With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of you many have begun planning the big menu which usually includes an abundance of side dishes. Roasted carrots and parsnips are often overlooked but by adding good quality lemon olive oil and fresh mint leaves you’ll have a revival worth serving at the big feast!
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Mexican rice is usually cooked pilaf-style which includes sautéing the rice grains in oil first, adding garlic, tomatoes, onions and chiles, then simmering in a broth on the stove top until done (being extra careful to not let it burn or clump into mush). The folks at Cooks Illustrated, who provided the inspiration for this […]
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We love when our customers share their favorite creations and let us pass on good ideas for healthy, tasty dishes. Kelly emailed this idea to us, we tried it, and it’s a winner. The pears are roasted in a light coating of olive oil but that’s it for the oil. Pineapple balsamic vinegar is all […]
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Couldn’t we all use a timesaving recipe that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor? Typically baked ziti involves one pot to boil the pasta, one pot to make the sauce and finally a third pan to combine the two and bake it in the oven. What if we said we could do all of it in just […]
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A popular dish in parts of central Italy, panzanella is a Tuscan salad typically consisting of tomatoes, bread, onions and sometimes basil drenched in a nice vinaigrette of good quality olive oil and vinegar. Ina Garten put a Greek twist to her panzanella recipe by adding feta cheese, cucumbers and Kalamata olives. We further tweaked […]
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Sometimes we have more vegetables in our refrigerator than we know what to do with. This recipe is perfect for cleaning out the fridge and making great use of the vegetables that have been overlooked. We modified an Ina Garten’s Roasted Vegetable Frittata recipe to create this delicious meal, which could be used for breakfast, […]
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Here’s another great suggestion from Jim at the store who happens to be our Disney aficionado. Narcoossee’s, an exquisite waterfront pavilion at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, published a shrimp scampi recipe that involves combining eight different ingredients with olive oil in order to make a harissa paste. By replacing our own harissa infused […]
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Yellow squash and mint are abundant in the last weeks of summer and into early fall. That’s why this couscous salad is a perfect healthy dish for the Labor Day weekend gathering or football tailgating. We adapted this recipe by Marcia Kiesel from Oprah magazine but reduced a few ingredients by using our infused products. […]
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Home gardens and farmers markets are abundant with zucchini and carrots this time of year. One great way to put these versatile vegetables to use is to make gingerbread! This tasty treat is great for dessert or an after school snack – and your house will be filled with the scent of early autumn. We […]
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A sweet and savory condiment made from real bacon? You bet! We were doubtful too but once you taste this delicious spread you’ll be making up new ways to use it (besides eating it straight from the jar). In addition to the ultimate breakfast sandwich, lather bacon jam on burgers, baked potatoes, and grilled cheese […]
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