Ginger Bread Cake with Maple Glaze
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) Cake ½ cup O&V Unflavored EVOO * 1 egg ½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 cup molasses (mild) 2 teaspoons
Sweet and Delicious
This easy, semi-homemade approach to jam and oat bars are ready in about 20 minutes and taste fabulous. I love the buttery yet savory and fruity taste of the oatmeal crumble and the versatility of changing out the flavors of preserves or even using lemon curd to easily make a variety of bars.
Sweet Oat Crumble Jam Squares
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 sheet of refrigerated pie crust (or home-made if you prefer) ¾ cup jam (raspberry, O&V Cherry
Sweet & Filling Breakfast
Simple, seasonal, healthy and satisfying these sautéed apples sweetened with high-quality maple syrup are piled onto a toasted piece of rustic bread. Add a smear of Almond butter for some filling protein, and breakfast couldn’t get simpler.
Warm Glazed Apples on Toast
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 slices of hearty, rustic bread or gluten-free bread 2 teaspoons O&V Unflavored Oil or Blood Orange
Vegetarian Lox!! Whaaat????
Smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese go so well together, especially when topped with some sliced red onion and capers. But what if you are hosting vegetarians – well I decided to make a tomato lox marinated in tamari, smoked EVOO and kelp powder to replicate those wonderful flavors.
Bagels with Tomato Lox
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 6 large Roma tomatoes 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce /coconut aminos 2 teaspoons O&V Smoked EVOO * 1 teaspoon water 1
Herbs Galore!
A lively, herby oil drizzled over a protein packed crab and white bean salad is the perfect end of summer salad. Serve it over toast points or crackers for an elegant yet portable appetizer.
Crab and White Bean Salad with Herby Dressing
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 lb lump crabmeat ¼ cup lightly packed mint leaves (plus more for garnish) ¼ cup lightly packed
Hot Day, Cold Soup!
Gazpacho, a chilled tomato soup from Spain is the perfect cold food for a hot summer day, especially right now with all the delicious, juicy, flavorful tomatoes in season.