Beyond the Ranch

California Seafood Stew This creamy seafood stew is the perfect way to warm up during the chilly months. We combined the best of seafood with our favorite Pasolivo products, and of course, bacon, to make a delicious meal. Ingredients: •3 Tbsp + 2 tsp, divided use, Pasolivo Classic Olive Oil •2 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into small cubes, patted dry •2 tsp + 2 tsp, divided use, Pasolivo Roasted Garlic Salt •¾ pound bacon (about 10 slices) •1 c onion, chopped •2 cups seafood stock, fish stock, or if necessary chicken stock •12 oz mixed seafood – shrimp, scallops, or other •12 oz cod filets •2 cups half and half •Pasolivo Basil Olive Oil, to serve •Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 3 Tbsp Pasolivo Olive Oil with cubed potatoes. Place in a single layer on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with 2 tsp Pasolivo Roasted Garlic Salt. Roast in oven 20 minute, stir. Continue to roast until potatoes are tender, stirring every 5 minutes. At the same time roast bacon on...

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Pad Thai is a classic Thai noodle stir-fry dish featuring delicious vegetables, peanuts, and a variety of textures and fresh flavors. Our Pasolivo Classic Olive Oil brings these flavors out beautifully.  We'll teach you how to make our favorite Pad Thai recipe, Pasolivo style, featuring our Classic Olive Oil.     Ingredients:  · 8 oz Pad Thai Rice Noodles · Pad Thai Sauce: 3 Tbsp fish sauce 4 Tbsp dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 4 tsp sriracha hot sauce 4 tsp lime juice · 4 Tbsp Pasolivo Classic Olive Oil, divided use · 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced thinly · 3 cloves garlic, minced · 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced · 3 eggs · 5 green onion, sliced, divided use · 1 1/2 cup carrots, sliced into match sticks · 1 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts · 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping · 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, plus more for topping · 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges · Optional Pasolivo Red Jalapeno Olive Oil to drizzle     Directions:  Prepare rice...

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Nut Crumbs are a step up from any bread crumb you’d find at the supermarket. A healthy bread crumb alternative, Nut Crumbs are an all-natural product - always gluten free, paleo, vegan, and sugar free. Use Nut Crumbs anywhere you’d use traditional bread crumbs: chicken thighs, to top a casserole, stuffed vegetables – the options are endless.  Here are our top three favorite Nut Crumb recipes featuring Original Nut Crumbs, Coconut Curry Nut Crumbs, and Italian Nut Crumbs.  All recipes are created by Susan Laughlin. Original Nut Crumb Crab Cakes Ingredients: • 2/3 cup Pasolivo Original Nut Crumbs • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 2 tsp dijon mustard • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • 1/8 tsp Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt • 1 lb lump crab meat • 2 Tbsp melted butter • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise • 1 tsp hot sauce Directions:  Whisk together egg, mustard, parsley, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, and salt together in a...

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With all the fake extra virgin olive oil in stores, it can be hard to know what to buy. Here's what Marisa Bloch says on how to identify a high quality extra virgin olive oil. [embed]http://youtu.be/lEAZi4_bSmM[/embed]

You might be doing Valentines day in this year and that means impressing your valentine with a delicious homemade dinner.  Here's the perfect main course and cocktail to prepare. Butternut Squash Ravioli in Sage Brown Butter Sauce Ingredients:  For the filling: •1/2 butternut squash, peeled, cored and sliced into 1” cubes •1 shallot, ends removed, skin intact •1 tsp Pasolivo Roasted Garlic Sea Salt •2 tsp Pasolivo Herbes De Provence Blend •3 tbsp Pasolivo Rosemary Olive Oil •2 Tbsp mascarpone cheese •1/4 cup shredded parmesan, plus more for serving •1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts For the pasta dough: •2 cup flour, or 8 oz. •5 large egg yolks •2 large eggs For the sauce: •4 Tbsp unsalted butter •2 Tbsp Pasolivo Rosemary Olive Oil •1 garlic clove, minced •15 sage leaves Directions: For the filling: Toss the squash, shallot, Roasted Garlic Sea Salt, Herbes de Provence, and Rosemary Olive Oil together on a baking sheet and roast in the oven, loosely covered in foil at 425° for 35 minutes. Set aside until cool, then remove the skin from the...

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These healthy Apple Oat Muffins include the healthy fats and polyphenols of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, protein, fiber, honey, and of course, deliciousness! Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups wheat flour • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1 1/2 Tbsp Pasolivo Sugar & Spice Blend • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup peeled and grated carrots • 1 cup green apple, chopped • 3/4 cup chopped pecans • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 1/3 cup Pasolivo Cucina Olive Oil • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt • 2 eggs • Pinch of Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt • 1 tsp almond flavoring • 1/2 cup Pasolivo Orange Blossom Honey Brush muffin pan with Pasolivo Cucina Olive Oil. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, oats, Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt and Pasolivo Sugar & Spice Blend. Stir in apples, carrots, cranberries, and pecans. In separate bowl, combine Pasolivo Cucina Olive Oil, Greek yogurt, almond flavoring, eggs, and Pasolivo Orange Blossom Honey. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Spoon batter into...

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Can you use extra virgin olive oil for frying? Listen to what Marisa Bloch has to say about this popular olive oil question. https://youtu.be/HbvpeRZ_2xQ Find more great information at www.pasolivo.com

Are you trying to be healthy in the new year but not willing to sacrifice flavor? This winter fruit salad keeps you healthy, happy, and includes protein, healthy fats, fruits and vinegar for digestive health. Enjoy! Ingredients: • Apple, sliced • Orange, peeled and sectioned • Pomegranate Arils • Chopped pecans • Pasolivo Winter Ambrosia Vinegar • Pasolivo Orange Blossom Honey • Pasolivo Tangerine Olive Oil Mix Winter Ambrosia Vinegar, Orange Blossom Honey, and Tangerine Olive Oil to taste. Set aside. Cut up fruits and combine with pecans. Drizzle dressing on fruit and enjoy.

Marisa Bloch, general manager at Pasolivo and Level 2 Olive Oil Sommelier reviews the incredible proven benefits of extra virgin olive oil. https://youtu.be/yHcr9WGKPrk

Marisa Bloch, general manager at Pasolivo and Level 2 Olive Oil Sommelier discusses why an extra virgin olive oil should be bitter, and how to take some of the bitterness out of olive oil if too potent for a dish. https://youtu.be/v-jsl0PhzyQ To see all our great Pasolivo products, click here.