Ingredients3 lbs. boneless chicken thighs cut into 2" pieces3 large onions finely chopped1 tablespoon finely grated ginger2 tablespoons sea salt1⁄2 teaspoon whole mustard seed1⁄2 teaspoon whole cumin seed1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom5 curry leaves (optional)2 tablespoons garam masala1 tablespoon turmericfreshly ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon garlic olive oil3 tablespoons Baklouti Chili Fused Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Honey Ginger White Balsamic1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup diced tomatoes1⁄2 cup cilantro2 thinly sliced serrano chilies - optionalDirectionsHeat Baklouti in a large heavy bottom dutch oven over medium flame. Add the mustard...

  Crepe Batter 2 large eggs1 1/4 cups whole milk1 cup flour1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons UP Extra Virgin Olive OilPinch kosher salt1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, such as parsley and/or basil In a blender add the wet ingredients including 1 tablespoon of olive oil and pulse to combine. Add the flour, salt and herbs. Pulse again to fully incorporate the dry into the wet. Scrape the sides once during the process to loosen any dry flour and pulse until homogenous.  Heat a nonstick 10" pan over medium heat 2 teaspoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Wipe out the oil until...

I like to refer to this as the "money sauce", a smokey, spicy, garlicky aioli, made from chipotle infused extra virgin olive oil. This this would make a shoe taste good if applied. Chipotle-Lime Aioli Ingredients 1 cup Chipotle Olive Oil 2 large egg yolks at room temperature** 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice   In the bowl of a food processor or blender jar, add the egg yolks, salt, garlic and lime juice.  Process until well combined.     VERY SLOWLY, drop by drop, begin to drizzle in the Chipotle Olive Oil...

Yup, I put potatoes in my waffle maker. What!? You don't put potatoes in your waffle maker? Heresy!! These golden crisp-on-the-outside and creamy-cheesy on the inside savory snacks are absolutely mind blowing!   Ingredients2 cups cold or room temperature mashed potatoes (preferably unseasoned)1 cup bleached all purpose flour1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese2 large scallions thinly sliced1/3 cup garlic olive oil1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons salt (less for pre-seasoned mashed potatoes)fresh ground pepper to tasteSour cream and hot sauce (optional for serving) Heat the waffle maker. Meanwhile add all the ingredients to a large bowl including 1/2...

I know roux made with olive oil sounds crazy. Breathe (deeply). Now let's collectively get over it. If you're familiar with Cajun cuisine then you know about roux. And if you know about roux, you know it's a sacred pillar of the cuisine, revered, and ALWAYS made with a mixture of copious amounts of butter and flour.  If you're still with me, (I assume if you're still reading this, there exists at least a modicum of trust), then you'll make your roux forever more with extra virgin olive oil and never look back. It will be our delicious, healthy little...