Bruschetta
Ingredients 1 tablespoon Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced Directions In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted french bread slices. Drizzle with extra balsamic vinegar if desired.
Bruschetta
Ingredients 1 tablespoon Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 loaf French bread, toasted and sliced Directions In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted french bread slices. Drizzle with extra balsamic vinegar if desired.
Olive Oil Fused Asparagus Quiche
Recipe by Veronica Foods Crust Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup Fused Leek Olive Oil (or other savory oil) 1⁄4 cup ice cold water Crust directions: Mix flour and salt with fork. Beat olive oil and water with whisk or fork to incorporate. Pour into flour and mix with fork until evenly distributed and a crumbly dough begins to form. Evenly pat/press pie crust into a 9″ pide dish. Quiche filling: 1/2 pound cooked bacon crumbled (optional) 1 1/3 cup asparagus chopped 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded 5 large eggs 1 cup Half & Half 1/4 …
Olive Oil Fused Asparagus Quiche
Recipe by Veronica Foods Crust Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup Fused Leek Olive Oil (or other savory oil) 1⁄4 cup ice cold water Crust directions: Mix flour and salt with fork. Beat olive oil and water with whisk or fork to incorporate. Pour into flour and mix with fork until evenly distributed and a crumbly dough begins to form. Evenly pat/press pie crust into a 9″ pide dish. Quiche filling: 1/2 pound cooked bacon crumbled (optional) 1 1/3 cup asparagus chopped 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded 5 large eggs 1 cup Half & Half 1/4 …
Olive Oil Lemon Curd
Recipe from NYT Cooking Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 to 6 lemons) 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) Pinch of kosher salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Place the lemon juice, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest and salt in a blender, and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil until just combined. Fill a medium saucepan with about an inch of water and bring water to boil over high heat. Transfer lemon …
Olive Oil Lemon Curd
Recipe from NYT Cooking Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 to 6 lemons) 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon) Pinch of kosher salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Place the lemon juice, sugar, eggs, egg yolk, lemon zest and salt in a blender, and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil until just combined. Fill a medium saucepan with about an inch of water and bring water to boil over high heat. Transfer lemon …
Chia, Blueberry & High Phenol UP Hojiblanca Olive Oil Smoothie
Ingredients 2 cups frozen blueberries 1/3 cup Strawberry Balsamic 1 fresh banana (cut up) 1 cup packed fresh baby kale 1/4 cup Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chia seeds Directions Soak the chia seeds in 1/3 cup Strawberry Balsamic for at least 20 minutes prior to making the recipe. Add the soaked chia seeds, olive oil and banana to the blender jar and blend to a smooth consistency. Add the baby kale and frozen blueberries to the jar and process until completely smooth. Makes 2 generous portions or 4 smaller servings
Chia, Blueberry & High Phenol UP Hojiblanca Olive Oil Smoothie
Ingredients 2 cups frozen blueberries 1/3 cup Strawberry Balsamic 1 fresh banana (cut up) 1 cup packed fresh baby kale 1/4 cup Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chia seeds Directions Soak the chia seeds in 1/3 cup Strawberry Balsamic for at least 20 minutes prior to making the recipe. Add the soaked chia seeds, olive oil and banana to the blender jar and blend to a smooth consistency. Add the baby kale and frozen blueberries to the jar and process until completely smooth. Makes 2 generous portions or 4 smaller servings
Leche de Tigre Style Ceviche with Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil
This Peruvian Ceviche with “Leche de Tigre” is made with white fish, red onion, Aji Amarillo paste, garlic, and LOADS of lime. It’s very important for the fish to be extremely fresh and cold for this recipe. Almost any white fish will work – you can use Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Corvina, or Sea Bass to name a few. Ingredients 1 pound of very fresh deboned Rock Cod, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Corvina or Sea Bass cut into 1″ pieces ¼ red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt to taste Leche de Tigre 6 limes 2 Tablespoons Baklouti Chili Fused …
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Leche de Tigre Style Ceviche with Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil
This Peruvian Ceviche with “Leche de Tigre” is made with white fish, red onion, Aji Amarillo paste, garlic, and LOADS of lime. It’s very important for the fish to be extremely fresh and cold for this recipe. Almost any white fish will work – you can use Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Corvina, or Sea Bass to name a few. Ingredients 1 pound of very fresh deboned Rock Cod, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Corvina or Sea Bass cut into 1″ pieces ¼ red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt to taste Leche de Tigre 6 limes 2 Tablespoons Baklouti Chili Fused …
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Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Lemon
Recipe and Image from: Chew Out Loud Ingredients 1 lb dry spaghetti 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 TB shredded fresh basil leaves Directions 1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, bring generously salted water to boil. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, according …
Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Lemon
Recipe and Image from: Chew Out Loud Ingredients 1 lb dry spaghetti 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 TB shredded fresh basil leaves Directions 1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, bring generously salted water to boil. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, according …
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Baby Artichoke Spinach Risotto
Recipe by Veronica Foods Baby Artichokes: 2 lbs. baby artichokes, rinsed and trimmed ½ cup Champagne wine vinegar ¼ cup Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ tsp. salt Risotto: 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup yellow onion, chopped 3 tbsp. Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 oz. arborio rice Salt and pepper, to taste For Assembly: 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 cups washed baby spinach 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup reserved) 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 large Portobello Mushroom …
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Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Baby Artichoke Spinach Risotto
Recipe by Veronica Foods Baby Artichokes: 2 lbs. baby artichokes, rinsed and trimmed ½ cup Champagne wine vinegar ¼ cup Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ tsp. salt Risotto: 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup yellow onion, chopped 3 tbsp. Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 oz. arborio rice Salt and pepper, to taste For Assembly: 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 cups washed baby spinach 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup reserved) 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 large Portobello Mushroom …
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Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Halibut
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice fresh zest of one lemon 3 tablespoons UP Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Four halibut fillets or other firm white fish, (approximately 6 ounces each) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Whisk together the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and rosemary. Add the marinade to a shallow dish or a large zip lock bag. Place the halibut portions in the bag or dish and generously coat with the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate, refrigerated for about …
Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Halibut
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice fresh zest of one lemon 3 tablespoons UP Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Four halibut fillets or other firm white fish, (approximately 6 ounces each) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Whisk together the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and rosemary. Add the marinade to a shallow dish or a large zip lock bag. Place the halibut portions in the bag or dish and generously coat with the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate, refrigerated for about …
Olive Oil Apple Cake with Spiced Sugar
Recipe from Epicurious Photo Credit: Epicurious – Joseph De Leo Ingredients Makes one 9×5″ cake 1 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. (100 g plus 10 g) granulated sugar, plus more for pan 2 sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Gala 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 1/2 cups (185 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup (100 g) (packed) brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt …
Olive Oil Apple Cake with Spiced Sugar
Recipe from Epicurious Photo Credit: Epicurious – Joseph De Leo Ingredients Makes one 9×5″ cake 1 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. (100 g plus 10 g) granulated sugar, plus more for pan 2 sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Gala 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 1/2 cups (185 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup (100 g) (packed) brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. kosher salt …
Hot Toddy
Ingredients 1 oz brandy 1 Tbsp honey 1/4 lemon 2 oz white balsamic vinegar (Sicilian Lemon or Honey-Ginger) 1 cup hot water 1 tea bag of your favorite tea Directions Heat water in a tea kettle, on the stove top, or in a microwave. When the water is warm place it in a mug and add the tea bag of your choice to make hot tea. After tea is brewed, add the liquor, juice, balsamic vinegar of your choice, and the juice of the lemon quarter. On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag …
Hot Toddy
Ingredients 1 oz brandy 1 Tbsp honey 1/4 lemon 2 oz white balsamic vinegar (Sicilian Lemon or Honey-Ginger) 1 cup hot water 1 tea bag of your favorite tea Directions Heat water in a tea kettle, on the stove top, or in a microwave. When the water is warm place it in a mug and add the tea bag of your choice to make hot tea. After tea is brewed, add the liquor, juice, balsamic vinegar of your choice, and the juice of the lemon quarter. On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag …
Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 Tbsp UP olive oil or flavored olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 4 zucchini Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the ends off the zucchini and then quarter each zucchini the the long way or cut them into rounds. Place the zucchini on a large baking sheet. Combine all the spices and parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix together. Take the olive oil and drizzle it over the zucchini – make sure all sides …
Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 Tbsp UP olive oil or flavored olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 4 zucchini Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the ends off the zucchini and then quarter each zucchini the the long way or cut them into rounds. Place the zucchini on a large baking sheet. Combine all the spices and parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix together. Take the olive oil and drizzle it over the zucchini – make sure all sides …
Shrimp Orzo Salad
Ingredients 1 16 oz package orzo pasta 3/4 lb peeled and deveined cooked shrimp 1 14 oz can water-packed artichoke hearts (quartered, rinsed, and drained) 1 c chopped green pepper 1 c chopped sweet red pepper 3/4 c chopped red onion 1/2 c pitted, green olives 1/2 c minced fresh parsley 1/3 c chopped fresh dill 3/4 c vinaigrette Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water, drain well. 2. In a large bowl, combine the orzo pasta ,shrimp, vegetables, olives, and herbs. Add vinaigrette, and toss the salad to coat everything in the …
Shrimp Orzo Salad
Ingredients 1 16 oz package orzo pasta 3/4 lb peeled and deveined cooked shrimp 1 14 oz can water-packed artichoke hearts (quartered, rinsed, and drained) 1 c chopped green pepper 1 c chopped sweet red pepper 3/4 c chopped red onion 1/2 c pitted, green olives 1/2 c minced fresh parsley 1/3 c chopped fresh dill 3/4 c vinaigrette Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water, drain well. 2. In a large bowl, combine the orzo pasta ,shrimp, vegetables, olives, and herbs. Add vinaigrette, and toss the salad to coat everything in the …
