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2 cups of roasted, unsalted peanuts 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of sugar (or Honey flavored to liking)(use local honey to fight off germs) 1/4 cup Robust Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (may use a little less olive oil if using honey) Place the peanuts in the jar of your blender. Add the salt and sugar (if using). Pour the olive oil over the peanuts and wait 30 seconds until the oil flows to the bottom of the jar. Turn the blender on high. Process until the desired level of creaminess or up to 2 minutes for super...

For the Crust: 2 cups white whole wheat flour or all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of fruity extra virgin olive oil (Hojiblanca) 1/2 ice cold water preheat oven to 375 Combine the flour and the salt in a bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.  Blend the extra virgin olive oil and ice water together well. Pour into the food processor and pulse a few  more times until the mixture comes together. On a floured surface roll out the dough and fit in a 9 " diameter pan or a quiche pan.  For the Quiche...

Samosa Dough: 3 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 3 tablespoons of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 cup of water Samosa Filling: 2 cups of cubed cooked potatoes, drained 2 tablespoons of Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup of diced onion 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon of curry powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cumin (to taste) 1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 1 small green serrano, seeded and minced fine salt and pepper to taste...

5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 16 ounce mascarpone - softened 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of Marsala Wine 3/4 cup of strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons of rum 3 tablespoons of Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup of ground chocolate Directions:  Whisk 1/3 of the sugar with egg yolks for 2 minutes until light  yellow and tripled in volume. Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium sauce pan of simmering water. Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for...

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup of canned pumpkin (or fresh pumpkin pureed) 1/2 cup Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (mild or medium) 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup walnut pieces (optional) 1/2 cup of raisons (optional) Equipment needed: 9 X 5 inch loaf pan, preferably nonstick, or unglazed ceramic stoneware. A stoneware pan will give the bread a particularly nice crust. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Position a rack in the center of the oven.  Combine the flour,...