Recipes

Ingredients:1 can of Garbanzo beans rinsed¼ cup fresh lemon juice2 cloves of garlic2-3 tbsp Garlic Chili Olive Oil 2 tbsp tahini¼ cup cilantro (optional)salt and pepper to taste Directions:1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add 2-3 tbsp of water for smoother texture.2. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle more Garlic Chili Olive Oil over the top.3. Serve with crackers, veggies, or use as a spread on sandwiches.

(Adapted from Super Natural Cooking by Heidi Swanson) This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, Super Natural Cooking. Heidi Swanson also writes a fantastic food blog with tons of great healthy recipes and fantastic photography. Check out her website: www.101cookbooks.com. This salad is perfect for any occasion and is delicious any time of year! Enjoy!  Ingredients:2 cups wheat berries, rinsed (I often use Farro as it is much quicker, or quinoa would be another great substitute if you can’t find wheat berries.)3 generous handfuls of washed spinach leaves1 cup toasted pine nuts½ cup crumbled feta cheese1 large yam or...

A bright and refreshing pesto recipe complemented by using Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Delicious for pasta, sandwiches, and omelettes!Ingredients1/4 cup walnuts1/4 cup pine nuts9 cloves garlic5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 cup freshly grated ParmesanDirectionsPlace the walnuts, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil into the bowl through the feed...

A delightfully comforting dish that is sure to be the hit of any dinner party gathering. Ingredients:2tbsp Rosemary Infused Olive Oil (or butter)2 large onions sliced1tbsp fresh thyme4 cloves garlic chopped1/2 cup dry white wine1tsp sugar1 wheel Brie cheese2tbsp Fig (or other flavor) Aged Balsamic Vinegar1/4cup toasted chopped walnuts2 Frech baguettes slices *apple slices (optional) Directions:Melt butter in very large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute about 6 minutes. Add thyme and continue to saute onions until golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup wine. Stir until almost all liquid has evaporated, about...

This is an amazing recipe that my mother got from her friend. I know the sound of meatloaf turns some people off, but give this recipe a try and I promise you and your guests won't be disappointed. It is pure comfort all the way!Meatloaf:1/2 tbsp olive oil1/2 Cup minced yellow onion1/4 Cup grated carrot3 minced garlic clovesSAUTE ALL OF THE ABOVE UNTIL TENDER1 LB. ground beef1 LB. ground pork1/2 tsp red chili flakes1 tbsp minced parsely1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1 egg1/2 Cup bread crumbsCombine above ingredients with sauteed mixture and bake 45 minutes @325 degrees.Glaze:1/4 Cup brewed coffee1/4 Cup...