Tag: olive oil
If you have not mastered the five mother sauces, you really should. Each is so very simplistic and you have most likely made them without even realizing their were base sauces for most dishes. The classic sauce known for its place in breakfast is the hollandaise. Though considered to be one of the more difficult due to the blending of the ingredients, once mastered, this sauce is truly a delight for so many dishes.
A few years ago when our small town opened a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant, I was skeptical on how long they would remain open. I thought to myself, “how much chicken salad does this town really eat?” Apparently enough for them to remain open all this time. With that said, I tried them and was sold!
I fell in love with their Lemon Basil chicken salad and felt the need to recreate the recipe…so I began to deconstruct the flavors while noshing one day in the store. I could taste the fresh basil, the light lemon, delicately diced onions and celery, and the right amount of tangy mayonnaise. After I identified all the flavors, I went to work in the kitchen to devise the perfect blend to make the copycat version to eat at a fraction of the cost.
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Have you tried the Blood Orange Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil? If not, you must. The flavor profile is crisp, clean and refreshing! Blood Orange can be overpowering as a fresh fruit, but this olive oil is bold enough before the blood oranges, so the taste is very subtle and enough to dress up any dish.
My favorite way to use Blood Orange – first and foremost – is in a batch of brownie mix. Have you ever had a chocolate orange at Christmas time? Similar taste. The options do not end there, here is a decadent and rich Blood Orange Olive Oil cake that you’ll be licking your plate clean after trying.
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Are you craving a tasty snack or a side dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious? Look no further than baked sweet potato fries! These crispy delights are a fantastic alternative to traditional French fries, and they offer a host of health benefits. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness, sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also promote a balanced diet. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a simple recipe that will result in perfectly baked sweet potato fries. Get ready to indulge guilt-free!
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What is the difference in seed oils versus olive oil? We recently posted about the benefits of olive oil in everyday use as well as in a healthy diet. Additionally, we touched on the differences in the various olive oils available on the market today. What we did not explore in depth, was the total variety of oils including seed oils.
Olive oil has been around for millennia, since the time of Hippocrates and even Jesus; both have spoken of the healing properties and therapeutic uses for olive oil. Hundreds of studies have been conducted to share the proven benefits of olive oil in a healthy diet and in day-to-day use. From oil pulling for healthy teeth and gums to beauty for hair, skin and nails, olive oil has a plethora of beneficial uses. However, not all olive oil is the same, so identifying quality, fresh olive oil is hard to come by due to the worldwide demand.