extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and more

This sauce is so easy but yet, so impressive! Just throw the sauce ingredients into a blende and warm it in a skillet till it warms through and thickens. 1 pound penne pasta 2 cups (9 ounces) blanched, slivered almonds 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 cup Eureka Lemon Olive Oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 store-bought, rotisserie chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup half n' half (or heavy cream f

An easy sweet-and-sour cherry balsamic sauce with rosemary goes deliciously well with pork tenderloin, but can also be used as a sauce over duck or chicken. 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 lbs each sea salt and fresh cracked pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 3 tbsp Rosemary Olive Oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Black Cherry Dark Balsamic Vinegar 2 cups frozen cherries, unsweetened Preheat oven to 425° F. Season the pork on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pl

Whether served for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, this salad is not only delicious, but beautiful with all of the natural red colors. It’s surprising how many different varieties of gorgeous red greens you can find to create this visually stunning salad. 4 cups loosely packed mixed young red greens such as red endive, baby kale, chard and radicchio 2 cups chopped red cabbage 1/2 chopped red onions 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 1/4 cup crumbled b

Nothing “beets” this beautiful, bright pink hummus. Make your heart beat for this healthy, unique beet hummus. Vibrant in color and full of flavor, you will love how easy this is to make, too! 2 medium beets* 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 3 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup water (if your beans are too dry) pita chips or celery sticks fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and pa

Of course we are skipping the butter to make Alfredo sauce and using extra virgin olive oil instead. You’ll still get a rich, creamy sauce in a matter of minutes and I feel like it balances out the cream with a little bit of healthy, anti-oxidant rich olive oil. The sauce still contains parmesan cheese and cream, so keep in mind that it is not dairy free or vegan. 1 pound package of dried pasta, any pasta will work, but fettuccine is common ¼ cup Joe and Son's olive oil* 1 cu

Another surprisingly great combination is chocolate and spice, especially chipotle. These cookies have a bit of heat, but you’ll find that the Chipotle Olive Oil nicely enhances the chocolate flavor. 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups dark chocolate cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp sea salt 1 cup plus 2 tbsp Chipotle Olive Oil 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375°F. Use 2 tablespoons of Chipotle Olive Oil to light