The Smiling Olive Blog — Balsamic

Vegetable Linguine Lo Mein

Balsamic Dairy-Free Olive Oil Pasta Vegan Vegetables

Ingredients 8 Tablespoons of Cilantro-Onion EVOO OR Toasted Sesame Oil 4 Tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 1 Cup Diced Celery 1 Cup Julianne Red Onion 1 Cup Chopped Scallions 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms 2 Cups Sliced Cabbage Sea Salt 1/2 Cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 3 Teaspoons Cornstarch 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Linguine  Directions Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in the vegetables, season with salt, and cook for 10 minutes. The vegetables will still be somewhat firm. Add 4 tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic to the soy sauce in...

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Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans

Balsamic Cheese Gluten-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegetables Vegetarian

Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans

Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Fresh Beets 8 oz. Cherve (Fresh Goat Cheese) 6 Cups Baby Arugula or Mixed Greens 1 Cup Whole Pecans, Toasted 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Good Quality Grainy Mustard Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste 1/3 Cup + 2 Tablespoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina, Coratina, or Picual) Directions Preheat the oven to 400. Trim the beets and wrap in one foil packet drizzled with a tablespoon of water. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced through with a knife. Once the cooked beets are cool enough...

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Traditional Bruschetta

Appetizer Balsamic Cheese Olive Oil Savory Vegetarian

Ingredients 4 Tablespoons Garlic Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Butter Olive Oil Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced 1 Pint Red Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise 1 Pint Yellow Grape Tomatoes, Halved Lengthwise 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (Try Traditional or A-Premium) 16 Whole Fresh Basil Leaves, plus more as needed. Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Whole Baguette or Crusty Loaf Directions Add the red and yellow tomatoes, balsamic and basil to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the Garlic Olive Oil. Toss to combine, then taste and add more basil or salt, if needed. Cover and refrigerate for an hour...

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White Bean Bruschetta

Appetizer Balsamic Dairy-Free Harissa Olive Oil Savory Vegan

Ingredients 1 Cup Cooked Canellini Beans, 4 Tablespoons Harissa Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Black Olive Paste, 2 Tablespoons Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Rosemary 2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves, cut in narrow ribbons 1 Garlic Clove, thinly sliced Salt and Pepper (To Taste) 4 (1-inch) Thick Slices Baguette, grilled Directions Preheat grill pan or broiler. In a bowl, gently combine the beans, black olive paste, Harissa Olive Oil, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, basil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture sit for a half an hour or so. Toast bread under the broiler, or on a...

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Perfect Pound Cake

Balsamic Dessert Espresso Olive Oil Vegetarian

Ingredients 5 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 Cups Sugar, 2 Cups Milk, 3/4 Cup Butter Olive Oil, 4 Eggs, 5 Teaspoons Baking Powder, 2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Cup Whipping Cream, Espresso Balsamic to Drizzle Directions Preheat oven to 350⁰. Grease a 10 inch tube pan, dust with flour, tapping out the excess. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg together (then set aside). In a medium bowl, using a mixer, combine Butter Olive Oil and sugar. While beating, add eggs one at a time. Add the flour mixture and milk, alternating the two,...

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