Spring Garlic and Fennel Puree

Makes about two cups Click here for the video recipe!Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 4 large heads of garlic, cloves peeled 1 small fennel bulb—trimmed, cored and thinly sliced crosswise 3 tablespoons milk Salt and freshly ground white pepper Method Of Prep In a medium saucepan, bring the cream, garlic, and fennel to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the garlic and fennel are very tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender. Add the milk and puree until smooth. Season the puree with salt and pepper...

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Spicy & Sweet Bacon Chicken Wings

Ingredients 1 dozen chicken wings 6 oz Honey & Habanero Bacon Jam 1 bunch scallions ½ c flour (optional) Method of Prep Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with a paper towel, dust with flour (optional), place on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until the skin is crispy. While wings are hot, toss in Honey & Habanero Bacon Jam, place back in the oven at 450 degrees until caramelized. Top with finely chopped scallions. Serve with blue cheese, carrots, and celery

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Spaghetti with Green Garlic

Ingredients Salt 1 pound spaghetti 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 heads green garlic (or 4 cloves regular garlic), thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley small pinch of red pepper flakes Method Of Prep Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large (3-quart) saucepan over medium heat until shimming. Add the garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and sweat, stirring occasionally, until soft, adding more water if necessary...

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Sippin' Green Gazpacho

Makes 6 cups Ingredients 2 Lb English hothouse cucumbers, chopped 2 Garlic cloves. smashed 2 cups of coarsely chopped arugula 2 cups coarsely chopped mixed tender herbs, such as basil, parsley, cilantro and/or mint 3 tbsp of O'live A Little red wine vinegar 3/4 cup of Sicilian, Spanish Picual or Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method Of Prep Purée cucumbers, garlic and a 1/2 cup of water in a blender until smooth. Add Arugula, herbs, vinegar and a large pinch of salt then purée, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed, until smooth. With the motor...

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Simply DELICIOUS Together

This unexpected trio is an amazing way to turn up the Summer fun when you’re entertaining!Once again we’re excited to kick-off Summer! It’s such a busy time with family and vacations and celebrations. If you’re like us, you want to visit with everyone – Relaxing with good food and close friends, there’s no better time.For this month, we’re recommending a sweet little party idea to get everyone talking and comparing notes – how about chocolate, cheese, and wine tasting?!This is easy and doesn’t take a lot of effort, just a little planning. A good place to start is lining up...

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Savory Chilled Cucumber Soup

This recipe works better with English cucumbers for their thin, tender skins, some of which can be included in the purée to tint the soup green. Ingredients ¼ cup O’Live A Little Spanish Hojiblanca EVOO 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped 3 lbs English cucumbers 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth ¾ cup half-and-half 3 tbsp O’Live A Little Sherry Vinegar ½ cup chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp snipped fresh chives, for garnish O’Live A Little Cucumber Melon White Balsamic Vinegar for drizzle O’Live A Little Scallion EVOO for drizzle salt & pepper Method of Prep In...

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