Cayenne Chili Peanuts This takes just a couple minutes to prepare and is soooo good. The hot flavor grows on you! Here’s the base recipe – multiply it if you’d like, and feel free to choose other salted nuts, either separately or in a mix. 2 C salted party peanuts 1 tsp Cayenne Chili infused olive oil Sea Salt, if […]
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Cayenne Chili Popcorn scant 1/2 C popcorn 1/4 tsp Cayenne Chili infused olive oil 1/4 tsp mild to medium intensity extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Salt, to taste Mix all ingredients, place in microwave oven popcorn maker or inside a paper bag folded to seal shut and place in microwave. Set time and pop – 2- 4 minutes
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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip Ingredients: – 2 large red bell peppers – 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese – 2 tablespoons Oliva Di Vita Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon Oliva Di Vita Champagne Dark Balsamic – 1 garlic clove, minced – Salt and pepper to taste – Fresh parsley, for garnish – Pita bread or crackers, for
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Spicy Hummus with Chili Infused Olive Oil Ingredients: – 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed – 2 tablespoons Oliva Di Vita Red Cayenne Chili Infused Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons tahini (can substitute almond butter or greek yogurt) – 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1 garlic clove, minced – 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin – 1/2
Creamy Balsamic Avocado Dip Ingredients: – 2 ripe avocados – 2 tablespoons Oliva di Vita Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon Oliva di Vita Traditional Aged Balsamic Vinegar – 1/4 cup Greek yogurt – 1 garlic clove, minced – Juice of 1/2 lemon – Salt and pepper to taste – Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish – Vegetable
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Wake up to flavor this morning with a quick frittata before walking out the door. Our egg frittata is infused with garlic, cheese, and some peppers and onions for a nutritious breakfast. Ingredients 2 tsp garlic infused oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup Asiago cheese – grated Salt & Pepper 1 cup sliced sweet pepper (red,
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Wait wait wait – you’re buying the French bread not making it! Here’s how to turn a loaf of french bread into a fabulous meal. Ingredients: 1 loaf of French Bread 3-4 Tbsp Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 ½ lbs lean ground hamburger or turkey ½ cup bread crumbs or panko 1 egg
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Here’s an update to taco night. Quick easy and delicious taco burgers for the win. Ingredients 1 lb. Ground sirloin 1 pkg. Taco seasoning 2 Tbsp. Espresso Balsamic 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste ¼ c. Minced white onion 1 pkg. Smoked gouda cheese 1 pkg. Brioche buns 1 Large tomato 1 Head
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Bored with your every day salmon recipes? Here’s a sweet and tangy glazed salmon recipe to make you the star chef. Ingredients FOR THE JAM 1 Apple peeled and grated ¾ c. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Champagne Vinegar 1 Tsp. Vanilla extract 1 Lemon zested and juiced FOR THE HONEY-TRUFFLE GLAZE 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
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Here’s a fancy French dish without having to do anything fancy! Be sure to use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked for the best flavor. Ingredients 1/4 c. Unsalted butter ¼ c. Herbs de Provence Infused Olive Oil 4 Tsp. Minced fresh chives 2 ½. Tsp. Grated lemon peel 4 c. Chopped leeks (green and white
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Pork Tenderloin cooks up quickly and is moist and juicy. With this maple balsamic glaze you may have to make 2! Ingredients: 1/3 cup Maple Dark Balsamic 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 pork tenderloin, trimmed, sliced into 1 inch medallions, then pounded 2 tsp. Milanese Gremolata EVOO Preparation: Wisk Dijon mustard and Maple Balsamic together. Heat
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Marinated & Grilled Lamb Chops With Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Okay, so this is a “grandma” recipe – Put on your chef hat and use your best discretion on amounts. Trust us, you’ll be fine! Enjoy these lamb chops for a backyard bbq or fancy dinner. Your guests will be impressed. Ingredients Lamb Loin Chops Red skinned potatoes
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Orange Glazed Ham with Cinnamon Pear or Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar Ready to change things up for Easter or Christmas this year? Or maybe for a shower brunch? This recipe is super simple and adds loads of flavor to your smoked ham. Ingredients 1 fully cooked smoked ham, about 4 pounds 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup
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Serrano Honey Chicken Stir Fry A little slicing and dicing and in no time at all you’ll have a delicious meal. Need it easier? Use a rice cooker! We love ours and it makes perfect rice each and every time. Ingredients for Rice: 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 ¾
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Shrimp and Pancetta Risotto With Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil Try this rich dish on an evening when you want some comfort food Ingredients Arborrio rice Sliced mushrooms Chicken stock Peeled Shrimp Chopped onion Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil Chopped pancetta Preparation Bring chicken stock to a low simmer and keep
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Ingredients Sirloin marinated in fresh herbs atop Spinach that has been wilted with Oliva di Vita Garlic Olive Oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice. 3 – 3 ½ pounds Top Sirloin 3 TBSP mixed fresh, Chopped Herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme) 4 lbs fresh Spinach, washed and dried 2 TBSP Salt (sea salt preferred) 2
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Ingredients 1 pound sundried tomato linguine 2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons Basil EVOO, divided, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons Oregano Balsamic, plus more to taste ½ pound grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup fresh basil leaves, julienned 1 cup
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The “three-second rule” is a common belief that if food falls on the ground, it is still safe to eat if it is picked up within three seconds. However, the validity of this rule is questionable. The reality is that bacteria and other microorganisms can contaminate food as soon as it comes into contact with a surface. When food falls
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Cooking oils play an essential role in our daily lives. We use them to sauté vegetables, fry chicken, make salad dressings, and many other cooking processes. However, not all oils are created equal, and some are better for our health than others. In this blog, we will discuss why cooking with olive oil is better than cooking with coconut oil
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Olive oil is a staple in many kitchens around the world, and for good reason. It is an excellent source of healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. One particular compound found in olive oil, oleocanthal, has gained attention for its potential health benefits. Oleocanthal is a phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil. It is responsible for the peppery, pungent
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Greek and Italian olive oils can vary in terms of their flavor, aroma, and quality. Here are a few key differences between Greek and Italian olive oils: Varieties of olives: Different varieties of olives are used to produce olive oil in Greece and Italy. Greek olive oils are typically made from a variety of olives called Koroneiki, which are known
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How to Deglaze with Balsamic Vinegar Tweet After meat, poultry, or fish has been sautéed in olive oil and the food and any excess oil has been removed from thee pan, deglazing is done by adding a small amount of balsamic to the pan and stirring to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. The mixture often become a
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Tweet How to Emulsify Emulsifying will allow you to evenly disperse a vinaigrette flavor over salads and fruit. Slowly add olive oil to a balsamic while whisking vigorously, which disperses and suspends minute droplets of one liquid throughout the other to make a thick, satiny liquid. For a vinaigrette, the usual ration of balsamic to EVOO is 1:3.
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Tweet How to Marinate The purpose of marinating is for the food to absorb the flavors of the marinade or, as in the case of a tough cut of meat, to tenderize it. Because most marinades contain acidic ingredients the marinating should be done in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel container or in a ziplock bag — NEVER in
Kalamata Olive and Garlic Bread This bread was created from leftover dough after making a foccacia dressed with Kalamata olives, garlic, and olive oil. This version has the olives and garlic baked in the bread. Prep: 30 mins Cook: 30 mins Additional: 1 hr Total: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients Ingredient Checklist • 4 cups
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RECIPE Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino This easy side dish sports the lovely green and red to make your holiday table even more festive. Quick, simple, and delicious! Ingredients 8 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 3 garlic cloves slightly crushed, or minced if you are going to leave in the sauce for extra flavor • ½-1 tablespoon dried red chili
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By JEDHA DENING on October 20, 2016 Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. According to the CDC, from 2008-2011 an estimated 30.8 million adults suffered from OA in the United States, and by 2040 it is estimated there will be 78 million arthritis sufferers. Sixty-two percent of adults with arthritis are under 65 years of age, 1
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Walnuts have always been known as a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. They were consumed as nuts since time immemorial. Over the last few decades we have come across the benefits that walnut oil has for our skin, hair and health as well. Its consumption has seen many changing trends in the last few decades. It has varied benefits
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Health Benefits of High-Phenolic Olive Oils By NEGAR JAMSHIDI on August 19, 2016 The Mediterranean diet (MeD) is well-known to impart considerable protection against the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and cancer. In particular, the plethora of protective health benefits of the MeD including improved lipid profile and reduced inflammation has been linked largely to the high levels of fatty acid
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By Will Chu, 03-Aug-2016 Scientists have developed a cheaper way to make high quality, natural emulsifiers and other valuable additives using the waste product from olive oil production. (Continue Reading)
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Olive oil and honey are healthy products for your hair and health. Honey has been used for centuries as a beauty treatment in skin and hair preparations. Olive oil is known for its many healthful uses in diet and beauty. Combine the two in a recipe for an olive oil and honey hair treatment that is easy to use and
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Olive Oil Compounds Kill Cancer Cells- Researchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles,
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By GREG PATENT – for the Ravalli Republic I’m not usually a superstitious person, but the Soothsayer’s words from Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” echoed in my brain as I boarded the plane to Italy, “Beware the Ides of March.” It was March 15 (and the day Caesar met his fate), and I was on my way to Rome. My plane landed
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BLERA, Italy — For some of the 300 olive growers who toil here in the rolling hills of the Lazio region, making olive oil is a year-round labor of love. The olives are hand-harvested early in the fall, when they are still green, and are whisked to a cooperative-run mill so they can be cold-pressed within 12 hours. Nothing is
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By JEDHA DENING on February 19, 2016 Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) contains more than 36 phenolic compounds. Although all of the phenolic compounds in EVOO have known beneficial effects, one specific compound in particular, known as oleocanthal, has been discovered to have powerful natural anti-inflammatory benefits. In fact, oleocanthal exhibits the same anti-inflammatory response in the body as NSAID
David Schardt • January 25, 2016 Have you bought multivitamins lately? Have you heard they can prevent a cold? (They don’t.) Or perhaps that multivitamins are useless? (They’re not.) Or that they could even lead to a shorter life? (They don’t.) There’s certainly a ton of debate. It can be pretty confusing, to say the least. There are multivitamins for
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Over the years, in our store and at our tasting presentations, customers often ask about cooking oils other than Olive Oil. Often it leads to a discussion of many of the other oils from Canola to Coconut. As you can from the following chart, all the oils listed have a little of every fat, some that is good for you such as the
As the world’s top olive oil producer, some parts of Spain are home to picturesque seas of olive trees. Up to 220 million olive trees can be found in the country, making it home to the globe’s largest cultivated areas of the plants. Around 66 million of those trees are nestled in Jaén province, Andalusia, in southern Spain. And Baeza,
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“I read somewhere that you should have a few different olive oils, but is that really true? If so, what are some good olive oils to buy?” —Damien Michaels Odds are, you keep several bottles of red and white wine on hand: inexpensive-but-decent plonk for everyday meals and cooking, and a few fancier, more distinguished bottles for company. And you
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