http://www.olindaridge.com For olive oil lovers: all about olive oil and the Mediterranean diet. Find recipes, olive oil information, news and events by Olinda Ridge Olive Company, handcrafters of healthy and fresh extra virgin olive oil and organic olive oil from California. en-us marketing@olindaridge.com (managing editor) http://www.antonellasevero.com/olinda_upload/olindaridge-logo.jpg http://www.olindaridge.com 126 126 http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Seafood-Fish/Shrimp-and-Scallop-Ceviche Astonish your guests with this delicious marinated seafood cocktail in which the citrus cooks the shrimps and scallops. Serve as an appetizer or first course. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Appetizers-Salads/Marinated-Artichoke-Hearts Cleaning the artichokes properly is 2/3 of the process of any artichoke dish. Adding the right amounts of olive oil and vinegar finishes off the preservation to create a zesty appetizer in this particular recipe. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Appetizers-Salads/Orange-and-Olives-Salad Submitted by one of our Oakland customers, whose daughter called our California oil-cured olives "da bomb." This salad is a great vegan choice. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Appetizers-Salads/Pan-con-tomate One of the most well-known and loved dishes found in Spain, originating in the Catalonia region, is simple to make, using basic ingredients such as toasted bread, olive oil, ripe tomatoes, garlic and salt. It can be served as a tapa (snack) or to accompany a meal. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Pastas-Soups/Zuppa-di-Ceci-Garbanzo-Bean-Soup A quick and satisfying meal with garbanzos paired with hunks of Italian bread and a salad. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Meat-Poultry/Lamb-with-Red-Peppers-and-Rioja The garlic, peppers, herbs and red wine give this lamb stew a rich flavor. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Desserts-Breads/Lemon-Olive-Oil-Cake Using the Olinda Ridge Lemon olive oil in this traditional olive oil cake rather than just any extra virgin olive oil yields a lighter taste while enhancing the lemon. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Desserts-Breads/Spice-Up-Your-Desserts-with-Balsamic-Vinegar You don't have to be a culinary adventurer to enjoy the combination of balsamic vinegar with desserts. With just a few drizzles, you can transform your simple desserts into unique gourmet treats that will intrigue your guests. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Meat-Poultry/Chicken-Cacciatore-with-Olives Olives add a robust flavor to this classic rustic Italian dish. A savory dish that's easy to make! http://www.olindaridge.com/Health-Resources/Articles/The-Art-of-Tasting-Extra-Virgin-Olive-OIl You don't have to be an expert to know how to taste olive oil. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to run your own tasting session. http://www.olindaridge.com/Organic-Olive-Oil If you truly want to eat organically you should be cooking with organic olive oil. Find out how we make our award-winning 100% organic extra virgin olive oil. http://www.olindaridge.com/Olive-Oil-Health-Benefits-At-a-Glance Here are 5 reasons why extra virgin olive oil is good for you. http://www.olindaridge.com/Health-Resources/FAQs Aren't the best olive oils greenish in color? What is the sediment floating in the bottle? Is olive oil fattening? Find out the answer to these and other questions in our FAQs. http://www.olindaridge.com/Health-Resources/Articles/Healthy-and-Tasty-Eating-with-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil With a rich historical past, what is known as liquid gold is not only good for you, but makes your food taste great. Learn more about the culture of olive oil and its health benefits. http://www.olindaridge.com/Recipe-Ideas/Pastas-Soups/Creamy-Pumpkin-Soup Here's a warm, satisfying soup that is healthy and delicious. Its texture is creamy, but without the cream!