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When purchasing gifts during the holidays most of us have everything we need. However, when you actually make a gift for someone it means so much more. My go-to gift for friends and family is homemade infused olive oils. In fact, I love these gifts so much that whenever we go to an event at […]
Simple Basil Chili Infused Olive Oil Recipe Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Basil Olive Oil 6-8 Small Dried Red Chili Peppers (Can be less than 6 if want a milder spice) Recipe: Step 1: Warm the dried chili peppers and olive oil together over medium heat until you see tiny bubbles. Turn off the […]
Simple Olive Wood Smoked Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil 4 washed and completely dried rosemary sprigs (about five inches long) Recipe: Step 1: Warm rosemary and olive oil together over very low heat for five to seven minutes. Cool half-hour. **It’s important that your rosemary […]
Simple Spicy Garlic Infused Olive Oil Recipe Ingredient List: 1 cup Verde Valley Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 garlic cloves peeled 1 ½ teaspoons chili flakes (Add more or less to taste) Recipe: Step 1: Warm olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes if using over low heat for eight to ten minutes until garlic is […]
If you use balsamic vinegar, it’s probably exclusively in your homemade salad dressings or marinades. Yet, this flavor filled vinegar has much more to offer than just a condiment in your pantry. Balsamic vinegar actually enhances the taste of your food and at Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders, we have so many flavor infused balsamic […]
Look in your pantry. I can just about guarantee you have an old bottle of balsamic vinegar just sitting there. People think of vinegar as something that goes on top of a salad, but what most people don’t realize is it is one of the best ingredients to cook with. It is so versatile and […]
Once cooked spoon over a few tablespoons of the herbed EVOO mix and serve. Suggested side dishes – French style mashed potato, salad or grilled vegetables.
Lemongrass-Mint Mojito 6 fresh mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish1-1/2 tablespoons simple syrup (see below)1 tablespoon fresh lime juice – safe half the lime cut into wedges and garnish drink.1 tablespoon Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar2 ounces light Rumclub soda Place mint, simple syrup, lime juice and Lemongrass-Mint White Balsamic Vinegar in a wide glass. […]
5 large eggs, at room temperature1 1/4 cups sugar3 tablespoon finely grated orange zest1 cup Orange Fused Olive Oil2 cups cake flour1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon fine sea salt Orange Cream Cheese Glaze (optional)4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature1 teaspoon grated orange rind1 tablespoon Orange Fused Olive Oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 […]
BLACKBERRY-GINGER BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons Blackberry-Ginger Balsamic Vinegar. Blend together with a whisk until fully emulsified. Pour over salad greens.
