Chia, Blueberry & Single Varietal Olive Oil Smoothie
Posted onStart your day with this power packed smoothie chocked full of great antioxidants and nutrients!
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Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
Posted onSince Caprese salad is always a hit, why not turn it into a main course?! This one pot dish is both simple to assemble and a mouth full of flavor. We were inspired by a recipe from Karina at Cafe Delites. The biggest notable difference between the two is our omission of added sugar. When […]
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Wild Mushroom Butternut Squash and Ricotta Bruschetta
Posted onI’m so excited to bring you this recipe. I love the way colorful food really makes your dinner table look more interesting. And squash, I just love squash. Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is one of my favorite cooks with her delicious yet not too-fussy recipes. Here we have taken her bruschetta recipe from her […]
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Chimichurri Sauce with Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic Vinegar
Posted onChimichurri sauce is an essential Argentinean condiment (typically made with parsley, oregano, vinegar, and garlic) and always accompanies any type of grilled meat. This fool-proof recipe can’t get any easier: throw all ingredients into a food processor and give it a whirl. Typical recipes have you make the chimichurri a day before serving in order […]
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Penne Pasta and Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce with Capers and Parsley
Posted onA few years back we posted an easy mid-week pasta recipe that doesn’t require a lot of planning and uses ingredients that you probably already have on-hand (Penne Pasta with Tomato-Garlic Tuna Sauce and Mint). Here’s another variation from Cooks Illustrated that is just as easy and doesn’t skimp on flavor. You can prepare the […]
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Roasted Fennel and White Bean Dip
Posted onOur great friend Emily made this fabulous appetizer for a party at the house and it was an instant hit. The conversation switched to how she made it and where she got the recipe. It was another great recipe from Food52 and she used one of our single varietal extra virgin olive oils. We liked […]
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Roasted Salmon with a Trio of Green Herbs
Posted onHere’s another recipe with two of our favorites: the Barefoot Contessa and the Carolina Fish Market. On the way home pick up the freshest fish from the Carolina Fish Market and the rest of the ingredients you’ll probably already have on hand. Roasting salmon will usually produce a moist fish and with this simple trio […]
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Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Posted onSome hummus recipes call for a long list of ingredients and some items (like Tahini) are not always readily available in your fridge or pantry. Here’s an easy and very tasty hummus recipe with just a few ingredients. However, each of those ingredients needs to be of the highest quality, especially when it comes to […]
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Balsamic Braised Beef Brisket with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Posted onBrisket is the cut of meat from the lower chest or breast area. Being one of the tougher cuts of beef, it is ideal for braising. Braising usually consists of searing meat at a high temperature first followed by simmering at lower temperatures in a covered pot with some liquids for flavor and moisture. This […]
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Roasted Pears and Gorgonzola Salad with Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar
Posted onWe 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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