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Olive Oil: A Versatile Ingredient for Baking
Olive oil is often associated with savoury dishes, but it can be a fantastic and healthy addition to your baking as well. Incorporating olive oil into your baked goods not only enhances their flavour but also boosts their nutritional value. Here’s how you can use olive oil to elevate your…
Creamy Hot Pepper & Cheese Dip
This is a nice way to introduce olives to a dinner party, served warm, with cocktails. They are great at the family dinner table too. Ingredients Preparation
Honey Mustard Deliciousness Dressing
So easy, baby spinach, organic strawberries, red onion and raw slivered almonds. Toss with the following dressing! Ingredients Preparation
Baked Lamb with Olive Oil and Oregano
A staple of the Greek diet. Fresh olive oil and herbs are used to coat the lamb while it is baked to perfection. Add root vegetables & mini potatoes to the pan for a delicious & satisfying meal. Ingredients Preparation
Warm Turmeric Chicken, Lentil & Mint Salad
Guaranteed to make your house smell good or your money back! Ingredients Turmeric Chicken As an alternative to making the marinade, try Acropolis Organics Honey Garlic Turmeric Olive Oil Lentil & Mint Salad Lemon Yogurt Dressing Preparation This recipe has been provided by Shannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.
Olive Oil vs. Canola Oil
Both olive oil and canola oil contain a high percentage of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs). Both oils are considered heart-healthy, but are they both equally good for you? Let’s compare the two oils. Olive Oil Canola Oil Type Fruit oil made from olives Seed oil made from a variety of the…
Why This Weight Loss Specialist Recommends Acropolis Organics’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Achieve Your Health Goals
As a Certified Nutritional Practitioner who specializes in weight loss, Maya Eid believes that we can achieve a healthier mind and body with real world, back-to-basics nutrition. And according to Maya, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an essential ingredient to any well-balanced diet. “As a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in sustainable…
Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips
Watch out, potato chips. Kale chips are this year’s latest craze in the snack department. Suddenly they seem to be everywhere! Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been provided by Shannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.
Understanding cooking oil smoke points
Everything you know about smoke points is wrong. Smoke points are more than just a simple number. Read on to learn why. Definition of cooking oil smoke point The smoke point of an oil is the temperature at which the oil starts to smoke. This is not to be confused with…
The Ancient Beauty Secret: Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Skin and Hair Care
The beauty industry is booming, with billions of dollars spent every year on skin and hair care products. Many of these “miracle in a jar” solutions promise to moisturize skin, maintain healthy hair, and combat wrinkles. High-end, expensive products often dominate the market, with some boasting “natural” ingredients like olive…
Grilled Peaches with Ginger Yogurt Sauce
Your favourite summer fruit deserves a turn on the barbecue. It’s sweet, smoky—and a lot easier than pie! Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been provided by Shannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.
Warmed Citrus Olives
This is a nice way to introduce olives to a dinner party, served warm, with cocktails. They are great at the family dinner table too. Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been provided by the 3 Greek Sisters and can be found in their cookbook “Three Sisters Back to the Beginning ”
Lemon Yogurt Loaf
Greek baking usually uses butter but this Lemon Yogurt Loaf uses Greek olive oil. It is light and fluffy and the glaze has the perfect zing. Ingredients Makes one loaf For the glaze Preparation For the glaze This recipe has been provided by the 3 Greek Sisters and can be found in…
Olive Oil as a Butter Alternative
When it comes to cooking, olive oil can be a fantastic substitute for butter or margarine in many main course dishes, particularly for frying or sautéing. In countries where olive oil is produced, it’s common to see olive oil and butter used together, creating a flavorful combination that enhances the…
Creamy Garlic Mung Bean Hummus
Your hummus just got a LOT more interesting! Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been provided by – Michelle Vysohlid – Insta : @find_wellness
Roasted Asparagus & Tomato Salad with Lemon Couscous
Your favorite summer fruit deserves a turn on the barbecue. It’s sweet, smoky—and a lot easier than pie! Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been provided by Shannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.
The Art of Olive Oil Tasting: A Beginner’s Guide
For true olive oil enthusiasts, tasting is just as important as the flavour itself. Learning to appreciate the subtle differences in olive oils can enhance your culinary creations and help you choose the perfect oil for any dish. Here’s a quick guide to get you started on the art of…
Organic Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer
Does your gingerbread house need some landscaping? Make our Organic Olive Christmas Tree! This fun and unique Holiday or Christmas dinner appetizer idea also serves as a beautiful centrepiece for the dinner table, and a fun holiday craft to make with your kids! In this video, we show you how…
Watermelon Mint Gazpacho
Nothing cools off the dog days of summer like a bowl of this refreshing watermelon chilled soup. It’s subtle sweetness, touch of mint and pretty pink colour make it especially appealing. Ingredients Preparation This recipe has been adapted from Love & Lemons Watermelon Gazpacho. This recipe has been provided by…
The Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Virgin Olive Oil for Heart Health
The Mediterranean diet, known for promoting heart health, owes much of its benefits to olive oil, a staple rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and antioxidant phenolic compounds (PC). Virgin olive oil (VOO), in particular, retains more of these beneficial compounds compared to refined olive oil (ROO). A recent study…
Veggie Thai Salad with Zesty Squash Sauce
Finding it hard to please everyone at the dinner table? Having a hard time getting your family to eat enough vegetables? Here is the solution. Ingredients Butternut Squash Sauce Salad Preparation This recipe has been provided by Shannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.hannon Proulx – The Glorious Kitchen.