SALMON CEVICHE WITH MERQUEN AND SPICED QUINOA
INGREDIENTS: 2 Tablespoon Zi Olive Arbosana extra virgin olive oil 2 cups of finely diced salmon 2 soupspoons chives 4 soupspoons diced red peppers 1.76 fluid oz (50 ml.) lemon juice 2 teaspoons merquén (you may wish to use Chipotle infused EVOO) ½ cup Hominy ½ cup quinoa ½ cup tomatoes diced brunoise-style 2 tablespoons […]
ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons Zi Olive Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease a large Casserole Dish. Place the Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil and […]
PASTA RISOTTO WITH PEAS & PANCETTA
INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbs. Roasted Garlic Olive Oil 6 ounces cubed pancetta (or diced, thick-cut bacon) 1 1/4 cups frozen petite peas 8 ounces orzo pasta 2 1/2 cups boiling water Salt, to taste 1 Tb. soft butter 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan Pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Warm the oil in a heavy pan that will take […]
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CUPCAKES
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup soy milk 1 ½ Tablespoons Zi Olive Chocolate Raspberry Balsamic 1/3 cup Blood Orange olive oil 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons almond meal/ground almond 1/3 cup cocoa powder ¾ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Heat oven to […]
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
INGREDIENTS: 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg 1 tsp. salt 1 15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin (1 3/4 cups) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup sweet Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 […]
ORANGE OLIVE OIL RICOTTA POUND CAKE
INGREDIENTS: 1-1/2 cups cake flour (not all purpose flour) 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), room temperature 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Blood Orange EVOO 1-1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, preferably at room temperature 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs, preferably at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]
GARLIC AIOLI
INGREDIENTS: 2 egg yolks*, at room temperature 4-6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) ½ tsp sea salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1-2 tsp lemon juice ¾ cup olive oil DIRECTIONS In a food processor, add egg yolks, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well, making sure garlic is […]
OLIVE-STUFFED PORK LOIN
INGREDIENTS: 2 pound pork loin Salt and ground black pepper 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives (such as Kalamata) 3 tablespoons Rosemary olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried thyme DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season pork all over with salt and black pepper. […]
CHILE BALSAMIC MARINATED SIRLOIN WITH FETTUCCINE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
INGREDIENTS: 1⁄4 cup Zi Olive Chile Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons Zi Olive Arbosana EVOO 1 tablespoon sriracha chile sauce (or other hot sauce) 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (or a blend), roughly crushed 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1⁄4 pounds sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips 3 cloves garlic, […]
CHILE BALSAMIC MARINATED SIRLOIN WITH FETTUCCINE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
NGREDIENTS: 1⁄4 cup Zi Olive Chile Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons Zi Olive Arbosana EVOO 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce (or other hot sauce) 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (or a blend), roughly crushed 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1⁄4 pounds sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips 3 cloves garlic, […]