Garlic Scape Pesto
What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the tender stem and flower bud of a hardneck garlic plant. (Hardneck garlic is the kind of garlic that typically grows in Canada and the northeastern U.S., and we always plant multiple varieties of garlic on the chance of a really cold winter when Hardneck garlic thrives!) Scapes first grow straight out of the garlic bulb, then coil. When harvested, they look like long, curly green beans. They have an intense and fresh garlic flavor and are a special treat before garlic bulb harvest. You can use them in stir-fry or veggie dishes, or make a fabulous pesto! Ingredients: 4 cups fresh spinach
Roasted Leg of Lamb with potatoes & gravy
Ingredients: 1 4-5 lb. leg of lamb, bone-in Salt and pepper 3 tbsps. Fresh Harvest olive oil (your choice) 5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1 cup water 8 gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges 1 tsp paprika; more for later 1 tsp all-natural garlic powder Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) For the rub: 15 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp dried mint flakes 1 tbsp paprika ½ tbsp ground nutmeg ½ cup Fresh Harvest Rosemary Olive oil 2 lemons (juice) For the gravy: 3 tbsp Fresh Harvest Garlic olive oil 4 tbsp white flour 3 cups vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Take
Easy Cajun Jambalaya
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. Fresh Harvest Garlic infused olive oil 1 tbsp. Fresh Harvest Cayenne fused olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped ½ tsp. Kosher salt ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces 1 tsp. dried oregano 6 oz. andouille sausage, sliced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 c. long grain rice 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 green onions, thinly sliced Instructions: In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, heat oil to a shimmer. Add onion and bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes,
Study proves olive oil is the key to improving food safety
A new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society has found that the consumption of lignan-rich olive oil could reverse the dangerous effects of some food fungal toxins. The research addresses concerns about the possibility of food storage causing microbial growth known to produce toxins (mycotoxins), which can adversely affect the health of humans and livestock.... Click HERE to read the full article
Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients: ½ onion 2 cups ham (1/2 -inch dice) 1 ½ cups cheddar and Jack cheese (grated) 4 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. Fresh Harvest Butter or Herbs de Provence olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 ¾ cups whole milk 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 8 x 8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onion using a mandolin or sharp knife. Place a layer of potatoes in casserole dish. Add a layer of onions. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
According to recent research published in the journal Nutrients, consuming extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) can lower your systolic blood pressure—or the “top” number of a blood pressure reading that is important in determining your risk of heart disease. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
There’s evidence that exercise after consuming olive oil could trigger changes linked to longevity
A new study has found that the fat in olive oil appears to activate pathways in cells that are linked to longer life span. CLICK HERE FOR STORY: https://www.insider.com/mediterranean-diet-with-olive-oil-after-exercise-linked-to-longevity-2020-2
Using olive oil instead of these foods could add years to the life of your heart…
Using olive oil instead of these foods could add years to the life of your heart, study says: CLICK HERE: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/05/health/olive-oil-heart-health-wellness/index.html
High Antioxidant Olive Oil is the very best to use for cooking!
Here's a recent (2019) scientific study confirming that sautéing and pan frying using extra virgin olive oil that's high in phenols, does not fully destroy the antioxidant properties or create harmful aldehydes, which makes it the absolute healthiest option to use for cooking, hands down. The study showed that under regular cooking applications, only 40% of the phenols were sacrificed to heat oxidation at 240 F. This means that if you start with an oil that's higher in phenols, you're left with more health benefit at the end of the cooking process. The stale notion that we should not be cooking with the finest, freshest, highest