The Smiling Olive Blog — Savory
Wild Smoked Salmon & Avocado Crostini with Olio Nuovo Favolosa
Appetizer Dairy-Free Olive Oil Savory Vegetables
Ingredients 1 Fresh, Sweet Baguette, sliced into 1/2" slices on the diagonal 12 oz. Thinly Sliced Wild Smoked Salmon 3 Ripe Avocados, sliced thin 1 Small Red Onion, sliced very thin 1 Large Garlic Clove cut in half 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/3 Cup +2 Tablespoons any "The Smiling Olive" Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina, Coratina, or Picual) Pinch of Sea Salt Fresh Ground Pepper 1/4 Cup Flat Leaf Parsley, coarsely chopped Directions Whisk two tablespoons of lemon juice with 1/3 cup of olive oil and sea salt in a small bowl. Add the thinly sliced onions and...
Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Wild Mushrooms
Chicken Mushrooms Olive Oil Pasta Savory Vegetables
That's quite a title, no? You could just shorten the name of this dish to "Nom-Nom!". Other descriptors include, easy, elegant, comforting, and delicious. Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Free-Range, Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breast Tenders 4 Thick Strips Bacon, Diced 1 Large Sweet Onion Sliced Thin 8 oz. Assorted Wild Mushrooms, sliced (Cremini Mushrooms will work in a pinch) 4" Piece of Fresh Thyme, stem discarded 1/4 Cup Traditional Dark Balsamic 2 Tablespoons of Fruity-Floral Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as Picual, or Wild Mushroom-Sage Infused Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste...
Tabbouleh Salad
Dairy-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients ½ Cup Bulgur 2 Squeezed Persian Limes 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Cups Tomatoes (Ripe yet Firm) ½ Cup Chopped Spring Onions ½ Cup Chopped Fresh Mint 2 Cups Chopped Parsley 2 Small Cucumbers 1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina or Piqual) Directions Place bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve, pressing with back of a spoon to extract moisture. Spread onto a cloth and leave to dry further. Meanwhile, prepare parsley. Wash well, shake off excess moisture and remove thick stalks. Wrap in a...
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese
Cheese Gluten-Free Olive Oil Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
Ingredients 1 Pound Brussels Sprouts, Stem End Trimmed Off 1/4 Cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese 2 Large Shallots, Thinly Sliced 1/4 Cup Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Lemon Fused Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Sea Salt to Taste Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste Directions Shave or slice the Brussels sprouts as thinly as possible. This can be done on a mandolin, using the slicing disk of a food processor, or by using a very sharp knife coupled with decent knife skill. In a large sauté pan, heat the Arbequina EVOO over medium-high heat. Begin by sautéing...
Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans
Balsamic Cheese Gluten-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegetables Vegetarian
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...