Ingredients – 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed – 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened) – 1 cup water – 2 tbsp Oliva di Vita Coconut White Balsamic – 1/4 tsp salt – 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for garnish) – Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Instructions 1. **Cook the Rice:** In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice, coconut […]
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Ingredients: *For the Pasta:* – 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli) – 3 tbsp Oliva di Vita’s Spicy Calabrian Pesto Infused Olive Oil – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned – 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved – 1/4 cup black olives, sliced – 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced – 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves,
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Ingredients: For the Maple Balsamic Glaze: – 1/4 cup Oliva di Vita’s Dark Maple Balsamic Vinegar – 2 tablespoons honey – 1 tablespoon soy sauce – 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard – 1 clove garlic, minced For the Salmon: – 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin-on – Salt and black pepper to taste – Oliva di Vita’s Butter Infused
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Dear Olive Lovers, We’re thrilled to share the remarkable health benefits of extra virgin olive oil! ???? Rich in Monounsaturated Fats: Extra virgin olive oil contains monounsaturated oleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties and may even influence genes linked to cancer1. Plus, it’s a smart choice for cooking due to its high heat resistance. Antioxidant Powerhouse: Loaded with antioxidants, extra
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Ingredients: *For the Salmon:* – 4 salmon fillets – Salt and pepper, to taste – 2 tablespoons Oliva di Vita Lavender Dark Balsamic Vinegar – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup *For the Roasted Vegetables:* – 3 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes) – 2 tablespoons
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When it comes to enhancing the flavors of your dishes, OlivadiVita.com has got you covered with their exquisite selection of flavored balsamic vinegars and fused & infused olive oils. These gourmet ingredients can turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore some delightful pairings and their ideal uses, whether it’s for salad dressings,
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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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
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 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
“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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