Ingredients:1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour3 tsp. Baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup cocoa powder1/4 cup date sugar1 cup plain yogurt2 large eggs4 Tbs. Blood Orange Olive OilInstructions:Preheat the waffle iron. Mix together to dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl and add to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until no spots of dry ingredients are visible. Use batter immediately in a greased, preheated waffle iron.  Serve warm waffles with fresh fruit, peanut butter, or maple syrup!

  Ahi Tuna Marinade2 tablespoons soy sauce (Tamari if possible)1 teaspoon Serrano Honey Vinegar1 teaspoon Japanese Roasted Sesame oil1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna or sushi-grade wild salmon, 1" cubes2-3 scallions, thinly sliced Salad6 cups organic mixed spring greens1 medium English cucumber cut into 1'" dice 1 large avocadoSpicy Baklouti Miso Dressing1 rounded tablespoon yellow miso2 tablespoons honey ginger white balsamic2 tablespoon Baklouti Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Garlic Olive Oil1 teaspoon dark sesame oil2 tablespoons plain yogurt For serving4 cups cooked quinoa cooled to room temperaturePickled ginger, optional 4 small squares of roasted...

  Like a bright star in the night sky, tangy, vibrant chimichurri can illuminate dishes such as grilled or roasted meats, roasted vegetables, starchy dishes, and even seafood. There are no rules about when or where you can use this versatile condiment to bring a splash of flavor and pleasing contrast to your culinary creations. By using exceptional ingredients, even in simple applications such as this, a high level of refinement can be obtained. The finest, freshest olive oil on the planet, used as the base for Chimichurri pays homage to the early harvest green fruit notes unique to UP...

  Ingredients4 tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage infused Olive Oil6 fresh sage leaves, cut in thin strips2 oz. pancetta thinly sliced (optional)1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romanokosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste12 oz. dry pasta of choice, cooked al dente in lightly salted waterDirectionsWhile your pasta cooks add the olive oil to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sage leave strips and (pancetta if using). Fry for a couple of minutes until the sage and pancetta strips are crispy but not burnt. Add the lemon juice and whisk. Set aside. Drain the pasta...

   This is caramelized onion and roasted red pepper jam.  And as jams go, it's chunky, spreadable, and concentrated.  However, this is where the similarities stop.  This is a savory jam, or condiment, if that definition speaks to your culinary comfort level.   This condiment is both savory and pungent with the addition of Cayenne (Fused) Agrumato Olive Oil.  However, it's not designed to be over the top.  Its function is to accentuate or elevate the food it's served with.  Now focus on that Italian sausage bagel dog - just as ordinary as can be until we slather it in...

    This is a tasty, simple recipe that makes a great weeknight dinner while being easy on the pocketbook.  The olive oil mingles with white wine to make divine pan juice perfectly suited for dipping crusty french bread in.  It's also lovely served over pasta, rice or quinoa. Poulet Grand-MèreIngredients1 whole free range chicken split in half2 pounds small new potatoes1 pound of whole cremini mushrooms2 large carrots roughly chopped in to 1/2" pieces2 onions peeled and cut in to wedges about 1 inch at the thickest part10 cloves of garlic1 1/2 cup of white wine1/2 cup high-polyphenol extra...

  Tis the end of the summer growing season.  However, peppers, cucumbers, okra and other vegetables which make fantastic pickles are at their peak.Spicy-Sweet Italian Pickled Peppers in Oregano White Balsamic2 cups Oregano White Balsamic Condimento 1 cup water4 whole cloves garlic 2 tablespoons kosher or pickling salt2 cups sweet Italian peppers, sliced 1 ripe, red jalapeno, seeded and sliced Directions  In a medium sauce pan, combine the water, vinegar, and salt.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Place the garlic and sliced peppers in a large mouth canning jar or two smaller jars. Pour in the hot boiled pickling...

  Ingredients 1 bone-in skinless smoked ham, shank or butt end portion, 6-8 lbs. 1 cup Maple Balsamic Condimento, or Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Condimento 2 tablespoons Dijon or grainy mustard Directions Preheat the oven to 325.   Line a large roasting pan with foil.  With a sharp knife, score the fat all over the ham in a diamond pattern.  Place the ham, cut side down, in the roasting pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake  for 1 hour.Meanwhile, reduce the balsamic to 1/2 cup, by gently simmering it in a medium sauce pan set over low heat.  This process should be...

  This recipe is extra simple and extra delicious.  Slow roasting whole garlic heads brings out a nutty sweetness in the garlic and turns the cloves creamy and spreadable.  A robust olive oil is a must here otherwise you will loose the lovely marriage of flavors as the character of olive oils with modest phenol content will dissipate under such heat.The ways in which you can then use this "garlic candy" as I call it, are endless. You can use them in dressings, sauces, marinades, smeared on a slice of toasted baguette with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of...

  The beans above are exceedingly delicious, simple, and comforting.  They remind me of bygone days spent in my Italian grandmother's kitchen, and the sense of comfort I had when she would set a brimming bowl of  pasta fagioli, in front of me. Eating her simple, nutritious, and downright scrumptious food always brought a smile to my face.  I hope this recipe does the same for you. Rachel's Pasta Fagioli With Olio Nuovo - Hold The Pasta1 pound Great White Northern Beans, rinsed and picked over1 medium celery rib, coarsely chopped2 large shallots, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped1/4 pound smoked bacon...

  Spring.  It is an epic time in the kitchen namely because we have access to fleeting ingredients like green garlic, ramps, and squash blossoms.  This recipe harnesses several delightful seasonal ingredients and weaves them in to a flavorful and eye-catching culinary tapestry. As complicated as it may look at the outset, there are really just a handful of ingredients that come together to make this dish shine, and as you would expect, olive oil is a among them.   Ingredients For the Filling 1 small shallot chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon UP EVOO oil  1 teaspoon fresh lemon...

  These delicious little cookies are loaded with flavor despite their short ingredient list. And, they're a snap to make. Enjoy them with a fresh pot of tea or your morning coffee.  This recipe is dairy-free.Ingredients3 cups unbleached organic flour2 cups granulated cane sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons green cardamom seeds, freshly ground1 cup Persian Lime infused olive oil2 large eggs, whiskedDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 F.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, oil, and eggs.  Beat on medium speed until thick and creamy,...