Entries by Fiona

Traditional Paella with Shrimp, Chorizo, and Spicy Jalapeño Olives

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish served all over the country with slight regional variations.  This is Chef Rachel’s version. Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Red Bell Pepper – cut […]

Vegan “Cream” of Mushroom Soup

The secret to cream soups is not necessarily the dairy, but the higher fat content of the cream.  If you made soup with skim milk, it would not be creamy.  Heart-healthy and vegan olive oil is a wonderful substitution for using cream. Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Wild Mushroom and Sage […]

Aloha Pina Coladas

Even in the New Year, sometimes we still want to celebrate with no holds barred.  Nothing better than a Pina Colada! Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive oil Co. Pineapple White Balsamic OR Cara Cara Orange-Vanilla White Balsamic Ingredients: *if you are unfamiliar with bartending measurements: ½ an ounce = 1 Tablespoon 3/4 cup […]

Maple Bacon Vinaigrette

Salad can sometimes be daunting in the cooler months   This recipe tosses a warm dressing over greens to make it a perfect option for the winter months.  Serve this warm over wilted lettuce, or over any green salad. Needed for this Recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Aged Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar Sunshine Coast Olive […]

Sesame Honey Ceviche

This recipe comes from Chef Rachel and includes a ceviche (raw yet cooked) seafood component.  Ceviche is considered one of the easiest dishes to make.  It is made by marinating seafood in an acid such as our Serrano honey vinegar.  It must be consumed when fresh and left to marinate the correct time (not too […]

Chocolate Chicken Mole

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Rachel.  In California, where she lives, she has access to authentic chiles.  You can search for substitutions on the internet or visit one of the many Latin food specialty groceries stores that are in most major cities and are also available online.  In our household, we simply substitute one […]