This delicious granola is the perfect topper for Greek yogurt but is flavorful enough to stand alone as a healthy on the go snack! Try also adding some dried pineapple or papaya for a more tropical flavor.  Ingredients:  4 cups old fashioned oats1 cup dried cranberries1 cup cashews or almonds1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup Persian Lime Olive Oil1/3 cup of Coconut White Balsamic reduced by half and cooled   Cooking Instructions : Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil and balsamic reduction or honey if preferred until thoroughly combined. In a...

  This recipe is extra simple and extra delicious.  Slow roasting whole garlic heads brings out a nutty sweetness in the garlic and turns the cloves creamy and spreadable.  A robust olive oil is a must here otherwise you will loose the lovely marriage of flavors as the character of olive oils with modest phenol content will dissipate under such heat.The ways in which you can then use this "garlic candy" as I call it, are endless. You can use them in dressings, sauces, marinades, smeared on a slice of toasted baguette with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of...

  This is an easy recipe and it draws its unique, and addictive flavor from marrying the inherent earthiness of beets with the spicy-sweet tang of hand crafted honey-serrano vinegar. That being said, you could substitute the honey-serrano vinegar with many other options including champagne, white balsamic, Sicilian Lemon balsamic or honey-ginger white balsamic.  Experiment and see what you like best.  Below, please find my recipe for Honey-Serrano Pickled Beets.Ingredients2 lbs. small to medium sized beets, scrubbed, washed, and trimmed1 tablespoon high polyphenol extra virgin olive oilApproximately 2 cups honey-serrano vinegarDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375.  Line a baking sheet with...

  They say you can't fry with extra virgin olive oil. "They" say "it's unhealthy" and that it burns creating toxic byproducts.  Some folks say, for instance, that "one should only use extra virgin olive oil for finishing and cold applications, and use cheaper, refined olive oil or other types of vegetable oils to fry and cook with."  You've heard this mantra repeated by chefs, perhaps prominent public figures and even Food Network celebrities.  You might've even heard this from dieticians and those who seem like a good source of information on the topic of culinary applications with extra virgin...

    This is a simple recipe that can be whipped up in a few minutes. Keep the ingredients in your pantry for perfect last minute appetizer. Ingredients: 2 15oz cans Garbanzo Beans, drained1/3 Cup Chipotle Olive Oil 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Roasted Sesame Oil2 large cloves Garlic, peeled1/2 Tablespoon Cumin, ground1 teaspoon salt or to tasteMethod:Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Adjust seasonings if needed.Variations:-Try using Garlic, Lemon, Lime, or Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil instead of Chipotle.-Try adding in a can of drained roasted red peppers for a fun color and flavor.Serves...

  Keep a bag of frozen cooked shrimp in your freezer to have on hand for this tasty, healthy, and simple appetizer! Ingredients:1/2 Pound cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped1/2 Mango, diced (about 1 Cup)1/4 Cup red onion, finely chopped2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1/4 teaspoon saltPepper to taste 24 endive leaves or about 3 small headsMethod:Gently remove endive leaves from head and wash with cold water, allow to dry. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Spoon mixture into endive leaves...

Ingredients1 1/2 pounds organic Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, washed, cut into 1" pieces2 cups fresh asparagus spears, woody parts trimmed, cut into 1" pieces (spinach works too)1 bunch green onions finely chopped - you could also opt for shallots or onion here instead1 cup Canadian bacon or smoked ham cut into 1" pieces - or go meatless with sauteed mushrooms1 cup grated Gruyère cheese or substitute for any cheese you like, or simply leave it out, it's all good8 large eggs, whisked1 teaspoon salt or to tastefresh ground pepper1/4 cup UP EVOO or any infused olive oil of your choice.Preheat...

  Crepe Batter 2 large eggs1 1/4 cups whole milk1 cup flour1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons UP Extra Virgin Olive OilPinch kosher salt1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, such as parsley and/or basil In a blender add the wet ingredients including 1 tablespoon of olive oil and pulse to combine. Add the flour, salt and herbs. Pulse again to fully incorporate the dry into the wet. Scrape the sides once during the process to loosen any dry flour and pulse until homogenous.  Heat a nonstick 10" pan over medium heat 2 teaspoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Wipe out the oil until...