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Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash
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A GREAT addition to a Meatless Monday or any night of the week!
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash
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A GREAT addition to a Meatless Monday or any night of the week!
Ingredients
  • 1 Spaghetti Squash
  • 2 Tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 c grape tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 c crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 c kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Greek Blend SEE RECIPE
  • 3 Tbsp basil, fresh chopped
  • Salt & Pepper
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  1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the baking sheet. Bake until you can poke a sharp knife into the squash with little resistance, about 35-45 minutes. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and cook briefly, about 1 minute. You only want to warm the tomatoes. Use a large for to shred the spaghetti from the squash and place the strands in a large bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives and seasonings. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve Warm
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Mushroom Chicken Cutlet Dinner

Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Mushroom Chicken Cutlet Dinner
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Mushroom Chicken Cutlet Dinner
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  1. Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, with a mallet pound until 1/4" thick. in a shallow dish place the flour and herbs. Dredge the chicken cutlets through the flour mixture and place in a skillet with heated oil. Brown each cutlet until golden and no longer pink. Set aside.
  2. IN THE SAME skillet, add the balsamic vinegar and mushrooms to make a gravy/sauce. The sauce is wonderful on the cutlets OR on mashed potatoes.
Recipe Notes

The following are availableย from the Olive Twist, online and in stores:

Rosemary Oil, Fresco Garlic Blend, Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar, Best Boy Bourbon Barrel Mustard,

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Maple Bourbon Meatloaf

Friday, May 29th, 2015
Maple Bourbon Meatloaf
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Maple Bourbon Meatloaf
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  1. Sautee onions in garlic olive oil, and let cool. In a large bowl blend all ingredients. Once blended rub 8 x8 baking dish with more garlic olive oil and press meatloaf mixture into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes until center is done. Serve with Gouda mashed Potatoes or Gouda Mashed Potato Cakes
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Three-Cheese Garlic Bread

Friday, May 29th, 2015
Three-Cheese Garlic Bread
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Cook Time
14-16 minutes
Cook Time
14-16 minutes
Three-Cheese Garlic Bread
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Cook Time
14-16 minutes
Cook Time
14-16 minutes
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  1. Cut bread in half lengthwise and then in half width wise. Combine Butter EVOO and garlic; brush over cut sides of bread. Place on two ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Spread with pesto and spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Bake at 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into slices.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

Butter Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese ( can be order from the Auburn Store)

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Feta & White Bean Pasta

Friday, May 29th, 2015
Feta & White Bean Pasta
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Feta & White Bean Pasta
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions omitting any salt or fat. Add beans during last minute of cooking.
  2. Meanwhile heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tomatoes 3 minutes or until skins begin to split slightly, stirring occasionally. Add olives, basil and garlic and cook 15 seconds, stirring gently, yet constantly. Remove from heat, cover and let stand to absorb flavors while pasta is still cooking.
  3. Drain pasta mixture, shake off excess liquid, place in shallow pasta bowl or serving platter. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and top with tomato mixture.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

Tuscan herb Olive Oil, Kalamata Olivesย 

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Naples Summertime Steak Verde Sauce

Friday, May 29th, 2015
Naples Summertime Steak Verde Sauce
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  1. Puree, in a food processor, all the herbs, mustard, zest, capers, salt and pepper. Then add olive oil and lemon juice until mixture can be spooned.
  2. After grilling steak place steak on plate, spoon mixture over steak and tent with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and serve.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

Best Boy Bourbon Mustard, EVOOย 

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Rocky Mountain Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
Rocky Mountain Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
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Ingredients
Orzo
  • 1/3 cup EVOO of choice
  • 1 small eggplant peeled and diced to 3/4-inch
  • 1 Red bell pepper dice into 1/2-inch
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper dice to 1/2-in
  • 1 red onion peeled and dice in 1/2-inch
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 lb Orzo
Dressing
Topping
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425ยบ. On a large baking sheet toss the peppers, eggplant, and red onion with the minced garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper and put in oven and roast for 20 minutes; pull the baking sheet out and toss all vegetables once and return the vegetables to the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until browned.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Drain the orzo and pour to a large serving bowl. Scrape the vegetables and dripping into the orzo.
  3. For the dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables. Let cool to room temperature.
  4. Add the diced scallions pine nuts, feta, toss and sprinkle basil ribbons on top of mixture and serve.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. andย on-lineย stores.

EVOO of Choice

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Nana’s Sunday Vegetable

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
Nana's Sunday Vegetable
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Cook Time
30-40 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
Nana's Sunday Vegetable
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30-40 minutes
Cook Time
30-40 minutes
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ยบ. Brush a 9x13x2-inch baking dish with olive oil. In a medium sautรฉ pan, heat 2 T. of olive oil and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Spread the onion mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Slice the potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes in 1/4 -inch-thick slices. Place them alternately in the dish on top of the onions, as tight as possible in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme and drizzle with 2 T. more of olive oil. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Uncover the dish, sprinkle the cheese on top, and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

Arbequina EVOO, Gruyere Cheese (can be brought at the Auburn Store)

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White Truffle Roasted Potatoes

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
White Truffle Roasted Potatoes
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Cook Time
45 min
Cook Time
45 min
White Truffle Roasted Potatoes
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45 min
Cook Time
45 min
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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400ยบ. Wash and quarter the potatoes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Begin a thin drizzle of White Truffle Olive Oil and the Balsamic Vinegar over the potatoes and season with sea salt and pepper. Put in oven on center shelf and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chive and serve.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

ย White Truffle Oil, Traditional Balsamicย 

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Toasted Sesame Seed Green Beans

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
Toasted Sesame Seed Green Beans
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Cook Time Passive Time
10 min 5 min
Cook Time Passive Time
10 min 5 min
Toasted Sesame Seed Green Beans
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10 min 5 min
Cook Time Passive Time
10 min 5 min
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  1. Warm a large skillet or work over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in oils, then place whole green beans into the skillet. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook until the beans are bright green and slightly browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce; cover, and let sit about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes

The following products are available at The Olive Twist, Inc. and on-line stores.

Toasted Sesame Oil, EVOO

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