CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC & CHERRY SUNDAE
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 4 cups of fresh or frozen cherries 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 2 cups of dry red wine 4 teaspoons of Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Vanilla or Vanilla Bean Ice cream Directions In a large saucepan over medium heat cook cherries, cinnamon stick, sugar and corn starch – cook until sugar starts to melt – about 1 min. Add the wine and Dark Chocolate Balsamic, bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the wine & balsamic has reduced and is slightly thickened, about 4 min. Remove from …
CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC & CHERRY SUNDAE
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 4 cups of fresh or frozen cherries 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 2 cups of dry red wine 4 teaspoons of Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Vanilla or Vanilla Bean Ice cream Directions In a large saucepan over medium heat cook cherries, cinnamon stick, sugar and corn starch – cook until sugar starts to melt – about 1 min. Add the wine and Dark Chocolate Balsamic, bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the wine & balsamic has reduced and is slightly thickened, about 4 min. Remove from …
MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE SPANAKOPITA
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 1/4 cup of Greek Athinolia/Athenolia EVOO 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 2 tablespoons of minced shallots 2 cups of diced chanterelle mushrooms 4 cups of baby spinach 8 ounces of goat cheese Kosher salt 8 sheets of frozen phyllo dough, thawed 2-3 sticks of unsalted butter – melted Directions Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add the EVOO, garlic, shallot and mushrooms and cook until almost tender (stir often) – about 4 min. Add spinach and cook until very tender, about 6 min. Transfer the mixture to …
MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESE SPANAKOPITA
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 1/4 cup of Greek Athinolia/Athenolia EVOO 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 2 tablespoons of minced shallots 2 cups of diced chanterelle mushrooms 4 cups of baby spinach 8 ounces of goat cheese Kosher salt 8 sheets of frozen phyllo dough, thawed 2-3 sticks of unsalted butter – melted Directions Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add the EVOO, garlic, shallot and mushrooms and cook until almost tender (stir often) – about 4 min. Add spinach and cook until very tender, about 6 min. Transfer the mixture to …
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH EVOO
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 cups of fresh ricotta 1/4 cup of heavy cream 1 lemon (zest) 2 teaspoons of chopped thyme 1 tablespoon Melgarejo Hojiblanca EVOO Salt Pepper Directions Beat ricotta and heavy cream with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 min. Beat in zest of 1 lemon and the chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with EVOO and serve with your choice of toasted bread.
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH EVOO
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 cups of fresh ricotta 1/4 cup of heavy cream 1 lemon (zest) 2 teaspoons of chopped thyme 1 tablespoon Melgarejo Hojiblanca EVOO Salt Pepper Directions Beat ricotta and heavy cream with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 min. Beat in zest of 1 lemon and the chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with EVOO and serve with your choice of toasted bread.
Lemon Basil Pasta
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2/3 cup of Chiquitita EVOO Zest of 1 lemon juice of 2 lemons 1/4-1/2 cup of chopped basil 1 pkg. of whole wheat pasta of your choice. Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Directions Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Strain pasta once cooked – toss the pasta in with the bowl of ingredients, once pasta is coated set aside. Use a skillet to warm up (coated) pasta prior to serving, this will release all the flavors to the pasta. Shave parmesan or your choice of cheese and serve.
Lemon Basil Pasta
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2/3 cup of Chiquitita EVOO Zest of 1 lemon juice of 2 lemons 1/4-1/2 cup of chopped basil 1 pkg. of whole wheat pasta of your choice. Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Directions Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Strain pasta once cooked – toss the pasta in with the bowl of ingredients, once pasta is coated set aside. Use a skillet to warm up (coated) pasta prior to serving, this will release all the flavors to the pasta. Shave parmesan or your choice of cheese and serve.
Spanish Baked Salmon
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 cups of cubed sourdough bread – (1 inch) 3/4 cup of Delizia Gordal Olives (drained) 3 small red onions, cut into wedges 3 red bell peppers – seeded and cut into thick slices 1/2 cup of smoked paprika 5 tablespoons of Athinolia Greek EVOO Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 6-oz skinless salmon fillets 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley Lemon wedges (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bread cubes, olives, red onions and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Add the paprika, 3 tablespoons of EVOO and …
Spanish Baked Salmon
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 cups of cubed sourdough bread – (1 inch) 3/4 cup of Delizia Gordal Olives (drained) 3 small red onions, cut into wedges 3 red bell peppers – seeded and cut into thick slices 1/2 cup of smoked paprika 5 tablespoons of Athinolia Greek EVOO Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 6-oz skinless salmon fillets 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley Lemon wedges (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bread cubes, olives, red onions and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Add the paprika, 3 tablespoons of EVOO and …
Spicy Pesto Wings
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients For the peppered oil 1 cup of Chipotle infused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1 clove of garlic Grated zest of 1 lemon For the Pesto 1 cup of fresh basil 3 tablespoons of pine nuts 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the topping 2 cloves of garlic Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/3 – 1/2 cup Biancolilla, Medium EVOO Kosher Salt For the Wings 2 lbs of chicken wings Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Make peppered oil; combine the Chipotle Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon …
Spicy Pesto Wings
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients For the peppered oil 1 cup of Chipotle infused Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1 clove of garlic Grated zest of 1 lemon For the Pesto 1 cup of fresh basil 3 tablespoons of pine nuts 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the topping 2 cloves of garlic Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/3 – 1/2 cup Biancolilla, Medium EVOO Kosher Salt For the Wings 2 lbs of chicken wings Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Make peppered oil; combine the Chipotle Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon …
Chili Verde with Sausage
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients For Tomatillo Salsa 1 ½ lbs. of tomatillos 3 serrano or 5 jalapeno peppers (de-seeded) 3 garlic cloves – peeled 1 large white onion, peeled and diced ¼ cup of EVOO – Chiquitita Kosher Salt ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper For Chili 2 tablespoons of Cilantro and Roasted Onion Infused Olive Oil 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 lb. of sausage (mild) 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 3 garlic cloves chopped finely 1 – 15oz can of hominy ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups of chopped and peeled …
Chili Verde with Sausage
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients For Tomatillo Salsa 1 ½ lbs. of tomatillos 3 serrano or 5 jalapeno peppers (de-seeded) 3 garlic cloves – peeled 1 large white onion, peeled and diced ¼ cup of EVOO – Chiquitita Kosher Salt ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper For Chili 2 tablespoons of Cilantro and Roasted Onion Infused Olive Oil 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 lb. of sausage (mild) 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 3 garlic cloves chopped finely 1 – 15oz can of hominy ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups of chopped and peeled …
Cauliflower Stir-Fry w/Peanuts
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 tablespoons of Melgarejo Picual EVOO Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup of jasmine rice ½ cup of sliced peanuts or roasted peanuts – salted 1 cup of snow peas – trimmed ½ yellow bell pepper – chopped ½ red bell pepper – chopped 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped ginger 3 scallions – chopped 1/3 cup of sweet Thai Chili Sauce 1 ½ teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup of chopped cilantro Directions Preheat the broiler. Cook the rice in 1 ½ cup water – set …
Cauliflower Stir-Fry w/Peanuts
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 tablespoons of Melgarejo Picual EVOO Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup of jasmine rice ½ cup of sliced peanuts or roasted peanuts – salted 1 cup of snow peas – trimmed ½ yellow bell pepper – chopped ½ red bell pepper – chopped 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped ginger 3 scallions – chopped 1/3 cup of sweet Thai Chili Sauce 1 ½ teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup of chopped cilantro Directions Preheat the broiler. Cook the rice in 1 ½ cup water – set …
Pork Scallopini & Spaghetti Squash
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 Spaghetti squash – 3lbs 8 pork Scallopini or thin cut pork chops 2 tablespoon of Athinolia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons of Butter Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt & pepper 1 tablespoon capers – drained ½ cup of dry white wine Fresh lemon juice – 1 lemon ½ cup of low sodium chicken broth ½ cup of shopped parsley 1 pint of cherry tomatoes Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and again clockwise – remove the seeds. Place squash in a glass bowl with ¼ cup …
Pork Scallopini & Spaghetti Squash
Recipe by Veronica Foods Ingredients 1 Spaghetti squash – 3lbs 8 pork Scallopini or thin cut pork chops 2 tablespoon of Athinolia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons of Butter Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt & pepper 1 tablespoon capers – drained ½ cup of dry white wine Fresh lemon juice – 1 lemon ½ cup of low sodium chicken broth ½ cup of shopped parsley 1 pint of cherry tomatoes Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and again clockwise – remove the seeds. Place squash in a glass bowl with ¼ cup …
Arancini
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 3/4 to 4 cups chicken stock 4 tablespoons Herbs de Provence Infused Olive Oil 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup Carnaroli rice 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs 1/3 cup cubed Fontina 1/2 cup fully-cooked bulk Italian sausage meat, browned and drained Bioncolilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil for deep frying 1/2 cup flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs Tomato sauce, as accompaniment Directions Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Cover and set …
Arancini
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 3 3/4 to 4 cups chicken stock 4 tablespoons Herbs de Provence Infused Olive Oil 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup Carnaroli rice 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs 1/3 cup cubed Fontina 1/2 cup fully-cooked bulk Italian sausage meat, browned and drained Bioncolilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil for deep frying 1/2 cup flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs Tomato sauce, as accompaniment Directions Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Cover and set …
GARLIC-ASIAGO CHEESE CRACKERS
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fine black pepper (optional) 1 1/2 cups aged, shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese 1 cup Garlic Infused Olive Oil (try experimenting with other infused olive oils) Alternatively, For Cheesy White Truffle Crackers 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fine black pepper (optional) 1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago …
GARLIC-ASIAGO CHEESE CRACKERS
Recipe from Veronica Foods Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fine black pepper (optional) 1 1/2 cups aged, shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese 1 cup Garlic Infused Olive Oil (try experimenting with other infused olive oils) Alternatively, For Cheesy White Truffle Crackers 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fine black pepper (optional) 1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago …
STUFFED MUSSELS
Recipe from Veronica Foods ½ cup of dry white wine 1 lb. of mussels (scrubbed and de-bearded) 1 diced Persian cucumber ¼ cup diced roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons of Biancolilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Chipotle Infused Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of chopped red onion 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of chopped capers Salt and Pepper In a large pot bring to a simmer the dry white wine, add the mussels and cover, cook until mussels open (5 min); drain and let cool. Discard any unopened mussels. Break off …
STUFFED MUSSELS
Recipe from Veronica Foods ½ cup of dry white wine 1 lb. of mussels (scrubbed and de-bearded) 1 diced Persian cucumber ¼ cup diced roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons of Biancolilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon of Chipotle Infused Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of chopped red onion 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of chopped capers Salt and Pepper In a large pot bring to a simmer the dry white wine, add the mussels and cover, cook until mussels open (5 min); drain and let cool. Discard any unopened mussels. Break off …
