Healthy Snacking
Irresistibly crispy and delicious, these roasted chickpeas are a perfect snack right out of a bowl, or use as a topping for a fresh green salad, over hummus or sprinkled over soup or pasta.
Chickpea Snackers
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 cans chickpeas (14 oz) drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil * ½
Summer Indulgence!
Cold and refreshing, this Peach and Moscato slushy drink is a perfect summer time sipper for the hot July and August dog days of summer.
Peach Froscato
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 cups sweet Moscato wine (from one bottle) ¼ cup O&V Elderflower Apple Lime vinegar * 2 cups
The Best of Summer Fruit!
There is nothing like in-season fruit selected at the Farmer’s Market. Juicy, sweet, filled with vitamins and perfect for dessert all summer long.
Easy Fruit Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 lb strawberries, hulled and chopped 2 cups chopped pineapple 1 ½ cups blueberries, washed 1 ½ cups orange
Indian and Spanish Inspired Potato Cakes!
Crispy pan-fried potato cakes with a garlicky tomato seasoning dipped in a spicy Spanish sauce make a fabulous appetizer.
Spanish Potato Cakes with Dipping sauce
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 4-5 medium yellow potatoes (about 1 – 1.5 pounds) ½ teaspoon O&V Smoked Paprika * 2 tablespoons O&V
Sweet & Spicy Fresh Salad
Fresh, crisp and piquant salad with fresh carrots, cucumber, peppers and mango in a sweet and spicy dressing is a perfect warm weather side salad for tacos or grilled fish or chicken.
Spicy Mango & Cucumber Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 red bell pepper, julienned 2 large carrots, julienned 1 English cucumber, julienned 1 -2 mangoes, sliced or julienned ½