The good news is that olive oil can be consumed any hour of the day. The bigger news is that family-owned Garcia de la Cruz organic olive oils and premium stuffed olives are available in Whole Foods and Amazon! This makes cooking at home easier, healthier and even more delicious.
Last week, I made dessert for breakfast with a spin on Spanish Magdalenas and Olive Oil Infused Coffee. The inspiration continues with another nibble highlighting the Garcia de la Cruz Premium Stuffed Olives ~ Pimento, Garlic, Manchego Cheese ~ and easy Olive Oil Infused Mediterraneo Cocktail.
Drop a note after you try these to let me know what you think! Garcia de la Cruz products can be found in Whole Foods and Amazon.
Mixed Olive Crostini
Ingredients
- ½ cup Garcia de la Cruz Pimento Stuffed Olives, finely chopped
- ½ cup Garcia de la Cruz Garlic Stuffed Olives, finely chopped
- ½ cup Garcia de la Cruz Manchego Cheese Stuffed Olives, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Garcia de la Cruz EVOO, plus more for brushing
- ½ cup dairy-free ricotta cheese
- OR ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 loaf of rustic bread *I chose olive bread because I can’t have too much of a good thing! You might also choose a baguette or even sourdough.
Directions
- Slice bread into even pieces, about ½ inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet and brush with Garcia de la Cruz EVOO.
- Broil 3-4 inches from heat on LOW for 1-2 minutes until bread is warmed. We are not looking for crispiness quite yet! Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6-7 ingredients.
- Spread olive mixture on bread and return to the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Easy Olive Oil Mediterraneo
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Garcia de la Cruz EVOO
- 1 egg white
- 2 oz On The Rocks Aviation cocktail mix *I love this mix because of the floral and fruity notes. It is made with a light juniper and citrus gin, serving up a distinctive flavor profile.
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Juice from ½ of a lemon, about 1 oz
- Fresh basil leaf
- Garcia de la Cruz Pimento Stuffed Olives as garnish
Directions
- Add Garcia de la Cruz EVOO and egg while to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is frothy and the olive oil is emulsified.
- Into the same shaker, pour in cocktail mix, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake until frothy.
- Strain into a glass and garnish with Garcia de la Cruz Stuffed Olives
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