick pan until everything is well incorporated. Cook in a saucepan for 5 minutes over medium heat, set aside. Wash chicken and completely dry with a towel. In a frying pan add the …
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 6 chicken leg quarters 3 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup honey ⅓ cup of Delizia Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons of Garlic Infused Olive Oil Directions Preheat oven to 350degrees F. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, Pinot Noir Wine Vinegar, sriracha and cornstarch in a non-stick pan until everything is well incorporated. Cook in a saucepan for 5 minutes over medium heat, set aside. Wash chicken and completely dry with a towel. In a frying pan add the …
TRUFFLED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut in to florets 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons white truffle oil 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 cup hot half & half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat melt …
TRUFFLED CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut in to florets 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons white truffle oil 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup hot milk 1 cup hot half & half 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat melt …
CARAMELIZED PORK TENDERLOIN
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 – (2 to 2.5lbs) of pork tenderloin 2 teaspoons of salt ½ teaspoon of paprika ½ teaspoon of Baklouti Fused Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Portuguese Chiquitita EVOO 3 tablespoons of Lavender Dark Balsamic Vinegar 4 to 6 slices of bacon 1/3 cup of honey 2 tablespoons of mustard Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine salt and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the entire mixture on the pork tenderloin and wrap with bacon stripes, secure sides with toothpicks. In a large skillet heat Baklouti Fused Oil and Chiquitita over medium high …
CARAMELIZED PORK TENDERLOIN
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 – (2 to 2.5lbs) of pork tenderloin 2 teaspoons of salt ½ teaspoon of paprika ½ teaspoon of Baklouti Fused Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Portuguese Chiquitita EVOO 3 tablespoons of Lavender Dark Balsamic Vinegar 4 to 6 slices of bacon 1/3 cup of honey 2 tablespoons of mustard Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine salt and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the entire mixture on the pork tenderloin and wrap with bacon stripes, secure sides with toothpicks. In a large skillet heat Baklouti Fused Oil and Chiquitita over medium high …
