Herbes de Provence Hummus

Herbes de Provence Hummus

Everyone loves hummus. And those that haven’t tried or don’t should try a different version. I make many different versions each time I need a little hummus. Freshly cooked chickpeas taste best, but busy people will often rely on canned beans—that’s okay...
Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto and Lavender Balsamic

Caprese Salad with Cilantro Pesto and Lavender Balsamic

A caprese salad with a twist! The cilantro pesto pairs nicely with the tomato, basil and fresh bocconcini. Don’t like cilantro? Skip the cilantro and use Herbes de Provence rather the Picual EVOO.IngredientsCilantro Pesto1 large bunch of fresh cilantro, stemmed,...
Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Packed with vitamins and sweet and delicious, these potatoes are like you’ve never tasted before!Ingredients4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and each slice lengthwise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch-thick slices⅓ cup “Olive the Best” Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic2...
Elderberry Beef Jerky

Elderberry Beef Jerky

Sweet -n- spicy with a little bit of smoke. That’s the way to make a tasty bit of jerky! Actual prep time is about 15 minutes, then 9 hours of marinating followed by 4 hours dehydrating. Ingredients2 lbs beef round steak, cut into very thin strips across the...