Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds yellow fleshed potatoes, like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks8 garlic cloves, peeled Salt and Pepper to taste¼ cup of your favorite flavored or unflavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method: Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt and cook at a brisk simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Mash potatoes and garlic. Beat in olive oil and then thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Check seasoning and serve.
Ruby Red Salad
This salad will perk up any meal no matter the season. It's bright red color is cheerful and uplifting. Ingredients:1 small head of red cabbage, chopped2 oranges, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 red onion, diced1 mango, peeled and cubed 1/4 Cup cilantro, chopped3/4 Cup Persian lime olive oil1/4 Cup Sicilian Lemon white Balsamic Salt and pepper to tasteMethod:Combine oil and balsamic in small bowl, whisk to combine and season to taste. Toss rest of ingredients in a large bowl and add as much dressing as desired. Toss gently to coat with dressing and serve immediately.Variations:Try this salad...
Toasted Bread Salad
Bread salads are made different ways all over the world, depending on the culture. Here is a basic recipe that can be modified using your desired flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It's a great way to use leftover bread and can be eaten as a side dish or main course. Try adding grilled chicken or steak for a hardy meal!Ingredients:1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil6 cloves garlic, crushed4 Cups crusty bread, cut into bite sized chunks 1 Cup red onion, diced3 Cups tomatoes, cut into bite sized chunks1/4 Cup Feta or Mozzarella cheese, whichever you prefer3 Tablespoons White...
Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta
Ingredients1 loaf of good quality crusty Italian or French Bread2 cups fresh, good quality ricotta cheese1/2 cup UP EVOO - Picual, Hoji, or Koroneiki would go well here1/4 cup Tuscan Herb or Garlic Olive Oil3 cups super sweet cherry tomatoes1 cup packed fresh basil leaves3 large garlic cloves1 cup good quality sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained well2 teaspoons sea saltfresh cracked pepper to tastePreheat a grill, BBQ or oven to 425 F.In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside.Toss the cherry tomatoes with 1/4 cup fresh UP EVOO, a teaspoon of salt, and...
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Cremini Mushrooms and Pomegranate Balsamic
Whether you fall into the brussles sprouts hater's club or the brussles fan club, this recipe is for you. After much initial protesting, this recipe quickly turns brussles haters into converts and the fans just love them even more.Ingredients1 1/2 pounds small, fresh brussles sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half1/2 pound fresh Cremini mushrooms sliced in half1/4 cup Mushroom-Sage olive oil (or olive oil of you choice such as lemon, garlic, UP EVOO, etc.)1 medium shallot thinly sliced2 Tablespoons pomegranate balsamic1 teaspoon saltfresh ground pepper to tasteDirectionsHeat a heavy-duty 12" saute pan, add the olive oil. Add...