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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

This colorful and delicious quiche is an unexpected departure from other more traditional recipes.  Our Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil adds an earthy savory flavor balanced with the sweet earthiness of the roasted root vegetables.  Phyllo crust is a light and crunchy variation on the standard pie crust.

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Classic Hummus Dip

Our classic hummus recipe is a simple yet perfectly balanced, flavorful dip you can make in a matter of minutes at home. For this recipe we use traditional Middle Eastern spices to give the dip its warm, earthy, flavor and finish it with our spicy Harissa Olive Oil and Za'atar blend of spices which is a fragrant blend of dried thyme, oregano, toasty sesame seeds, and tart sumac.

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Traditionally we use basil but for this particular snack we used a combination of fresh oregano, fresh mint, and green onion which worked beautifully. 

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Middle Eastern Salad with Za’atar

This is one of our favorite simple salads; fresh and full of flavor enhanced with a hint of exotic spice. A simple yet impressive crowd pleaser.  Juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, tart and creamy Greek yogurt, brought together by a fresh and luxurious extra virgin olive oil and the perfect savory spice mixture.  

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Hearty Greek Salad

We’re always changing up our version of a “Greek Salad”. Sometimes we keep it a simple “Horiatiki” or Village Salad with the basics and other times we add chicken, and use a crunchy Romain as a base. The secret in this Greek salad is the dressing!

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Insalata Perfetta

Literally "perfect salad", this salad starts with a variety of fresh spring lettuces and greens and is dressed with extra virgin olive oil and good vinegars. (In Italy there is no such thing as "Italian Dressing".)

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Cranberry Almond Date Delight

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Roasted Almond

2/3 cup Dry Cranberry 

12 pitted Dates

1 Tablespoon Black Currant Balsamic 

Directions

Grind Almonds fine in a food processor.

Add Cranberries and grind further, add pitted Dates and grind till well combined.  Move the combined ingredients into a plastic bag along with a tablespoon balsamic vinegar and knead well till well mixed. 

Use plastic wrap to make small balls and candy wrap with waxed paper.  

Yield: 40-50 ½” balls

Vegan* Gluten Free*

Recipe Courtesy of Junko Geil

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Phyllo Crust Quiche with Root Veggies

Island Olive Oil Dipping Blend Recipe’s

For best flavor let dip set for 30 minutes at room temperature. 

Bread Dip
Mix 1 tablespoon Island Olive Oil Dipping Blend with ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with slices of warm crusty bread.

Pasta Salad Dressing
Mix 1 tablespoon Island Olive Oil Dipping Blend with ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. Add to 1lb cooked, drained and cooled pasta. Stir in your favorite fresh vegetables. Top with ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve as a side dish or add cubes of cooked chicken for a main entrée. Serve warm or cold.

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