Folklore tells us this classic Sicilian dish was named after the opera 'Norma' by the 19th-century composer, Vincenzo Bellini. Eggplant and tomatoes are the stars here, beautifully complemented by our oil & vinegar. This baked [...]
Isn't it time for another BBQ! Ingredients 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Dark Pomegranate Balsamic 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 1 Tbs. good quality Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp Big Mama’s Kansas [...]
Mmmm.... Beef short ribs, good ANY time of year! Ingredients 3 lb beef short ribs 2 Tbsp SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 1 lg sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c SOOC Neapolitan [...]
It's been a 'Muffin Morning'! Not overly sweet, it's an easy recipe for some fresh morning muffins. (fresh or frozen blueberries will work) Ingredients 3 Tbsp SOOC Eureka Lemon Olive Oil, + 1 tsp 3/4 [...]
Called, by some, the 'National Dish of Peru' but perhaps falling behind Ceviche these days, it is certainly a favoured (and flavoured!) dish of the Arequipa Region of Peru. We, however first encountered it at [...]
Thanks to our friend and supplier Laurence over at Sinai Gourmet. Their 'hot sauce coulis' are unmatched in bringing the flavour of fresh chilis to a dish. With no vinegar added and a base of [...]
This is a versatile 'assembled' main dish salad for two or you could make it as a tossed side salad for four. That's just the start of the versatility, you could change the grain, mix [...]
A creamy soup with a touch of Caribbean flavour, it showcases our phenomenal Red Cayenne Chili Fused Olive Oil. Inspired by our trip to the beautiful island of Bequia. Callaloo is a Caribbean leafy green [...]
A Mediterranean twist on a classic holiday side dish using no dairy other than the cheese. Rich with olive oil and very flavourful. Ingredients 4 Tbsp SOOC Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, plus a bit more [...]
So I know there are other people out there who love blue cheese (just not in my house!). Put that passion to good use with this 'double blue' salad. You can choose to top it [...]
“There’s nothing in the world like home grown tomatoes.” INGREDIENTS 250 g Ricotta cheese (about half the container) 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Sicilian Lemon White [...]
Lots of BRACKETS on this one! If you want vegan, use vegetable broth and you're there. Or use other stock if that isn't a concern (I like beef stock with mushrooms & onions). The pearl [...]
(*with apologies to Colombia) I first had this soup in La Candelaria (the old town) of Bogota, Colombia. They are proud of it as 'their' dish due to the cold weather associated with being above 8600 [...]
Looking for an easy healthy dinner salad to start off the new year? This one hits all the marks! No need to cook the bulgur on the stove, just boil a kettle and pour it [...]
This STEW is perfect on chilly fall evenings. Or after a late afternoon camel ride in the Sahara! Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp SOOC Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, [...]
You can enjoy this on the grill or all winter (as presented here) all year in the oven. Add the suggested potatoes & other root vegetables add a light salad and dinner is done! Note that [...]
A great salad for a summer get together or family reunion. No mayo or dairy and comfortably served cold, cool or room/yard temperature. A filling dish as well, that will keep you vegan cousin Willard from getting [...]
Up your BBQ game to BANGIN' with this great and VERSATILE recipe! If you don't have the garlic oil and blackberry vinegar used below, try it with what you have... Olive Wood Smoked or Whole [...]
A French classic from Provence made all the better by FRESH Ontario Asparagus - a perfect springtime dinner! Note that this is a CONSTRUCTED salad, not a tossed salad. You 'build' each serving on the [...]
Harira is a traditional soup in Morocco and comes from the Maghreb region. This is a vegetable soup, but with one egg so not vegetarian, the egg is required for thickening. Harira is traditionally a [...]
INGREDIENTS 1½ lbs small, fresh Brussels sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half ½ lb fresh Cremini mushrooms, sliced in half ¼ C SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 2 T [...]
Ingredients 12 Large Eggs, room temperature 5 T Mayonaise 2 t SOOC Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 1 T Dijon Mustard 1 T SOOC White Truffle Oil Pinch salt 1 T finely chopped chives Pinch of [...]
Adding vegetables makes this comfort food an easy all-in-one meal. The chicken has a nice lemony flavour, and the balsamic really makes all the flavours pop. Ingredients 1 3-4 lb whole roasting chicken 8 sprigs [...]
Ingredients 1 lb linguine, broken in half 2 T SOOC Toasted Sesame Oil 3 T SOOC UP EVOO 3 T honey 3 T Soy Sauce 3 T SOOC Honey Ginger White Balsamic ¼ t cayenne [...]
As with any great hummus recipe, this one is easily adaptable to suit your flavour preferences. INGREDIENTS 2 (15.5oz) cans garbanzo beans, drained ⅓ C SOOC Chipotle Olive Oil ⅓ C lemon juice 2 T SOOC [...]
INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 bunch of kale, remove stems and chop ¼ small head of purple cabbage, chopped 1 C nuts, toasted and chopped (cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc) 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated 1 [...]
Ingredients 1 C heavy cream ¼ C sugar 1 ½ T SOOC Key Lime White Balsamic Directions Combine all ingredients. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, whisk for about 5 min or until cream [...]
Ingredients 2 C flour 2 ½ t baking powder ½ t salt 1 C low-fat, plain yogurt ⅔ C sugar ½ C SOOC Persian Lime Olive Oil 2 eggs 2 limes~ zest of one, juice [...]
Flank steak is a lean, somewhat tough but flavourful cut of beef that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade. Scoring the flank steak with 1/4-inch cuts about an inch apart across the grain [...]
The dark champagne balsamic adds a rich, layered flavour to the beans and the onions get a scrumptious glaze! Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 8 oz pearl onions ¼ C SOOC Champagne Dark [...]
INGREDIENTS 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into large cubes 1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks ¼ C SOOC Champagne Dark Balsamic Vinegar ¼ C SOOC Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 2 cloves fresh [...]
INGREDIENTS 2 T unsalted butter 2 T SOOC Mushroom and Sage olive oil 4 filet mignon steaks, room temperature ⅓ C chopped shallots 1 C Cabernet Sauvignon ¼ C SOOC Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar ⅔ [...]
This salmon recipe is super quick thanks to using the broil setting on your oven. If you'd rather bake the salmon, extend the cooking time and broil at the end for the crispy effect. If substituting [...]
INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, chopped 1/2 mango, finely diced~about 1 cup 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 red pepper, finely diced 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped 2 T SOOC Persian Lime [...]
INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 small head of red cabbage, you may save the outer leaves for serving 2 oranges, sliced, peeled, and chopped into bite-size pieces ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 mango, cubed ¼ C [...]
With only 4 ingredients in this dip, you can whip it up in 5 minutes and be out the door on your way to the party. Enjoy with crackers or fresh veggies. Ingredients 11 ounces [...]
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 T purchased chili sauce 1 T Dijon mustard 1 T SOOC Persian Lime Olive Oil 1 T SOOC Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 4 C mixed baby greens or chopped romaine [...]
Whether for tapas or part of a snack spread, these candied nuts can be summed up in two words: amazingly addictive. For the sea salt, I use our Saltwest Sea Salts in both sweet & [...]
The inspiration for this recipe comes from the 'Sacred Valley' high up in the Andes Mountains of Peru at a restaurant called 'Blue Magic' in the village of Ollantaytambo. It was one of the BEST [...]
This is a really simple cheesecake recipe that marries the beautiful taste of strawberries with our barrel aged balsamic. Make this dessert when strawberries are in season! INGREDIENTS 250g digestive biscuits 50mL SOOC Butter 'Taste' [...]
A nice parfait that isn't overly sweet, if you have a big sweet tooth you can swap out the plain yogurt for a vanilla or lemon yogurt. We carry a couple AMAZING lines of Canadian [...]
To me, sprouts are best enjoyed "fork tender", meaning you can pierce them with a fork easily, but they don't flatten. Gone are the days of mushy vegetables; rejoice! INGREDIENTS 1½ lbs brussels sprouts 4 T [...]
OK, so I have to say this recipe was subject to some fairly heavy CRITICISM from my employees, and this in spite of the fact that I could FIRE them! :lol: All I can say [...]
Who doesn't love the smell of fresh garlic bread baking at home? Ingredients 7 g active dry yeast 1.5 t sugar 4 C flour 1/2 t sea salt 3 T SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil [...]
We experimented with this oil & vinegar combo (left) and a Persian Lime & Honey Ginger version (right), and this won out, but feel free to come up with your own combination of our oils [...]
I've done this on skewers and in the oven, works well both ways and have also done tofu for my wife. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut in 1" pieces 1/2 C [...]
A wonderful cake to serve for afternoon tea. It shows off the versatility of our Eureka Lemon Olive Oil. One tip is to make sure you beat the egg white until very stiff for a light [...]
Substitute any of our sweet White Balsamic Vinegars for a refreshing beverage! Go with what YOU like! This is very surprising and popular with people at our 'After Hours Tasting Parties'. Ingredients 1 T [...]
A Greek technique (for me anyway) of roasting/poaching(?) the potatoes, they come out beautifully! If there are any liquids left in the pan reduce them down and drizzle over the finished dish. If you're interested [...]
Ingredients 2 lbs beets 2 C mixed greens or arugula ¼ c almonds, slivered or sliced 4 oz feta ¼ C dill 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 T SOOC Eureka Lemon Olive Oil 2 T [...]