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Pear & Cranberry Salad
2 cups mixed salad greens 8 grapes cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 tablespoon of pecan halves 1/2 medium pear (any variety), cut into thin slices (4 ounces) 1 tablespoon of ultra premium extra virgin olive oil (or Blood Orange EVOO) 2 tablespoons of Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar or (Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic) Salt and Black Pepper Directions: Spread the salad greens on a plate. scatter the grape halves, cranberries, and nuts over the lettuce and arrange the pear slices on top. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad Recipe from...
Labor Day 9/3/2018
Celeste Oliva will be closed Labor Day. We will re-open 9/4. May everyone have a great day!
Chimichurri - The "Other Pesto"
Ingredients: I cup of firmly packed fresh flat leaf - parsley leaves 3 medium garlic cloves 3 tablespoons of packed fresh oregano leaves 1/3 cup Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of White Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon of sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes Directions: Place all the ingredients into a bowl of a food processer. Process until finely chopped but stop short of making a fine paste. Scrape the chimichurri into a bowl and adjust the seasoning as desired. This can be served immediately but its benefits from being...
Chocolate Biscotti
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour 1 cup of whole wheat flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon of water 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon almond extract Equipment needed: 2 nonstick baking sheets, 14 X 16 1/2 inches Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Using an electric beater on medium speed, blend all the ingredients together until well combined, 3 to 4 minutes. The dough will be sticky Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. One each of...
Lemon Stuffed Olive Tapenade
1 20 ounce jar of Delizia Brand Lemon Stuffed Olives 2 teaspoons of brined caper, drained 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon of White Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions: Place all ingredients in a food processor and press until coarse paste (or desired consistency). Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Serve with crackers, pita, or grilled baguette. Recipe from from Veroncia Foods