Entries by Fiona

Camarones o Callo de Hacho (Shrimp or Scallops) Al Mojo de Ajo

I first had this dish in rural Mexico 30 years ago.  The restaurant was really a grass-roofed hut on a deserted beach, and after we ordered the waiter told us that it would be a few minutes because the fishing boat had not arrived yet with the catch of the day.  I only recently tried […]

Lemon, Garlic and Mint Vinaigrette

Sometimes, a lettuce fresh from my garden is such a delicious miracle of nature, that i do not want to hide it beneath other vegetables. This butter lettuce, plucked from my greenhouse in February, was as pretty as a rose. A delicate vinaigrette was in order! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Milanese […]

Ice Cream Drizzled with Aged Balsamic

Sounds crazy? Try it!  It is truly divine. Serve with Strawberries drizzled with Aged Dark Balsamic   The possibilities are endless but some of our favourites are: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co.  Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry or Black-Berry Ginger Aged Dark Balsamic over vanilla bean gelato Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Espresso and Chocolate Balsamics (half […]

Blood Orange Chocolate Mousse

Adapted from the BC Liquor Stores TASTE recipe magazine. Serves 8 Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Blood Orange Olive Oil *can be substituted with a Persian Lime Olive Oil, Cayenne Red Chili Olive Oil (hot!), or a fruity EVOO, such as arbosana, manzanillo or koroneiki.   INGREDIENTS 7 oz (210 ml) […]

Chocolate-Orange Madeleines (soft and chewy cookies)

The bright, citrus notes of Blood Orange Agrumato (fused) Olive Oil play beautifully with the deep, earthy, rich dark chocolate. The exterior edges are just ever so barely caramelized, while the middles are ethereal and moist. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Blood Orange Olive Oil Ingredients  1 cup flour + 1/4 […]