This is a tasty, simple recipe that makes a great weeknight dinner while being easy on the pocketbook.  The olive oil mingles with white wine to make divine pan juice perfectly suited for dipping crusty french bread in.  It's also lovely served over pasta, rice or quinoa. Poulet Grand-MèreIngredients1 whole free range chicken split in half2 pounds small new potatoes1 pound of whole cremini mushrooms2 large carrots roughly chopped in to 1/2" pieces2 onions peeled and cut in to wedges about 1 inch at the thickest part10 cloves of garlic1 1/2 cup of white wine1/2 cup high-polyphenol extra...

  Ingredients 1 bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt end portion, 6-8 lbs. 1 cup Maple Balsamic Condimento, or Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Condimento 2 tablespoons Dijon or grainy mustard Directions Preheat the oven to 325.   Line a large roasting pan with foil.  With a sharp knife, score the fat all over the ham in a diamond pattern.  Place the ham, cut side down, in the roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake  for 1 hour.Meanwhile, reduce the balsamic to 1/2 cup, by gently simmering it in a medium sauce pan set over low heat.  This process should be...

  Spring.  It is an epic time in the kitchen namely because we have access to fleeting ingredients like green garlic, ramps, and squash blossoms.  This recipe harnesses several delightful seasonal ingredients and weaves them in to a flavorful and eye-catching culinary tapestry. As complicated as it may look at the outset, there are really just a handful of ingredients that come together to make this dish shine, and as you would expect, olive oil is a among them.   Ingredients For the Filling 1 small shallot chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon UP EVOO oil  1 teaspoon fresh lemon...

  White Truffle oil has a smooth and very intense flavor, a little goes a long way! Many of us grew up on mac and cheese, yet this is definitely not your mother’s mac!    Ingredients 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked al dente1 Tbs White Truffle Oil4 Tbs Unsalted Butter4 Tbs Flour2 Cups Whole Milk1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper3/4 Cup Fontina Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Gruyere Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 Cup Bread CrumbsSalt & Pepper to tasteMethodPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat...

Chicken Souvlaki 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut in 1" piecesMarinade1 cup whole milk plain yogurt1/3 cup garlic olive oiljuice from half a lemon1 tablespoon oregano white balsamic2 teaspoons kosher saltfresh ground pepper to tastePlace the marinade ingredients into a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Add the chicken and marinade into a ziplock bag or large bowl with a cover. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.  To cook the chicken, prepare a grill for indirect cooking, or preheat the oven to 400 F. The chicken can be cooked on skewers or in a single...

This dish takes just a few minutes to prepare and will wow any dinner guest. You can use any long, thin pasta such as spaghetti or linguini as well. Ingredients:1 pound bay or sea scallops 1/2 Cup flour2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for searing scallops4 Tablespoons Lemon Olive Oil 1 Lemon, zested and juiced 1 pound capellini, cooked al dente 1/3 Cup flat leaf parsley, chopped plus some for garnish Salt and Pepper to taste Method:If using bay scallops, leave whole. If using sea scallops, cut into halves or quarters. In a large bowl, combine flour with salt and...

This is a traditional Italian dish that's easy to make and oh so tasty! Use a robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil or try a flavored Oil to spice things up. Be sure to plate and serve this dish right away for the best flavor!Ingredients:1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil of your choice10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 Cup parsley, chopped plus some saved for garnishParmesan cheese, grated Method:In a small sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until soft, add salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and...

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...

                                Ingredients3 lbs. boneless chicken thighs cut into 2" pieces3 large onions finely chopped1 tablespoon finely grated ginger2 tablespoons sea salt1⁄2 teaspoon whole mustard seed1⁄2 teaspoon whole cumin seed1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom5 curry leaves (optional)2 tablespoons garam masala1 tablespoon turmericfreshly ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon garlic olive oil3 tablespoons Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Honey Ginger White Balsamic1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup diced tomatoes1⁄2 cup cilantro2 thinly sliced serrano chilies - optionalDirectionsHeat Baklouti in a large heavy bottom dutch oven over medium flame. Add the mustard...

  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...

Spring veggies, rotisserie chicken, fluffy buttermilk biscuits... does it get any better? Yes, yes it does. When you make a creamy, luxurious mushroom-sage béchamel to blanket all of that tasty goodness, it gets a whole lot better.   Ingredients for the Pot Pie2 cups sliced carrots, diced1 cup chopped celery1 large yellow onion, diced1/2 cup peas1 cup yellow potatoes, diced and microwaved for 3 minutes2 cups cooked diced skinless chicken1/2 cup flour1/3 cup mushroom-sage olive oil3 cups chicken stock or broth1 cup heavy cream or milk1 teaspoon fresh thyme leavessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsGrease a 13" x 9" baking pan or casseroleHeat...

I know roux made with olive oil sounds crazy. Breathe (deeply). Now let's collectively get over it. If you're familiar with Cajun cuisine then you know about roux. And if you know about roux, you know it's a sacred pillar of the cuisine, revered, and ALWAYS made with a mixture of copious amounts of butter and flour.  If you're still with me, (I assume if you're still reading this, there exists at least a modicum of trust), then you'll make your roux forever more with extra virgin olive oil and never look back. It will be our delicious, healthy little...