Entries by Fiona

Muhammara, or Turkish Roasted Red Pepper Spread

If you can’t make a trip to the Turkey, then why not invite Turkish cuisine to the dining table? This exotic spread is delicious with crudité, crackers, toasts, or even pasta. This recipe is courtesy of Chef Rachel, who works with all our flavours to come up with unique recipes that are healthy and flavourful. […]

Basil & Chevre Spread/Pasta Sauce

Looking for an easy spread for an appie, or delicious pasta sauce?  This is a variation on the classic pesto using goat cheese and Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co.Garlic Olive Oil. This recipe is courtesy of Chef Rachel, who works with all our flavours to come up with unique recipes that are healthy and flavourful. […]

Raita

Raita is a delicious condiment used to accompany curries.  Cool yet flavourful, it soothes the palate between spicy dishes. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Harissa Olive Oil Ingredients: 1 cup thick plain yogourt.  Greek style- or make your own by draining regular yogourt through a cheese cloth. 1 teaspoon Sunshine Coast […]

DAIRY FREE CORN DRIZZLER

The debate about saturated fat still rages.  Just when one study suggests saturated fat is not as bad as we may have thought, another study suggests it still is a problem.  Regardless, olive oil with its heart-healthy MUFAs (Monounsaturated fatty acids, or GOOD FATS) is recognized worldwide as a healthy fat that lowers cholesterol and […]

Avocado with Balsamic Drizzle

If you are looking for a delicious low-carb substitute for the ever-increasing-in-popularity avocado toast food trend, then this is it.  Avocado slices make a natural bowl for Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. balsamic vinegars. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Ricchissimo Aged Dark Balsamic Sea Salt (check out our sea salt collection) Ingredients: […]

Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More

We all know the Mediterranean diet is famous for being healthful, but new evidence suggests that additional olive oil promotes even greater heart health. Spanish scientists found the consumption of a MedDiet enhanced with four tablespoons of olive oil per day improved the beneficial actions of HDL cholesterol. Read article…  https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/mediterranean-diet-additional-olive-oil-may-promote-heart-health-even/55418

Chocolate and Blood Orange Crostini

Needed for this recipe: • Sunshine Coast Olive Co. Blood Orange Olive Oil • Sunshine Coast Olive Co. Aged Dark Chocolate Balsamic Ingredients: • 8-10 crostini • 1 cup ricotta cheese • 1.5 Tablespoons Blood Orange Olive Oil • ¼ cup strawberries, slices • mint leaves for garnish (optional) Directions: Blend Blood Orange Olive Oil […]