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The Market Challenge
Summer is here and we are off and selling ORENO HELLENIC LADI. We are fortunate here in the South to have so many farmers markets selling local seasonal produce and the ORENO HELLENI LADI family is happy to announce that we are a vendor at one of these fine markets. The Traveler’s Rest Farmer’s Market (TRFM) in located in Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina and is open on Saturdays through October from 9 to 1. Check out their website for all the happenings at http://travelersrestfarmersmarket.com/ It is a joy to be part of the local market and as we talk to our family about all the friendly people we meet and…
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Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers
Here’s the refreshing sweet flavor of hummus with roasted red peppers that not only enhance the hummus flavor, but adds a colorful topping to add to your table. You can enjoy this dish summer or winter with your favorite chips or toasted pita bread wedges. For this recipe you will need: 1 (20 oz) can + 1 (7 oz) can chickpeas, drained ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Oreno Hellenic Ladi preferred) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice is best, but there’s always the bottled juice as second choice 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon tahini (sesame seed paste in a jar) 4 tablespoons roasted red…
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A White Clam Sauce served with your favorite Pasta
Not a lot of time to prepare a light dinner. How about pasta with your favorite salad paired with a glass of white wine for a relaxing dinner? If this sounds like the dinner for you, this simple recipe is the one for you. For the clam sauce: 12 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Oreno Hellenic Ladi preferred) 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic 2 cups clam broth (fresh/bottled) 1/2 cup dry white wine salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cans minced or chopped clams finely chopped parsley for garnish Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet until a light glaze forms. Add the garlic and cook…
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Basil Pesto
When summer arrives and there is plenty of fresh basil, you will want to stock up on this aromatic basil pesto. This is a favorite for all those pasta lovers. You will need: 2 cups of fresh picked green basil-torn but not bruised 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Oreno Hellenic Ladi preferred) 2 tablespoons pine nuts (these can be pricey at times, but well worth it) 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 teaspoon salt Put all the items into a blender and mix at high speed. It doesn’t take long for all the pesto to reach the paste consistency. This is too good to waste so you want to stop…
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
