What can I add to the vinaigrette for flavor?

A little salt (I prefer kosher salt or sea salt) and pepper are the only other ingredients necessary for a fantastic and simple vinaigrette, as I mentioned in the recipe above (I prefer freshly ground black pepper). The acidity of the vinegar is lessened using sugar or honey. Bonus if you use honey, which also […]
Apricot Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy to Make Apricot Chicken Drumsticks It’s the New Year and many of us have the resolution to eat healthier this year than we did the past year. We have to remember that healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland. It can be very flavorful and have a lot of variety. What oil you cook […]
How to Use a Finishing Oil on Steak

Why You Should be Finishing Your Cooking with Olive Oil If you have ever been to Italy or anywhere in the Mediterranean, you know that when they finish preparing a meal they top it off with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. It is a chef’s flavorful finale for the meal they have prepared. Not […]
Olive Oil Shortbread Cookies

Olive oil can make your holidays a little easier. It is a great baking substitute when cooking for vegans or those with dairy allergies. Plus, it makes your cookies healthier and delicious. Verde Valley Olive Oil is heat stable and will add flavor to the dessert. We also have multiple flavors to choose from, so if you […]
Use Olive Oil for Healthier Cookies

While we don’t want to say goodbye to those delicious cookies we all enjoy, we do want to make them healthier without it affecting their flavor. One of the easiest ways to make your cookies a little healthier is by replacing the butter with Verde Valley Olive Oil in your favorite cookie recipe. Not only is […]
How to Use a Finishing Oil on Pork

Why You Should be Finishing Your Cooking with Olive Oil If you have ever been to Italy or anywhere in the Mediterranean, you know that when they finish preparing a meal they top it off with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. It is a chef’s flavorful finale for the meal they have prepared. Not […]
Health Benefits of Verde Valley Olive Oil

Health Benefits of Verde Valley Olive Oil It is the beginning of the New Year and one of the major resolutions people commit to is to eat healthier. While people don’t always think of oil when they think of healthy foods, they should when it comes to high-quality olive oil. Olive oil is one of the […]
How To Use A Finishing Oil On Chicken

Why You Should be Finishing Your Cooking with Olive Oil If you have ever been to Italy or anywhere in the Mediterranean, you know that when they finish preparing a meal they top it off with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. It is a chef’s flavorful finale for the meal they have prepared. Not […]
Christmas Cookies with Infused Butter Olive Oils from Jerome, Arizona

When you think back on the holidays growing up you can’t help but to think of the tasty desserts your mother or grandmother made throughout the years. A common pastime is baking cookies for the holidays and that tradition still holds today. However, now unlike back then we are more aware of the quality of […]
Icing Recipe for Cookies

Icing Recipe for Cookies Ingredients 3 ¾ cups of confectioners’ sugar 3 large egg whites or an egg binder if you are vegan ½ teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch of salt Food coloring, as needed Step 1: In a bowl combine the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Whisk until stiff and glossy […]