Recipes

Summer Panzanella

Posted on May 31 2022

Panzanella is an Italian picnic dish most often garnished with juicy red tomatoes and basil. Here, we have made a variation with sweet strawberries, mint, and a garlic raspberry vinaigrette.

Baked Ricotta Cheese with Tuscan Herbs

Posted on May 31 2022

A warm and creamy cheese wheel with a perfect blend of salty herbaceousness for festive summer occasions.

Garlic and Raspberry Roasted Carrots and Marinated Kale

Posted on May 31 2022

In our continued effort to eat a healthy diet full of superfoods, this room temperature side dish is a perfect accompaniment for grilled chicken, shrimp skewers, or any number of outdoor party foods. It travels well and can be made a day ahead.

Lime and Elderberry Chicken Agrodolce

Posted on April 30 2022

Agrodolce is the Italian version of sweet and sour sauce. It is a multi-purpose condiment and turns up regularly on fish, chicken, cheese plates, and charcuterie boards.

Lime and Elderberry Tuna Salad

Posted on April 30 2022

A zesty way to create a healthy spring lunch out of simple tuna. Double your Omega-3 & 6 by using our olive oil instead of mayo!

Lime and Elderberry Pistacio Pesto

Posted on April 30 2022

A pesto without basil and instead Oregano, and is very versatile with a unique, tangy and herbaceous flavor.

Lime and Elderberry Pudding with Toasted Coconut

Posted on April 30 2022

Perfect for a decadent dessert! Tangy, yet sweet with a tropical flair. Whisk up this pudding and let it whisk you away to dreams of a beach vacation.

Vanilla and Rosé Pork Souvlaki

Posted on March 31 2022

Souvlaki is a popular Greek snack consisting of different meats or vegetables grilled on a skewer. These tasty bites can serve as hearty appetizers, eaten either hot or cold. Don’t forget the pita bread!

Walnut, Raisin, Vanilla and Rosé Bread Pudding

Posted on March 31 2022

This bread pudding is a warm and comforting dish on chilly spring nights or a delicious addition to a Sunday brunch. It’s fun to add cranberries or chocolate chips too, for extra decadence.

Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts with a Vanilla, Rosé, Greek Seasoning

Posted on March 31 2022

These two flavors marry perfectly in this dish with delicious results! Feel free to add more veggies like broccoli or a handful of spinach. I like extra cracked black pepper as well.

Smoky Pulled Pork

Posted on March 01 2022

This pulled pork is a little different than the BBQ style and has multiple uses. We made street tacos with some of it (corn tortillas, cabbage, salsa) and the rest into a large pot of black bean chili (as shown).

Mole Poblano Sauce with Applewood Smoked Olive Oil and Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar

Posted on March 01 2022

There are as many mole sauce recipes as households and restaurants that make it. This ancient Mexican sauce can range in spiciness, smokiness, texture, and amount of chocolate used.

Butter Beans with Applewood Smoked Olive Oil and Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar

Posted on March 01 2022

Sometimes, we don’t have access to smoked ham hocks widely used in Southern butter bean recipes. Here is a simple way to get that delicious smoky flavor!

Smoky Grilling Marinade

Posted on February 12 2022

This marinade for all things grilling is the perfect addition to any kitchen! Smoky oil meets sweet apricot vinegar, espresso dry rub is off the charts!

Steak Salad with Basil-Strawberry Vinaigrette

Posted on January 31 2022

In the deep of winter we can still enjoy the luscious summer flavors of basil and strawberry with this simple, yet hearty steak and arugula salad.

Strawberry-Basil Beet Soup

Posted on January 31 2022

This is a cozy winter soup with summer flavors. Very rich in antioxidants, beets are a versatile root vegetable. Use your favorite roasted beet recipe or see below for the one we use.