Korean Olive Oil Fried Chicken Recipe

Korean olive oil fried chicken always holds a special place in our hearts. It holds the taste of light seasoning and a crispy layer. But people often remain reserved about eating them because of high cholesterol and saturated fats.  A trick to cut off this additional fat is replacing vegetable oil with extra-virgin olive oil, […]

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 […]

How to use Balsamic Vinegar with Fish

How to use Balsamic Vinegar with Fish Over medium heat in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp of dried rosemary, and a minced garlic clove. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until it reduces by 1/3 in volume. Strain the mixture and set it aside. Cook the fish by baking […]

Balsamic Vinegar with Chicken

Balsamic Vinegar with Chicken Create a marinade for your chicken by combining 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 1/2 tbsp whole grain mustard, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Marinade your chicken for at least one hour. Place chicken in a roasting pan. Top with a bit of […]

Balsamic Vinegar with Steak

Balsamic Vinegar with Steak Mix equal parts of balsamic vinegar and dry red wine. Add salt and pepper to the steak and cook on the grill. Gently coat the top of the steak with the sauce with a brush as it cooks. When serving, spoon 1 tbsp of the balsamic vinegar and red wine mixture […]

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 […]

Christmas Cookie Recipe

Christmas Cookie Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup flour ½ tsp of baking powder Salt to taste 1/2 cup of sugar 1 egg or egg binder if vegan 1/4 cup of Verde Valley Natural Butter Flavored Olive Oil 1/4 cup of milk or milk substitute if dairy free ½ tsp cinnamon Recipe: Step 1: Preheat the oven […]

Simple Basil Chili Infused Olive Oil Recipe

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 Recipe

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 […]