Pistachio Gelato with Olive Oil, Crushed Pistachios, and Maldon Sea Salt 2 servings Ingredients:4 scoops Pistachio Gelato 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios 4 tablespoons Z Family Grotto Olive oil Small sprinkle of flaky Maldon Sea Salt Instructions:Place 2 scoops each into 2 ice cream serving dishes.Pour 2 tablespoons Z Family Grotto Olive Oil over each serving.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon […]

Lemon Olive Oil Cake Basil Scented Whipped Cream For the Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: Sift flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, into a medium sized mixing bowl. Stir in the polenta. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle mix the sugar and the oil on a low speed until […]

Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic Ingredients: Instructions: Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on package. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water. Place the garlic and Z Family Grotto Olive Oil in a large sauté pan. Heat on medium low until garlic tales on color and becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the […]

Tuna Consurva – Oilve Oil Poached Tuna This is great in pasta, salads, on crostini, and even in sandwiches  Ingredients: Enough Z Family Grotto Olive Oil to cover the tuna when placed in a sauté pan which holds the tuna closely together in a single layer. Instructions: Fill the pan about halfway up with Z […]

Classic Pesto Ingredients: Process: Put the Basil, Parsley, Pine Nuts, and Garlic in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse until fully chopped. Then in a stream add the oil through the feeding tube while processing. Taste with a spoon and season to taste with salt and pepper. If at this point the pesto seems […]

Blood Orange and Fennel Salad with Citrus Juices and EVOO Mixed Citrus, Fennel, and Arugula Salad Ingredients: Instructions for the salad: