Dipping oils are fun to serve, are very versatile, and are easy to put together. Any pure olive oil will work and most any flavored oil can be used, along with flavored Balsamic vinegars depending on what flavor you're after. The recipe below is a basic starting dip, experiment with your favorite flavors!Ingredients:1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Clove Garlic, finely choppedTraditional Dark Balsamic, a drizzle2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated Red Pepper Flakes,a pinchSalt & Pepper to taste Method:Place Olive Oil in a shallow decorative bowl. Swirl a drizzle of Balsamic in the center of the bowl. Add remaining ingredients...

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...

Ingredients2 cups full fat, thick yogurt1 1/2 cups thawed mango puree (or fruit puree of choice)1 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons powdered milk1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup Lime Olive Oil1 tablespoon lemon juiceDirectionsIn a large mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients together until sugar completely dissolves. Churn mixture according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve right away as soft serve or transfer to an airtight container and harden in freezer for 4 to 5 hours. (Freezing in several smaller containers will greatly reduce hardening time.) This sweet frozen yogurt is ideal for hot summer days when you want to diversify your recipes and also eat...

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...

Best Balsamic BBQ Sauce... EVER!1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 cups ketchup 1 cup Dark Balsamic - your choice 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons dry mustard2 tablespoons Baklouti Olive Oil, UP EVOO or any fused/infused olive oil of your choice1 small white or yellow onion, minced2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (mild or spicy)2 teaspoons cayenne (optional for lover's of heat)2 teaspoons kosher saltFresh ground pepper to taste Heat the olive oil of your choice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ketchup, Worcestershire, molasses, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, mustard,...

  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...

                                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...

I like to refer to this as the "money sauce", a smokey, spicy, garlicky aioli, made from chipotle infused extra virgin olive oil. This this would make a shoe taste good if applied. Chipotle-Lime Aioli Ingredients 1 cup Chipotle Olive Oil 2 large egg yolks at room temperature** 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice   In the bowl of a food processor or blender jar, add the egg yolks, salt, garlic and lime juice.  Process until well combined.     VERY SLOWLY, drop by drop, begin to drizzle in the Chipotle Olive Oil...

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,...

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...

Yup, I put potatoes in my waffle maker. What!? You don't put potatoes in your waffle maker? Heresy!! These golden crisp-on-the-outside and creamy-cheesy on the inside savory snacks are absolutely mind blowing!   Ingredients2 cups cold or room temperature mashed potatoes (preferably unseasoned)1 cup bleached all purpose flour1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese2 large scallions thinly sliced1/3 cup garlic olive oil1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons salt (less for pre-seasoned mashed potatoes)fresh ground pepper to tasteSour cream and hot sauce (optional for serving) Heat the waffle maker. Meanwhile add all the ingredients to a large bowl including 1/2...