The Smiling Olive Blog — Olive Oil
Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans
Balsamic Cheese Gluten-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Fresh Beets 8 oz. Cherve (Fresh Goat Cheese) 6 Cups Baby Arugula or Mixed Greens 1 Cup Whole Pecans, Toasted 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Good Quality Grainy Mustard Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste 1/3 Cup + 2 Tablespoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina, Coratina, or Picual) Directions Preheat the oven to 400. Trim the beets and wrap in one foil packet drizzled with a tablespoon of water. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced through with a knife. Once the cooked beets are cool enough...
Eggplant Bruschetta
Appetizer Dairy-Free Olive Oil Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 1 Eggplant, Peeled, Medium Diced 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More for Seasoning 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More for Seasoning 4 Tablespoons of any Olive Oil from The Smiling Olive (Try Arbequina, Coratina or Piqual) 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 Onion, Medium Dice 1/2 Cup Pitted and Halved Kalamata Olives 1/4 Cup Drained Capers 3/4 Cup Diced Roasted Red Peppers 2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano Leaves Pinch Smoky Paprika 1 French Baguette, Sliced on Bias Directions Preheat the oven to 450...
Parmesan-Parsley Fettuccini with Green Beans, Roasted Peppers, and Lemony Ricotta
Cheese Olive Oil Pasta Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 2 Cups Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese 4 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 4 Tablespoons Lemon EVOO 2 Cups Fresh Green Beans cut into 2 Inch Pieces Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Diced Roasted Red/Orange Bell Pepper or Jarred Red Pepper 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Parmesan-Parsley Fettuccini Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (optional) Directions Mix both cheeses together and then mix in the lemon juice. Beat with a fork until the mixture is smooth. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in green beans, season with salt, and cook...
Traditional Bruschetta
Appetizer Balsamic Cheese Olive Oil Savory Vegetarian
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons Garlic Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Butter Olive Oil Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced 1 Pint Red Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise 1 Pint Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (Try Traditional or A-Premium) 16 Whole Fresh Basil Leaves, plus more as needed. Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Whole Baguette or Crusty Loaf Directions Add the red and yellow tomatoes, balsamic and basil to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the Garlic Olive Oil. Toss to combine, then taste and add more basil or salt, if needed. Cover and refrigerate for an hour...
White Bean Bruschetta
Appetizer Balsamic Dairy-Free Harissa Olive Oil Savory Vegan
Ingredients 1 Cup Cooked Canellini Beans, 4 Tablespoons Harissa Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Black Olive Paste, 2 Tablespoons Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Rosemary 2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves, cut in narrow ribbons 1 Garlic Clove, thinly sliced Salt and Pepper (To Taste) 4 (1-inch) Thick Slices Baguette, grilled Directions Preheat grill pan or broiler. In a bowl, gently combine the beans, black olive paste, Harissa Olive Oil, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, basil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture sit for a half an hour or so. Toast bread under the broiler, or on a...