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Mango Shrimp Bites

Mango Shrimp Bites

  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...

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Basil and Ricotta

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...

Dips, Spreads, and Sauces!

Dips, Spreads, and Sauces!

Everyone loves a good sauce and once you try these you are going to want to put them on everything! The possibilities for dip and sauce recipes are endless but here are a few of our favorites to get you started. Basil & Chevre Spread/Pasta Sauce 8 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese1/4 cup garlic olive oil 1 cup washed and dried fresh basil1 teaspoon A-Premium Balsamic  or lemon juice1 teaspoon sea salt (or add salt to taste)Directions Place the ingredients inside the bowl of a food processor or blender and process until creamy and smooth in consistency.  Serve with bread, crackers,...

Spicy Oven Baked Harissa Kale Chips

Spicy Oven Baked Harissa Kale Chips

These Harissa kale chips are the perfect snack, just the right amount of crunch and spice! If you aren't a fan of spicy you could substitute another flavor of olive oil like Garlic or Lemon!  Ingredients:4 cups kale leaves, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2" pieces, with tough stems removed2 tablespoons Harissa Olive Oil1 teaspoon paprika (optional)1/2 teaspoon fine sea saltDirections:Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.In a large bowl toss the kale with harissa, paprika, and salt. Arrange the leaves in a single layer on the baking sheet lined with parhment. Bake until crisp and beginning to turn golden-brown...