Grab some local zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and greens, it's that time of year! Ingredients2-3 small summer zucchinis (about 1 pound), sliced in half lengthwise4 Tbsp SOOC Essential Basil Olive Oil3 Tbsp SOOC Grapefruit White Balsamic vinegar 1 [...]
Try these delectable glazed nuts as a snack, salad or ice cream topping, as a crust for baked chicken or an accoutrement for an antipasto platter. The possibilities are endless! Ingredients 3 Tbsp Maple Dark [...]
A few years back we took staff to an Olive Oil Evaluation Course in California at the UC Davis Olive Oil Center. We were staying in San Francisco and visited the Haight-Ashbury area (like any [...]
Not quite sure if it's a salad or chicken night? This is a great combo that fulfills both urges! As dinner for two people, or slice the chicken up and spread as the first course [...]
My first experience with ceviche was on Isla Mujeres in Mexico, and it was the beginning of a lasting flavour love affair! My experience involved fresh tomato, onion, chilis, avocado, shrimp and LOTS of lime [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ingredients 1 ½ to 2 lb. fingerling or baby potatoes 1 t Saltwest Lemon Dill Infused Sea Salt (or other) 4 strips of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled 1/4 C diced 'bread & butter' pickles 3 [...]
We eat this salad (a LOT) when FRESH strawberries are available at your local farmstand market, such as Hi-berry Farm here in Saugeen Shores! Ingredients Dressing 4 T SOOC Cascadian Wild Raspberry White Balsamic 4 [...]
This is a recipe I developed for Hi-Berry Farms for their blog, but we like it so much we had to share it here too! As opposed to any watermelon salad which won't keep, we [...]
Olivada is an Italian olive spread, that adds flavour and colour to this dish. We use one of our chili oils for a bit of spice but feel free to use any of our oils [...]
Ingredients 1 cup jasmine rice ½ cup toasted coconut chips, (like Hungry Buddha) ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted ½ tsp white sugar 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 garlic clove, mashed & minced 1 tbsp. [...]
Ingredients 1 pkg hulled pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp SOOC Harissa Olive Oil Vancouver Island Smoked Sea Salt (to taste) 1 tbsp SOOC Ripe Peach White Balsamic Vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 350*F. Toss hulled pumpkin [...]
This salad is very simple, but versatile! Use this year round for potlucks, barbecues and more! It is always a hit! Ingredients 1 bunch beets, cooked, peeled and thinly sliced 2 green onions, chopped 1 [...]
This is my take on a Caesar Dressing; the smoked oysters are my 'signature' move. Not as salty (or fishy) as Anchovy fillets or paste, but still add a smoky and welcome flavour. You can use [...]
We prefer this rustic 'crispy, chewy' version to the store bought version. They compliment our Smoked Caesar Salad to a 'T'! Ingredients 2-3 C day (or two, or three!) old 'crusty' bread i.e. Sourdough Boule [...]
Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 pkg. Halloumi Cheese (cut in thick slices) 6 Cups mixed Salad greens 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved 3 Tbsp Gourmet Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Black Mission Fig Balsamic [...]
Ingredients 3/4 cup pearl barley, add 2 pieces of lemon peel (I use the ends), 6 peppercorns, pinch of fine sea salt (cook following instructions on pkg.) 1 T SOOC Dill (Wild Fern Leaf) Olive [...]
Ingredients 1 cup wild rice ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup slivered almonds 1 can mandarin oranges 2 tbsp SOOC Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil ¼ cup SOOC Gravenstein Apple Balsamic Vinegar Directions Cook [...]
This potato salad is Mayo-Free and is always a big hit at barbecues! Ingredients 1 ½ lbs unpeeled mini potatoes ¼ C (50 ml) SOOC Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil 2 tbsp (25 ml) SOOC Jalapeño White Balsamic [...]
Ingredients 6 C cubed watermelon 1 C crumbled Feta cheese ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ C chopped fresh mint 3 T SOOC Thai Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic Vinegar 3 T SOOC Basil Olive Oil Directions Combine the [...]
Ingredients Baby Kale (approx. 5 oz.), washed & dried 2 Cup Strawberries, hulled & quartered 1 Cup English Cucumber, halved & sliced 1 Tbsp Fresh mint, small pieces 1/4 cup Feta, crumbled 1/4 cup Dried [...]
Ingredients 1 ½ Cup dry orzo pasta Small bunch asparagus 4 Tbsp Fused Rosemary Olive Oil 3 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup Red onion, diced ½ English cucumber, diced ¾ cup Feta [...]
Ingredients 2 lb. potatoes (new thin skin, fingerlings etc.) bite size pieces Sea salt and seasonings to taste 4 strips of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled. (Optional: Green onions and/or celery diced) 2 cloves garlic - [...]
One of THE simplest recipes in our library. Try this with EITHER of the oils and see which you like best! ‘Pure’ Version ½ bag pre-cut Coleslaw (based on 340 g bag) 2 T SOOC [...]
This recipe is easy and adaptable. Don't have Black Peppercorn Olive Oil or Grapefruit White Balsamic Vinegar? No problem, use any oil and vinegar combination of your choosing! Ingredients Salad: 2 Cups raw, peeled butternut [...]
It sounds fancy, but panzanella is the epitome of honest, straight forward comfort food with a nod towards thrift. Literally panzanella means "bread salad". In Italy, traditionally, it was a way to use stale or [...]