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Classic Caprese’ Salad

Ingredients: Fresh Tomatoes Mozzarella Olive Destination Basil E.V.O.O. Olive Destination Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Procedure: Slice fresh tomatoes Slice Mozzarella Arrange on serving plate. Alternating tomato and cheese slices Drizzle Olive Destination Basil E.V.O.O. and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Finish with shredded fresh basil. * Decorate plate with whole Basil leaves

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Francesca's Sweet Potato Pasta

Serves 2-3 Prep time 20 minutes ¼# (4 Oz) Olive Destination Sweet Potato Pasta – Boiled to al dente’ in lightly salted water 1 medium Onion – Sliced 3 Cloves Garlic – Chopped 1 Medium – Large Sweet Potato – Cubed * Leave skin on ½ Cup Chicken Broth or white wine ¼ Cup heavy cream or fat-free evaporated milk ¼ Cup shredded Parmesan Cheese Cracked black pepper -Microwave cubed sweet potato cubes until almost tender. -Sauté onion and garlic in Olive Destination E.V.O.O. (e.g. Herb de Provence) until transparent. -Add Sweet Potato to onion & garlic and continue sauté...

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Category_Recipes>Marinades, Sauces & Soups -

Romesco Sauce

2 Roasted red peppers 1-2 cloves of garlic 1-2 oz Olive Destination vinegar (sherry, balsamic, red wine, or your favorite) 1 tsp tomato paste 4-6 sprigs parsley 3-4 sprigs mint 1 T pine nuts toasted 1 T almonds toasted 1 T hazel nuts toasted 2 oz Olive Destination Herb de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil S+P Prepared in class, Jun 12, 2012 by Chef Drew Laberis

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Spicy Jalapeno-Chipotle Lime Coleslaw

Spicy Jalapeno-Chipotle Lime Coleslaw 1 medium head of cabbage shredded 1 recipe for Chipotle-Lime Aioli (See previous post) 1 large jalapeno, seeded, de-ribbed and finely minced 1 bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and finely minced 1/3 cup finely shredded red onion 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve over a fried chicken sandwich or as a side dish. Makes approximately 6-8 cups of coleslaw. Submitted by Rachel Bradley Fried Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Jalapeno-Chipotle Lime Coleslaw

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Chipotle-Lime Aioli

I like to refer to this as the "money sauce", a smokey, spicy, garlicky aioli, made from Olive Destination Chipotle infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). This this would make a shoe taste good if applied. Chipotle-Lime Aioli Ingredients 1 cup Olive Destination Chipotle Olive Oil 2 large egg yolks at room temperature** 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice In the bowl of a food processor or blender jar, add the egg yolks, salt, garlic and lime juice. Process until well combined. VERY SLOWLY, drop by drop, begin to drizzle in the Chipotle...

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