Don't like frying fish because of the lingering odor it can leave?  Looking for a fast, fresh, delicious way to work more seafood in to your diet?  Hate endless clean-up after a meal?  Want to serve an upscale recipe that looks like you toiled endlessly to produce it?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, Then I've got the recipe for you!  Pictured on the left, are fantastically fresh snapper fillets simply dressed in a little fresh squeezed lemon juice, white wine, lemon slices, sliced spring onions, sea salt, fresh cracked pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.The...

    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...

  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...

  White Truffle oil has a smooth and very intense flavor, a little goes a long way! Many of us grew up on mac and cheese, yet this is definitely not your mother’s mac!    Ingredients 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked al dente1 Tbs White Truffle Oil4 Tbs Unsalted Butter4 Tbs Flour2 Cups Whole Milk1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper3/4 Cup Fontina Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Gruyere Cheese, grated3/4 Cup Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 Cup Bread CrumbsSalt & Pepper to tasteMethodPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat...

Chicken Souvlaki 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut in 1" piecesMarinade1 cup whole milk plain yogurt1/3 cup garlic olive oiljuice from half a lemon1 tablespoon oregano white balsamic2 teaspoons kosher saltfresh ground pepper to tastePlace the marinade ingredients into a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Add the chicken and marinade into a ziplock bag or large bowl with a cover. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.  To cook the chicken, prepare a grill for indirect cooking, or preheat the oven to 400 F. The chicken can be cooked on skewers or in a single...

This dish takes just a few minutes to prepare and will wow any dinner guest. You can use any long, thin pasta such as spaghetti or linguini as well. Ingredients:1 pound bay or sea scallops 1/2 Cup flour2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for searing scallops4 Tablespoons Lemon Olive Oil 1 Lemon, zested and juiced 1 pound capellini, cooked al dente 1/3 Cup flat leaf parsley, chopped plus some for garnish Salt and Pepper to taste Method:If using bay scallops, leave whole. If using sea scallops, cut into halves or quarters. In a large bowl, combine flour with salt and...

Ingredients: 2 pounds yellow fleshed potatoes, like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks8 garlic cloves, peeled Salt and Pepper to taste¼ cup of your favorite flavored or unflavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method: Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt and cook at a brisk simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Mash potatoes and garlic. Beat in olive oil and then thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Check seasoning and serve.

  Whether you fall into the brussles sprouts hater's club or the brussles fan club, this recipe is for you. After much initial protesting, this recipe quickly turns brussles haters into converts and the fans just love them even more.Ingredients1 1/2 pounds small, fresh brussles sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half1/2 pound fresh Cremini mushrooms sliced in half1/4 cup Mushroom-Sage olive oil (or olive oil of you choice such as lemon, garlic, UP EVOO, etc.)1 medium shallot thinly sliced2 Tablespoons pomegranate balsamic1 teaspoon saltfresh ground pepper to tasteDirectionsHeat a heavy-duty 12" saute pan, add the olive oil. Add...

                                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...

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...