A sweet and savory condiment made from real bacon? You bet! We were doubtful too but once you taste this delicious spread you’ll be making up new ways to use it (besides eating it straight from the jar). In addition to the ultimate breakfast sandwich, lather bacon jam on burgers, baked potatoes, and grilled cheese […]
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We’ve known for some time that mixing vinegar in beverages is fantastic, but who knew it was becoming a trend? Many creative recipes are popping up with great new ways of bringing new life to everyday cocktails. We saw bartender Tony Miccilota prepare this delicious take on the vodka martini at the Dukes Hotel in […]
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Here’s a wonderful appetizer inspired by Giada De Laurentiis (from the Food Network) that is both colorful and delicious. Since the baby peppers are sweet, you can control the heat by choosing which of our extra virgin olive oils to use. Choose from a single varietal (for no heat) all the way up to our […]
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This dish has a pleasing presentation yet is unbelievably simple – some would say fool-proof. If you haven’t worked with puff pastry before, this is an easy starter recipe. The subtle flavors of garlic, lemon, parsley and a hint of mint are provided by the Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil without being overpowering. We found this […]
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You’re off to your next party and you want to bring something traditional yet a little different. Fancy up your deviled eggs with crisp bacon and a splash of Traditional Balsamic vinegar. A little goes a long way in giving this Southern classic a sweet and tangy note that will keep your guests guessing. You […]
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Twice-baked potatoes might have a reputation for being indulgent and often rich in calories however this recipe reduces the guilt factor by using sweet potatoes as a base and substituting our fused extra virgin olive oil for the butter.
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Last year we made an Apple and Sausage Stuffing with our Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil. This year the same olive oil is back but with a whole new cast of supporting actors. Thanksgiving has its traditions but every once in a while you want to mix it up just a little by trying […]
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‘Tis the season for pumpkin. Whether it’s pumpkin muffins, pies or cookies we love to bake with pumpkin this time of year. We also associate the holidays with richer desserts like creamy, velvety cheesecake. We pulled out one of our favorite recipes from Cooks Illustrated that combines the two into a spiced pumpkin cheesecake but…we […]
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Nothing beats fresh, warm cinnamon rolls on a cool weekend morning. We were inspired by a recipe from Sally McKenney that proved making cinnamon rolls from scratch is definitely worth it. Not only are you using fresh ingredients but we tweaked her recipe a bit replacing all the butter with extra virgin olive oil.
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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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