Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze & Feta
Ingredients 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tbsp balsamic glaze ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp toasted pecans or walnuts (optional) Directions Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts cut-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender. …
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze & Feta
Ingredients 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tbsp balsamic glaze ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp toasted pecans or walnuts (optional) Directions Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts cut-side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender. …
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Italian Sausage Soup
Recipe from All Recipes Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes 1 cup sliced carrots 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained 2 small zucchini, cubed 2 cups spinach – packed, rinsed and torn Directions Heat a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 …
Italian Sausage Soup
Recipe from All Recipes Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes 1 cup sliced carrots 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained 2 small zucchini, cubed 2 cups spinach – packed, rinsed and torn Directions Heat a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 …
Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast
Ingredients For the Roasted Strawberries: 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Pinch of salt For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For Assembly: 4 slices of crusty bread, toasted Fresh thyme or basil leaves optional Extra honey for drizzling Directions Prepare the Roasted Strawberries: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Spread the strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking …
Roasted Strawberry Whipped Ricotta Toast
Ingredients For the Roasted Strawberries: 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Pinch of salt For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For Assembly: 4 slices of crusty bread, toasted Fresh thyme or basil leaves optional Extra honey for drizzling Directions Prepare the Roasted Strawberries: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Spread the strawberries in a single layer on the prepared baking …
Tzatziki Chicken & Veggie Naan Pizza
Ingredients 2 naan breads 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish Directions Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the naan breads on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil. Spread half of the tzatziki sauce evenly over each naan.Top each naan with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top, followed …
Tzatziki Chicken & Veggie Naan Pizza
Ingredients 2 naan breads 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish Directions Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the naan breads on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil. Spread half of the tzatziki sauce evenly over each naan.Top each naan with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top, followed …
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine
Ingredients For the Chicken – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1/2 tsp smoked paprika – 1/2 tsp salt – 1/4 tsp black pepper – 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 2 Tbsp butter – 3 garlic cloves (minced) – Juice of 1 lemon (approx 3 Tbsp) – 1 tsp lemon zest – 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish) For the Linguine – 12 oz linguine – 2 Tbsp butter – 1 garlic clove, minced – 1/2 c heavy cream – 3/4 c grated parmesan cheese – juice of 1/2 lemon (approx 1 1/2 …
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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Linguine
Ingredients For the Chicken – 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1/2 tsp smoked paprika – 1/2 tsp salt – 1/4 tsp black pepper – 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 2 Tbsp butter – 3 garlic cloves (minced) – Juice of 1 lemon (approx 3 Tbsp) – 1 tsp lemon zest – 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish) For the Linguine – 12 oz linguine – 2 Tbsp butter – 1 garlic clove, minced – 1/2 c heavy cream – 3/4 c grated parmesan cheese – juice of 1/2 lemon (approx 1 1/2 …
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Grilled Flat Bread
Ingredients – 3 cups flour, bread or all-purpose* (396 g) – 1 teaspoon salt (3.5 g) – 1 teaspoon instant yeast (4 g) – 1 1/4 cups warm water – 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing (43 g) – Flaky salt, for finishing – 4 cloves of garlic, minced – A large sprig of rosemary and parsley, chopped – Other toppings for pizza (optional) Directions: In a large bowl (regular or the bowl of a stand mixer,) stir together the flour, salt and yeast. Make a well in the middle of the bowl and add the warm …
Grilled Flat Bread
Ingredients – 3 cups flour, bread or all-purpose* (396 g) – 1 teaspoon salt (3.5 g) – 1 teaspoon instant yeast (4 g) – 1 1/4 cups warm water – 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing (43 g) – Flaky salt, for finishing – 4 cloves of garlic, minced – A large sprig of rosemary and parsley, chopped – Other toppings for pizza (optional) Directions: In a large bowl (regular or the bowl of a stand mixer,) stir together the flour, salt and yeast. Make a well in the middle of the bowl and add the warm …
Lemon Olive Oil Cookies
Recipe and Photo Credit Daen’s Kitchen Ingredients Cookies 2 cups white all purpose flour sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup icing sugar sifted 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 lemons zested 1 egg room temperature Lemon Drizzle 1/2 tbsp lemon juice lemon zest for sprinkling 1 cup icing sugar Directions Cookies Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set to the side. Beat the icing sugar, olive oil, lemon zest and juice in a free standing mixer on a medium speed until all ingredients …
Lemon Olive Oil Cookies
Recipe and Photo Credit Daen’s Kitchen Ingredients Cookies 2 cups white all purpose flour sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup icing sugar sifted 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 lemons zested 1 egg room temperature Lemon Drizzle 1/2 tbsp lemon juice lemon zest for sprinkling 1 cup icing sugar Directions Cookies Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set to the side. Beat the icing sugar, olive oil, lemon zest and juice in a free standing mixer on a medium speed until all ingredients …
Olive Oil Marinated Feta
Recipe and Photo Credit The Spruce Eats Ingredients – 1/2 pound feta cheese – 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (e.g., oregano, parsley, thyme, mint, dill) – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional Directions Place feta on a medium-sized plate or serving platter. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle the herbs and red pepper flakes on the feta.If you use fresh herbs, you can garnish the plate with leftover sprigs of herbs. Serve with a sliced baguette or crackers.
Olive Oil Marinated Feta
Recipe and Photo Credit The Spruce Eats Ingredients – 1/2 pound feta cheese – 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (e.g., oregano, parsley, thyme, mint, dill) – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional Directions Place feta on a medium-sized plate or serving platter. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle the herbs and red pepper flakes on the feta.If you use fresh herbs, you can garnish the plate with leftover sprigs of herbs. Serve with a sliced baguette or crackers.
Chicken Salad
Ingredients Dijon Dressing 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sumac 1/2 paprika Chicken Salad 3/4 lb (12 oz) cooked chicken (shredded) 1-2 shallots (chopped) 2 Clery stalks (chopped) 1 (15 oz.) can marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped) 1-2 oz sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) Approx cup packed, fresh Italian parsley (chopped) 1/3 cup shelled walnuts (chopped) Salt & Pepper Directions Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sumac and paprika. Whisk to combine and taste. …
Chicken Salad
Ingredients Dijon Dressing 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sumac 1/2 paprika Chicken Salad 3/4 lb (12 oz) cooked chicken (shredded) 1-2 shallots (chopped) 2 Clery stalks (chopped) 1 (15 oz.) can marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped) 1-2 oz sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) Approx cup packed, fresh Italian parsley (chopped) 1/3 cup shelled walnuts (chopped) Salt & Pepper Directions Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sumac and paprika. Whisk to combine and taste. …
Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground chicken 1 pinch salt & pepper 1 lb shiitake mushrooms *any mushrooms will work, just be sure they’re finely chopped* 1 yellow onion diced 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 can water chestnuts (finely chopped) 4 green onions (sliced) 1 head leaf lettuce (romain or iceberg will also work) Sauce 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger (sub 1 tsp dried if needed) 1 tsp sriracha (optional) Directions In a large pan over med-high heat, heat olive oil. …
Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground chicken 1 pinch salt & pepper 1 lb shiitake mushrooms *any mushrooms will work, just be sure they’re finely chopped* 1 yellow onion diced 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 can water chestnuts (finely chopped) 4 green onions (sliced) 1 head leaf lettuce (romain or iceberg will also work) Sauce 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger (sub 1 tsp dried if needed) 1 tsp sriracha (optional) Directions In a large pan over med-high heat, heat olive oil. …
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 …
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 …
Apple Crisp
Crumble 1 cup whole oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Apple Filling 8 large apples (granny smith are ideal to balance the sweetness), peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 1 tbsp granulated sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cardamom 3 tbsp all-purpose flour Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, add all your dry crumble ingredients, mix well then add in your Durant Arbequina Extra Olive Oil and mix until large …
Apple Crisp
Crumble 1 cup whole oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Apple Filling 8 large apples (granny smith are ideal to balance the sweetness), peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 1 tbsp granulated sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cardamom 3 tbsp all-purpose flour Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, add all your dry crumble ingredients, mix well then add in your Durant Arbequina Extra Olive Oil and mix until large …
