It happens way too often. It’s mid-week, you’re busy (and tired) and find yourself standing in the pantry at 6pm searching for ideas. With all the back-to-school activities this time of year it can happen to anyone. A few years ago we stumbled upon this recipe from Cooks Illustrated that has now become one of […]
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Ultra Premium (UP) is a new grade in the industry that distinguishes the highest quality olive oil in the world from what dominates the so called “gourmet” and “premium” olive oil markets. The absurdly low standards created and fostered by numerous trade associations and government agencies responsible for policing them has only contributed to the […]
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Our Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil is a classic Italian combination of garlic, lemon and parsley with a hint of mint. It’s also the star ingredient in this “mock fried chicken” recipe we adapted from Ina Garten. We roasted the chicken in the oven and used a Dijon-white wine mixture (rather than egg/flour batter) as a […]
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We discovered this flavor combination on meats when we made the Blood Orange Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Roasted Chicken recipe. Many of our customers have asked us to post this marinade recipe on its own because they’ve used it for several other meat and fish dishes. Start with the fruity citrus flavor from […]
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Scallops on the grill are a special treat when combined with the sweet taste of fresh mango. We paired our Harissa Olive Oil with Alfoos Mango balsamic to come up with a fresh new marinade that perfectly balances sweet and spicy. Forget about those recipes with a long list of herbs and spices; we’ve got […]
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Granita is a semi-frozen dessert that perfectly hits the spot during the hot summer months. Variations exist across the different regions of Italy but in Sicily, you’ll find this courser, more crystalline textured version. Not only is this a non-fat treat that the kids will enjoy too, but it’s also a good source of fresh […]
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For great tasting teriyaki beef, we wanted something more than throwing steaks on the grill and lathering overly sweet, factory-bottled teriyaki sauce during the last few minutes of grilling. Inspired by something we saw in Cooks Illustrated, we created a recipe for a quick marinade and a teriyaki glaze that worked perfectly to deliver tender […]
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Tortellini with a French twist! This recipe is perfect for that last minute, light dish to take to your next summer party. We cut the prep time in half by using pre-cooked chicken – in fact, you can prepare all the salad ingredients and dressing within the time it takes to make your pasta. You […]
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Nothing tastes better than fruit in season. We wanted a colorful yet seasonally appropriate dessert to celebrate the Fourth of July. Our 10-year-old son reminded us that North Carolina’s state berries are the strawberry and blueberry. In 2001, the NC General Assembly named the strawberry as the official Red Berry of North Carolina, and named […]
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Summer gatherings scream for make-ahead meals that can be served at room temperature and afford you more time with your guests. Here’s a tasty, healthy alternative to sandwiches or fried chicken that uses our Persian Lime infused olive oil and panko – crunchy Japanese bread crumbs.
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