Recipes

Ingredients1 large head of cauliflower3 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups flour2 cups plain bread crumbs2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 teaspoons salt, or to tastefresh cracked black pepper, to taste1/3 cup UP Certified, high-phenol Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for fryingSlice the cauliflower in half straight through, leaving the stem portion of each half intact.  Carefully slice the two hemispheres, through the stem portion into 1/2" thick steaks.  It won't be perfect, some might fall apart, don't worry about it.Whisk together 1/3 cup of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds organic Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, washed, cut into 1" pieces 2 cups fresh asparagus spears, woody parts trimmed, cut into 1" pieces (spinach works too) 1 bunch green onions finely chopped - you could also opt for shallots or onion here instead 1 cup Canadian bacon or smoked ham cut into 1" pieces - or go meatless with sauteed mushrooms 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese or substitute for any cheese you like, or simply leave it out, it's all good 8 large eggs, whisked 1 teaspoon salt or to taste fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup UP EVOO...

Salad2 cups raw, peeled butternut squash cut into 1/2" cubes.2 cups prepared quinoa, cooled (optional)1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds1/2 cup shaved Pecorino6 cups washed, dried mixed greens or baby kalepinch of sea saltDressing1/2 cup +2 tablespoons UP EVOO or any infused olive oil of your choice1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons Grapefruit White Balsamic (or any white balsamic of your choice)2 tablespoons minced shallot2 tablespoons grainy mustardpinch of sea saltfresh ground pepperPreheat the oven to 400 F.In a large bowl whisk the 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of balsamic,  Add the cubed butternut squash and toss to dress...

Ingredients2 pounds baking potatoes (preferably organic) washed and scrubbed clean1 large onion, grated2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons table or fine sea saltFreshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons Baklouti Green Chile Fused Olive Oil - or any olive oil of your choice1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 large eggsBaklouti for greasing the waffle ironDirectionsHeat oven to 350. Lightly oil a large baking sheet and set aside.Coarsely grate the potatoes by hand or on the disc of a food processor, transferring to a large bowl of cold water as grated. Soak potatoes 1 to 2 minutes after last batch is added...

Truffled Butternut Squash Risotto for Making Arancini1 1/2 cups Arborio rice2 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock1/2 cups white wine2 tablespoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 teaspoon white truffle oil1 cup roasted butternut squash, coarsely mashed1/2 cup finely diced onion1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheesesea salt to tasteIn a heavy bottom wide skillet or saute pan set over medium heat, saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent.  Add the rice and saute until just lightly beginning to toast. Stirring all the while, add the wine and continue to saute and stir until it is absorbed.  Add the stock...