Recipes

Chilly weather makes us crave comfort foods. Savory, slow-cooked flavors that have your mouth watering at the very thought of them. Now is the time to break out the crock pot. Throw in a few ingredients in the morning, turn it on, and when you come home from work dinner is ready and waiting for you. Don’t forget your high-quality olive oils when you put your crock pot to use either. They thrive in that slow cooking environment, retaining the best of their flavors and health benefits. Here, healthy white-meat chicken simmers all day in a simple delicious sauce of...

Like a bright star in the night sky, tangy, vibrant chimichurri can illuminate dishes such as grilled or roasted meats, roasted vegetables, starchy dishes, and even seafood. There are no rules about when or where you can use this versatile condiment to bring a splash of flavor and pleasing contrast to your culinary creations. By using exceptional ingredients, even in simple applications such as this, a high level of refinement can be obtained. The finest, freshest olive oil on the planet, used as the base for Chimichurri pays homage to the early harvest green fruit notes unique to UP extra...

This recipe was adapted from King Arthur Flour's Dog Biscuit recipe which contains wheat, and no extra virgin olive oil.  I've modified it to contain olive oil, mostly organic ingredients, and no wheat products.  High quality extra virgin olive oil is extremely beneficial for overall canine health including coat, skin and joint wellness.  1 cup organic rolled oats 1 tablespoon organic mint, finely chopped 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 large organic eggs 1 cup organic, high-oleic, high polyphenol olive oil peanut butter, made with Delizia's Organic Leccino, Frantoio or Picual - (either chunky or smooth) 1/2...

Peanut butter is a pantry staple for most folks. If you have kids, chances are you have a few jars stashed in the cupboard. What many people don't know is that the average jar of name brand peanut butter contains loads of dangerous hydrogenated fats, sodium, and sugar.The following recipe is developed using fresh, high-oleic extra virgin olive. When the right olive oil is used for this recipe, its flavor takes a back seat to the rich flavor of roasted peanuts. You will be hard-pressed to detect it and your heart will thank you for the change. Natural High-Oleic EVOO Peanut...

Ingredients 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup molasses  1 cup Balsamic - your choice 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons dry mustard 2 tablespoons UP EVOO or any fused/infused olive oil of your choice 1 small white or yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons smoked paprika  (mild or spicy) 2 teaspoons cayenne (optional for lovers of heat) 2 teaspoons kosher salt Fresh ground pepper to taste Heat the olive oil of your choice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ketchup, Worcestershire,...