PORK CHOPS IN BALSAMIC CHERRY SAUCE
INGREDIENTS: 2 5-ounce boneless pork chops 1/3 c Balsamic Vinegar 1 T EVOO 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1/3 c chicken broth 1/4 c dried Bing (sweet) or tart cherries (about 1 1/2 ounces) DIRECTIONS Place pork and Balsamic Vinegar in pie dish; turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Heat EVOO in heavy medium […]
BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND GINGER BOK CHOY
INGREDIENTS: 4 heads Bok Choy 3 T Meyer Lemon EVOO 1/4 c water 2 T capers 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp. minced ginger root 2 T White Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar 1 dash fresh lemon juice, or to taste DIRECTIONS Separate the leaves from the stems of the Bok Choy. Cut the […]
FRITTATA
INGREDIENTS: 5 Tablespoons Zi Olive Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Garlic EVOO 5 medium size green zucchini (slice zucchini lengthwise into quarters and then coarsely dice) 1 chopped (white) onion 1 clove garlic 5 large eggs (ratio: 1 egg per zucchini) ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs salt, pepper, Italian seasonings (to taste) If […]
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH WALBERRY BALSAMIC VINEGAR
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup Walberry balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons Frantoio olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted DIRECTIONS Pour vinegar into […]
ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds small red or white-skinned potatoes (or a mixture) 1/8 cup Zi Olive rosemary olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves) 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in half or […]
MIXED CABBAGE COLE SLAW
INGREDIENTS: 6 c sliced napa cabbage 2 c thinly sliced red cabbage 1 c thinly sliced red onion 2 green onions, for garnish 1 carrot, cut in julienne sticks 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 c Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 c sugar 3 T EVOO 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. salt DIRECTIONS Place napa […]
FETTUCINE WITH TRUFFLE OIL
INGREDIENTS: 4 quarts water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound of Fettucine 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons white or black truffle garlic oil 1/4 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or finely chopped green onions or scallions (green part only) Optional: black or white truffle, shaved. DIRECTIONS […]
CRAB CAKES
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound crab meat ½ sweet onion 1 green pepper 2 Tbsp Butter Olive Oil ½ tsp salt 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning ½ tsp black pepper 2 eggs 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Meyer Lemon Olive Oil DIRECTIONS Dice the onion and pepper into ¼ […]
PISTACHIO PESTO & MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA
INGREDIENTS: Baguette (sliced diagonally into ½ inch pieces) 2 Tablespoons of Zi Olive’s Roasted Garlic Olive Oil 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (sliced into ¼ inch pieces) 1 Cup Arugula 1 ½ C. Flat-leaf Parsley 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano ½ Teaspoon Lemon Zest ¾ Cup Pistachios ¼ Cup of Zi Olive’s Frantoio EVOO 2 Tablespoons […]
HONEY DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 c Traditional/Traditional White Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 c EVOO 2 T Dijon mustard 1 T honey salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Whisk Balsamic Vinegar, EVOO, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.