Anne’s daughter Emma came up with this toast creation. In Anne’s words, it’s “second generation brilliance.” We agree and are obsessed with this spicy take on avocado toast. Using our delicious Spicy Snacktime Popcorn Blend and Jalapeno Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this simple favorite is elevated with a little spice and heat. Make this spicy snack and...
Recipe Category: Appetizers
Thai Larb Lettuce Wraps
Larb is as simple as sautéing ground meat and adding a few key Asian pantry staples. We season the ground chicken with Sesame Stir Fry and create a dipping sauce with Garlic Ginger Sesame Oil – big flavors in a simple dish. These lettuce wraps come together in less than 30 minutes and are a...
shroom on shroom Flatbread
Perfectly sautéed mushrooms are the key to taking boring pizza or flatbread to WOW! We love store-bought naan as the base. We used our Porcini Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus our Smoked Porcini Shallot Mushrooms Blend to sauté the mushrooms then piled on the melty cheese. Bake these, and you’ve got shroom on shroom deliciousness!
Chile Key Lime Roasted Asparagus
A little simple prep and you’re on your way to fully satisfying flavor. Our heart-healthy Key Lime Avocado Oil adds a bright zip to roasted asparagus. Korean Gochugaru Chile Flakes bring in subtle sweetness and rich, smoky heat. We were surprised by how much we loved the salty parm topping with crispy panko. We weren’t sure if the cheesy...
Marinated Feta with Sundried Tomatoes & Aleppo
We keep a jar of this marinated feta in the fridge at all times. It’s a quick cheeseboard addition, excellent on a salad and a great topping for hummus. Pesto Extra Virgin Olive Oil is excellent for marinating feta, and the Aleppo Chile Flakes add just the right amount of subtle sweet heat. You’ll find...
Dark La Mesa Sweet Potato Fries
The smoky, chocolate notes of our Dark la Mesa Chili Powder along with our Blood Orange Avocado Oil make for the perfect complimentary flavors for sweet potatoes. Peeled or unpeeled, these baked sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to deep-fried spuds. Oven roast or pop in the air fryer. Ready to take these fries...
Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Currants
Take party fare to the next level with these quick, easy, feed-a-crowd bites. Cooking instructor Lili Courtney taught this recipe at a recent cooking class and we were blown away. We were scraping the last bits of the sauce from the pan with a spoon. Make a big batch of meatballs, pop them in the...
Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberry Balsamic
This combo of cranberry, bacon and balsamic is perfect for a pan of roasted Brussels Sprouts. First, these little cabbages are sauteed in a combo of rendered fat from the bacon and Roasted Garlic Avocado Oil. We season them in Cranberry Maple Rub then glaze them with brown sugar and Cranberry Balsamic Vinegar. Amazing flavor...
Olive Oil Quick Bread with Figs & Feta
Salty, savory with little punches of sweetness. This bread does it all. We love how the figs play alongside the feta, and the Rosemary Sea Salt provides the finishing touch. Our Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect in this bread and in great company with all the other flavors. This recipe bakes...
Crispy Chickpeas, Two Ways
Ready for a spice transformation? These chickpeas couldn’t be simpler to prepare but are beyond complex in flavor. Even better is when you improvise with the flavors. These chickpeas are a great way to learn about how spices transform as they are ground, toasted and bloomed. Lili and Anne made these on Season 2 of...