This creamy bechamel sauce eschews the saturated fat of butter for vastly healthier UP Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil. However, that’s not the end of the story. Here I used the inimitable Hojiblanca from Melgarejo Estate in Spain, which brings a spectacular flavor to the otherwise bland canvas that is bechamel sauce. Pictured are Italian […]
Ingredients 1 pound ground pork, beef or even turkey, but preferably freshly-ground pork 2 cups finely diced wild mushrooms 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese 2 large shallots, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 medium carrots finely diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 2 cups good quality red wine 1 cup crushed tomatoes 2″ sprig fresh […]
Absolutely mind blowing. Here’s a perfect example of using olive oil not simply because it’s amazingly good for the human body, but also because if used in the proper context, it can elevate even the most humble of culinary applications. The bright, citrus notes of the Mandarin Agrumato (fused) Olive Oil play beautifully with the […]
One of the most obvious deviations from the process of making traditional carnitas, is that the preparation for Vinha D’Alhos calls for the cubed pork shoulder to take a dip for no less than four days in a spicy, vinegary, wine, olive oil, and garlic laden marinade-of-flavor-love. 1 cup really good quality barrel aged red […]
8 cups washed and dried greens coarsely chopped in any combination such as: kale, beet greens, collards, spinach, swiss chard etc. 1 pound package thawed phyllo dough 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil 8 oz. whole milk ricotta 1 teaspoon corn starch 8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1 large yellow onion, finely […]
Super simple, extremely delcious, relatively healthy, and adaptable for so many other applications (think trifle, strawberry short cake, glazed lemon cake, with fruit compote, layered cake etc.). It has a lovely, bright lemon aroma and moist crumb exclusively owed to the addition of fused lemon agrumato olive oil, a gentle tang from yogurt, and a […]
This is an exceedingly easy dish to dazzle your seafood loving guests with. Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons Honey-Serrano Vinegar or Jalapeno White Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup UP Hojiblanca you could also substitute Baklouti, Chipotle, or Cayenne Olive Oil here 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1 […]
This condiment is both savory and pungent with the addition of Cayenne (Fused) Agrumato Olive Oil. However, it’s not designed to be over the top. Its function is to accentuate or elevate the food it’s served with. It will add some spice to your chicken breast, pork shop, baguette, and or eggs. Ingredients 1 large […]
