Double Basil Pesto
Amazing easy pesto to serve with favorite pasta.

Ingredients

2 Cups packed fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Cup Basil Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Walnuts
3 Cloves Garlic (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Buzz in food processor until smooth.
Toss into 1 pound of your favorite cooked pasta. (Our staff likes it over Rotelle pasta.)

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Creamy Goat Cheese Pesto

Ingredients

2 Cups packed fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 Cup California Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
8 oz. fresh Chevre (goat cheese)
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a food processor and process to a smooth paste. Use immediately over pasta or as a dip or spread.

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Disappearing Dinner Rolls

When baking these rolls made with our Whole Fruit Blood Orange Olive Oil, the aroma lures everyone into your kitchen. There may not be any rolls left by dinnertime!
2 cups warm water (110-115°)
2/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup Whole Fruit Blood Orange Olive Oil
1 egg, [...]

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Easy Hummus

Experiment with different olive oils to tweak the flavor of this delicious hummus. Serve with pita chips or cold, crisp vegies like carrot sticks and cucumber slices.

Ingredients

1 15-oz. Can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 Cup sesame tahini
1/4 Cup California Garlic Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 Tablespoons water
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
Salt to taste

Directions
Buzz [...]

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Teriyaki Grill Marinade

Ingredients

1/2 cup 18-Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 
1/2 cup soy sauce 
1/2 cup Garlic Olive Oil 
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger

Instructions

Mix all ingredients well and place in a zip lock bag or plastic container with up to three pounds of your favorite type of meat, poultry or vegetables. 
Refrigerate and marinate for 1-2 hours. 
Grill and enjoy!

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Chipotle Grill Marinade

Ingredients

1/2 cup Chipotle Olive Oil 
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 
1 tablespoon minced garlic 
2 teaspoons salt 
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients well and place in a zip lock bag or plastic container with up to two pounds of your favorite type of meat, poultry or vegetables. 
Refrigerate and marinate for 1-2 hours. 
Grill and enjoy!

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Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

3 cups flour 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
2 cups sugar 
1 cup Lemon Olive Oil 
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest 
2 teaspoons vanilla 
4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk 
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk 
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans or line with parchment. 
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in [...]

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Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar 
Zest of one lemon 
Juice of one lemon

Instructions

Combine all three ingredients. 
Add more powdered sugar if the glaze is too runny. 
Drizzle glaze on top of Lemon Pound Cakes while they are still warm.

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Strawberry Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

1/2 cup Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar 
1 tablespoon honey 
1 tablespoon lemon juice 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Pour the vinegar into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. 
When vinegar heats to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and reduce vinegar by half, about 2 minutes. 
Combine the honey, lemon juice and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk in [...]

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Banana Bread

Summary: You won’t believe what orange olive oil does for this easy banana bread! Extraordinary!

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large very ripe bananas, mashed well (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup Whole Fruit Blood Orange Olive Oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup yogurt, whole or low fat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted [...]

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