Olive Oil & Herb Focaccia Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups lukewarm water 1 cup cooled, unseasoned, mashed potatoes ⅓ cup Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 package (or 2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped Fresh-ground black pepper Sea salt to taste (for garnish) Directions:  In the bowl of a stand mixer with the bread hook attachment, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 5 minutes, Add...

This side dish is incredibly simple to whip up, and you’ll love its warm, sweet flavours on these chilly winter days. Ingredients: ·  4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges ·  ⅓ cup Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic ·  2 Tbsp Butter Olive Oil ·  ¾ tsp kosher salt or sea salt   Directions: ·  Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.   ·  Thoroughly whisk together the Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic and Butter Olive Oil. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with the mixture to thoroughly coat.   · Arrange the potato wedges on...

This mouthwatering roasted red pepper dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Serve it as an appetizer, snack, or lunch with pita bread, baguette, or fresh veggies...or serve on top of pasta or beside roasted vegetables at dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients: 🔺 5 large red peppers, quartered, with seeds removed 🔺 1 onion or 3 shallots, peeled and sliced into wedges 🔺 1 bulb of garlic, papery outer skin removed, and cut in half  🔺 ¼ cup slivered almonds 🔺 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 🔺 2 tsp Pomegranate Dark Balsamic Vinegar 🔺 1 tsp smoked paprika  🔺 Squeeze of lemon juice 🔺 Optional: ½ c. grated paremesan cheese Method:...

This simple yet elegant side dish is going to wow everyone at your dinner table. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a roasted ham or turkey dinner — or let it shine beside a simple cut of grilled meat. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs. Russet or red potatoes, cut into ⅛” slices 4 Tbsp. Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter or 3 Tbsp. Butter Olive Oil (vegan option) 3 leeks, white and light green part, sliced thinly 2 large shallots, sliced thinly 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Pinch of...

This delicious cocktail is so easy to make, and tastes absolutely heavenly! If you'd like a non-alcoholic version, try the zero-proof gin from our friends at Bohemian Spirits in Kimberley, BC.   🫐 Blueberry Gin Fizz ✨🫐 Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 oz. gin 1 oz. freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp. Blueberry Basil Preserve ½ oz. egg white Ice cubes Sparkling water, to top Blueberries and/or fresh basil to garnish. 🫐 Add the gin, lemon juice, and Blueberry Basil jam to a shaker, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. 🫐 Add the egg white, and shake again for another 15-20 seconds....