Three Potato Salads — European Style!
Let your taste buds take a tour of three European potato salads – a warm version from Germany, a zesty one from France, and a creamy and garlicky option from Greece.
French Potato Salad
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs red new potatoes sliced ¼ inch thick 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) ½ cup coarsely chopped herbs: chives, tarragon,
Grilled Pineapple with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Maple syrup 1 tablespoon O&V Blood Orange oil * 1 tablespoon lime juice Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional (See
Grilling Your Dessert
Have you ever grilled pineapple? It is amazing. The high heat caramelizes the sugars and makes the pineapple just melt in your mouth.
Chicken Salad (No Mayo and Vegan Options!)
Take chicken salad to a new level, eliminating the typical dressing of mayonnaise and using creamy avocado instead. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself craving this all the time!
Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients 2 avocados – 1 sliced, the other mashed 1 tablespoon Basil EVOO * 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) 2 teaspoons lime juice (divided) 2 cups
Let’s Paloma!!
When I first tasted this Citrus Grapefruit vinegar with its sweet and tangy notes and slight grapefruit bitter finish, all I could think of was – it will make an amazing summer cocktail!
Citrus Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
1 oz tequila or vodka 1 oz Citrus Grapefruit vinegar (2 tablespoons) ¼ oz Angostura Bitters (½ tablespoon) - optional ½ oz freshly squeezed Orange juice (1 tablespoon) ½
Granita Anyone?
This easy, healthier alternative to ice cream has its roots in Sicily. Paired with an unusual and delicious sweet basil sauce converts this shaved ice treat into an elegant and sophisticated dessert for a hot summer day.
Strawberry Granita with Sweet Basil Sauce
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs fresh strawberries, hulled 1/3 cup simple syrup 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cup fresh basil leaves ½ cup Basil EVOO * 1/3 cup pine