Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Cremini Mushrooms and Pomegranate Balsamic

Whether you fall into the brussles sprouts hater’s club or the brussles fan club, this recipe is for you. After much initial protesting, this recipe quickly turns brussles haters into converts and the fans just love them even more. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small, fresh brussles sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half 1/2 … Read More
Pan Seared Fresh Halibut with Warm Marinated Heirloom Tomato & Baby Squash Salad

Ingredients 4 – 4 oz fillets of fresh firm fleshed fish such as halibut, tuna, salmon, tilapia, swordfish or cod 1 1/2 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes cut into 1″ pieces 1 cup assorted baby squash cut into 1″ pieces 3 tablespoon fresh coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley 1 small shallot thinly sliced 2 tablespoons Neapolitan … Read More
Italian Style Blood Orange Cookies

Ingredients 3 cups unbleached organic flour 2 cups granulated cane sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 finely grated orange peel 1 cup Blood Orange (fused) Agrumato Olive Oil 2 large room temperature eggs, whisked 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice Powdered sugar for garnish Directions Preheat the oven to 350 F. In … Read More
Baklouti Chili Argumato-Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

Warm, spicy, ever so cheesy, and savory, this cornbread is delicious by itself of accompanied by a steamy bowl of soup. Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup … Read More
Simple Wild Mushroom & Sage EVOO Basted Turkey & Mole Turkey Sauce

1 Turkey about 12 pounds For The Brine 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 2 1/2 gallons cold water Roasting 3 tablespoons Wild Mushroom and Sage Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 1/2-3/4 cups chicken stock, as needed Place Turkey and enough brine to cover in a large pot. Refrigerate for 12 to … Read More
The Olive Oil Boom Opens in Courthouse

The Olive Oil Boom, a new store specializing in oils and vinegars, recently opened in Courthouse. https://www.arlnow.com/2015/06/08/the-olive-oil-boom-opens-in-courthouse/
Chipotle Olive Oil and Pineapple White Balsamic Grill Marinade

Ingredients 1/2 cup Chipotle Olive Oil 1/2 cup Pineapple White Balsamic 2 tablespoons grainy mustard, or Dijon 1 tablespoon sea salt cracked black pepper to taste Directions Combine all of the ingredients by whisking them together in a bowl, or place them into your blender and blend. Toss with your protein of choice and coat … Read More
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with UP EVOO and Delizia Peppers

There are very few ingredients required to make hummus. In light of this, it’s imperative that the handful of ingredients used be of the highest quality available especially where the olive oil is concerned. This, and only this, is the secret to amazing hummus. And while it’s hard to imagine getting tired of great hummus, … Read More