Side Dishes

Roasted Carrots with Chevere and Honey
4 Tablespoons Herbs de Provence 12 medium carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 4 Teaspoons smoked or regular honey, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 Tablespoons crumbled Chevere Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Toss olive oil, carrots, 1 teaspoon honey...

Black Currant Carrots
2 Tablespoons Black Currant Balsamic 2 Carrots 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Tablespoon Single Varietal EVOO Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice carrots into 1/2 inch slices. Toss in bowl with sea salt, brown sugar, butter, olive oil, and balsamic. Evenly distribute the carrots alon...

Grilled Neapolitan Mushrooms
2 Tbsp Mushroom Sage, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan Herb 1 Tbsp Neapolitan Herb 1/ 4 Tsp Garlic Powder Salt and Pepper to Taste 1/2 Tbsp Freshly Minced Italian Parsley 8 oz Stuffing Mushrooms Heat the grill or broiler on medium heat. Mix the EVOO of choice, Neapolitan Herb, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Clean the mushrooms. Set them on a plate and brush with EVOO/balsamic mixture. Let stand at least 15 minutes to absorb flavor. Brush once more and pl...

Grilled Carrots
8-10 Large Carrots King’s EVOO (Your Favorite Flavor) Grilling Seasoning of Your Choice Drizzle peeled carrots with olive oil and seasoning. Place carrots in tin foil and put on grill, rotating until soft. Place carrots directly on gr...

Meatballs
1 Pound Ground Beef 1/2 Pound Ground Pork 1/3 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs 4 Gloves Garlic, Minced 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten 1 Small Onion, Minced 3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese 3 Tbsp Grated Romano Cheese 3 Tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley 3 Tbsp Minced Fresh Basil 1 Cup EVO...

Tuscan Cauliflower
1 Head Cauliflower 3 Tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside. Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces.  In a medium bowl drizzle the cauliflower with Tuscan Herb...

Tuscan Beets
medium-sized golden beets tops removed 3 medium-sized red beets tops removed 2 cups Traditional  Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons Tuscan Herb Olive Oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub the outside of the beets...

White Bean and Dill Spread
 Ingredients 3 – 15.5 oz cans of white cannellini beans, drained (or 2.5 cups cooked cooled beans, drained) 2 cloves fresh garlic 1/3 cup Dill Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Sea salt to taste Additional UP Certified Olive Oil for drizzling Place the beans, garlic, dill olive oil and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor or blender and process until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning based...

Lemon Stuffed Tapenade
Ingredients: 1 – 20 oz. jar Lemon Stuffed Olives2 teaspoons brined capers, drained1 large garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped1 tablespoon champagne vinegar1/4 cup fresh Extra Virgin olive oil Instructions:Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a coarse paste (or desired consistency).  Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Serve with crackers, pita, or grilled bague...

Roasted Potatoes and Peppers
Ingredients: 2 lbs small potatoes, cubed 1 Green bell pepper, chopped 1 Red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup Rosemary Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place potatoes and pepper in a large bowl.  Add Rosemary Olive Oil, salt and pepper and toss, well.  Transfer to parch...