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Vegetarian Spaghetti w/Olive Oil and Garlic

Vegetarian Spaghetti w/Olive Oil and Garlic
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Ingredients
  1. Kosher salt, to taste, plus 1 teaspoon
  2. 1 pound spaghetti
  3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1/2 cup Olivia's Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  5. Pinch red pepper flakes
  6. 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  7. 1/2 lemon, zested, optional
  8. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously.
  2. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente, tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
  3. While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, olive oil, the 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 8 minutes.
  4. Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  5. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture. Mix well.
  6. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Adjust seasoning, to taste.
  7. Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide amongst 4 to 6 dishes.
  8. Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.
Olivia Olive Oil https://oliviaevoo.com/
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Apple Balsamic Bundt Cake

Apple Balsamic Bundt Cake
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Ingredients
  1. 4 cups chopped apples
  2. 2 T. butter
  3. ½ t. cinnamon
  4. ¼ t. ground ginger
  5. ¼ t. ground nutmeg
  6. pinch of ground cloves
  7. 3 T. Olivia's Aged Apple Balsamic Vinegar
  8. 3 eggs
  9. 1 ½ c. sugar
  10. 1 c. Olivia's Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  11. 1 T. vanilla extract
  12. 3 c. flour
  13. 1 T. cinnamon
  14. ½ t. ginger
  15. ½ t. ground nutmeg
  16. ¼ t. ground cloves
  17. 1 t. salt
  18. 1 t. baking soda
  19. ½ t. baking powder
  20. 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  21. Glaze
  22. 2 T. butter
  23. ¼ cup brown sugar
  24. 1 T. Olivia's Aged Apple Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
  1. Sauté apples (medium heat) in a large saucepan with 2 T. butter until apples begin to soften.
  2. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir in Aged Apple Balsamic Vinegar and reduce heat to low.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the vinegar begins to thicken and then remove from heat.
  4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  5. Generously oil a Bundt cake pan and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to completely cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside.
  6. Combine eggs, sugar, Tuscan EVOO, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes. Slowly add flour, remaining spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  7. Stir in chopped nuts and cooked apples. Mix until combined.
  8. Pour into prepared Bundt cake pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes (or until cake tested inserted into the center comes out clean).
  9. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool upright for 15 minutes. Then tap the pan firmly a few times and shake it gently to help loosen the cake. Place a serving platter on top of the cake pan and carefully flip over (inverting cake onto platter).
  10. Drizzle with glaze. Let cake cool before slicing.
  11. Glaze
  12. Combine butter, brown sugar, and Aged Apple Balsamic Vinegar in a small saucepan.
  13. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring constantly).
  14. Drizzle over warm cake.
Olivia Olive Oil https://oliviaevoo.com/
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Balsamic Roasted Brussels with Cranberries and Parmesan

Balsamic Roasted Brussels with Cranberries and Parmesan
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Ingredients
  1. Brussel Sprouts
  2. Olivia Olive Oil (suggested: Tuscan or Italian Spice)
  3. Small crumbled pieces of bacon
  4. Salt and Pepper
  5. Olivia's Balsamic Vinegar (suggested: Aged Traditional or Aged Garlic Cilantro)
  6. Dried cranberries
  7. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Cut stems off Brussel sprouts and slice in half.
  2. Drizzle in Olivia Olive Oil (suggested: Tuscan or Italian Spice),
  3. Salt and pepper.
  4. Add small crumbled pieces of bacon and roast on 450 until browning occurs (about 20 min). Remove and drizzle with Olivia's Balsamic Vinegar (suggested: Aged Traditional or Aged Garlic Cilantro).
  5. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and Parmesan cheese to taste.
  6. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes.
Olivia Olive Oil https://oliviaevoo.com/
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Honey Ginger Roasted Squash

Honey Ginger Roasted Squash
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Ingredients
  1. 1 carnival squash (about 2 pounds), halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch thick wedges
  2. 1/4 cup Olivia's Tuscan Olive Oil
  3. 2 tablespoons Olivia's Honey Ginger White Balsamic
  4. 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  5. 1 tablespoon Dijon
  6. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  7. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 380°F.
  2. Place squash in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
  4. Pour over squash and toss well to coat.
  5. Pour out onto a rimmed baking sheet and arrange squash in a single layer.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife.
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Garden Greens with Peach-Basil Vinaigrette

Garden Greens with Peach-Basil Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
  1. 8 oz peaches, cut into cubes, separated
  2. 2 Tbs Olivia's Peach Balsamic Vinegar
  3. 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  4. 2 Tbs coconut sugar
  5. 1/4 tsp black pepper
  6. 1/8 tsp salt
  7. 1/4 cup Olivia's Ascolano Olive Oil
  8. 2 Tbs fresh basil, chiffonade plus more for garnish
  9. Variety of greens (kale, red leaf lettuce, spinach) as much as desired
Instructions
  1. Place the peaches in a high-speed blender. Add the Peach Balsamic Vinegar, garlic, coconut sugar, pepper and salt and pulse to combine. Add the Ascolano Olive Oil and blend. Transfer to a glass mason jar and stir in the chiffonade of fresh basil.
  2. Add mixed greens to large salad bowl. Shake dressing well and drizzle on salad. Using tongs, gently squeeze greens to incorporate the dressing. Serve immediately.
Adapted from Pammylou's Healing Foods
Adapted from Pammylou's Healing Foods
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