Side Dishes
Stuffed Autumn Acorn Squash
Ingredients: 2 Large Acorn Squash 3/4 C Long Grain Rice 1-1/2 C Water 2 TBSP Soy Sauce 1 Medium Onion, Chopped 1/4 C Rosemary Olive Oil 1 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 C Heavy Cream 1/4 C Cinnamon Pear Balsamic 3 Tsp Minced Ginger 1 Tsp Curry Powder Optional: Nuts...
Southwest Green Chili Cornbread
Ingredients: 1/2 C Unsalted Butter, softened 1/4 C Jalapeño Olive Oil 1 1/4 C Sugar 3 Large Eggs 1 1/2 C Cornmeal I C Cake Flour 1/3 C Whole Wheat Flour 1 TBSP Baking Powder 1 TSP Salt 2 C Buttermilk 1 Can Creamed Corn 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese 1 15 oz Can of Green...
Roasted Corn Slaw with Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto
A perfect side for any BBQ or summertime meal! For the pesto 2 cups cilantro, packed 6 cloves garlic 1 inch ginger Juice of 1 lime (or two, it’s up to you) ¼ cup almonds, chopped, toasted 6 tablespoons Pinetop/Gilbert Jalapeno Olive Oil salt and pepper to taste Slaw 4...
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1 Butternut Squash, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 2 shallots, peeled and sliced 1 TBSP Non-Infused Olive Oil 3 TBSP Bacon Olive Oil Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds 1 TBSP Maple Syrup 1 TBSP Sugar 3/4 TSP Cinnamon 3 TBSP Pumpkin Pie...
Olive, Tomato and Basil Focaccia
Makes 2 Focaccias Ingredients: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (about 90°F) 1 tablespoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons Pinetop/Gilbert olive oil 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt Toppings: 1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1 cup chopped...
Italian Rosemary Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 Large Golden Potatoes 1 Sprig of fresh Rosemary, chopped roughly 4 TBSP of Rosemary infused Olive Oil Fresh cracked Black Pepper Pink Himalayan Salt Directions: Leaving the skin on the potatoes, cut each potato in half lengthwise and then in half again...
Grilled Asparagus & Red Onions with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
TOTAL TIME 40 min SERVINGS 4 servings Ingredients 2 purple onion (medium, peeled) 11/2 lbs asparagus (about 24 medium stalks, ends trimmed) 4 tbsps Pinetop/Gilbert’s House Blend Olive Oil kosher salt ground black pepper (Fresh Preferred) 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp...
Gallo Pinto
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Roasted Chili & Garlic Olive Oil 1 cup frozen corn 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (4oz) chopped...
Easy Basil Olive Oil Drop Biscuits
INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup basil-flavored olive oil 1/2 cup milk INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well-combined....
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Plan to make bean salads about an hour before serving (or overnight) to let the flavors meld. Bean salads will keep under refrigeration for 3 days. Serves 4-6 people as part of meze 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas 1 small onion, diced (purple onions work great for this)...
Rosemary Olive Oil Crock Pot Bread
INGREDIENTS 3½ cups all purpose flour 1 packet dry active yeast (2¼ teaspoons) 1¼ cups warm water ¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped, divided 3 tablespoons Pinetop/Gilbert Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling * 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, divided You...
Useful Links
Here are some fun facts about olive oil and balsamic vinegars.
About.com:Olive Oil & Your Heart
25 Alternative Uses for Olive Oil
Wikipedia: Olive Oil
International Olive Oil Council
The Olive Oil Times
Wikipedia: Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar: Health Benefits
Food Network: Balsamic Vinegar Recipes
About.com: Balsamic Vinegar Tips