Garlic & Lemon Hummus
Traditionally a middle Eastern food & a staple in the Mediterranean diet, hummus has become an established favorite in any health conscious kitchen. Packed with vitamins & minerals and anti-oxidants from the extra virgin olive oil, not only will it make you healthy from the inside out but will also wake up your tastebuds.
All you need is a good quality blender or food processor & your Papa Vince Olive Oil & Lemon Olive Oil and you’re all set.
Strawberry Salad with Lemon Dressing
This makes a refreshing change to a traditional salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber & makes a great holiday side dish is you're looking for a lighter option. I love the contrasting flavors of the salad, the bitterness of the arugula and the sweetness of the strawberries.
Goat Cheese Jelly Appetizer
We recently served this as an appetizer at our Christmas Open House. We prepared a double portion and there was none left at the end of the evening.
This is a healthy & different appetizer idea that you can easily prepare and wow your guests at holiday parties!
Vegetables Al Forno (Oven Baked Vegetables)
This is a healthy side dish that you can make with any of your favorite vegetables. The Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil seasons the vegetables perfectly and you can add a splash of Lemon Olive Oil for a hint of citrus flavor.
Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce
We love this recipe because it contains our favorite pasta with a healthy, seasonal vegetable that is perfect for Fall. We add in lots of raw garlic which certainly adds to the flavor of the dish but it also boosts your immune system which is so important during the change of seasons.
Chicken Alla Pizzaiola
This is a fun & healthy chicken recipe that my mom learned from her mom many years ago in Sicily. All you need to do is bread your own chicken tenders & add a pizza like topping. You can always add some cheese on top & don't forget the most important & flavorful ingredient ... Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive OIL!
Cilantro Lime Chicken
A citrus marinade that is juicy and full of flavor and the longer you marinade your chicken the better it will be. I like to prepare mine the day before and let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then all I have to do is set it on the grill. I'm sure you could also bake it in the oven or saute on the stove top, whichever is your preferred way of cooking chicken.
