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Can You Guess Which Celebrity is a Fan of Jeff’s Naturals Castelvetrano Olives?

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The Jeff’s Garden family had a wonderful surprise this week! Imagine our glee when we opened the October 2018 issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine and happened upon an article about actress Tracee Ellis Ross where she claims to be a fan of our Castelvetrano Olives! It just so happens that we are also huge fans of Tracee Ellis Ross- what a wonderful coincidence!

Jeff's Naturals Castelvetrano Olives

We have to put our giddiness aside for a moment to brag about these delicious treats boasting a unique nutty, buttery flavor, mild brine, and wonderful natural green color! These memorable olives are a favorite snack olive in Italy and growing in popularity in the United States.

Jeff’s Garden Castelvetrano Olives are ideal for elevating a variety of recipes any time of the day (or for snacking straight from the jar like Tracee Ellis Ross)! Here are a few easy ways to enjoy this delicious treat around the clock.

 

BREAKFAST
Enjoy them first thing in the morning with this simple Mediterranean inspired Baked Eggs with Olives dish.

LUNCH
Make your lunch hour your “power-hour” and fuel up with energizing and satisfying Heirloom and Castelvetrano Tuna Salad

DINNER
Add flavor to braised meat dishes by adding Castelvetrano Olives and elevate your dinner table with elegant side dishes like this Spring Farro & Castelvetrano Salad & Kale & Citrus Salad using fresh, seasonal veggies and herbs.

Create this fast & easy side dish by adding pitted, sliced Jeff’s Garden Castelvetrano Olives to hot couscous, along with salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, sliced green onions, and chopped flat-leaf parsley. You can also create a delightful salad by tossing pitted Castelvetrano Olives with mixed baby greens, orange sections, shaved fennel and a light lemon vinaigrette.

SNACKTIME
Serve Jeff’s Garden Castelvetrano Olives as a quick and addictive snack by themselves or alongside Spanish Marcona almonds and Manchego cheese.

Stir a splash of white wine into basil pesto and toss with a bowl of Castelvetrano Olives to for a unique and flavorful snack. You can also deepen the flavor of Castelvetrano Olives by roasting them in the oven before serving. For color, sprinkle in a bit of orange zest and serve warm!

Host your own happy hour and serve Cheese Stuffed Fried Green Olives and a Castelvetrano’tini. Cheers!

Smoked Salmon and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Bruschetta

Smoked Salmon and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Bruschetta

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Our featured recipe this month puts an elegant twist on a classic Italian appetizer, bruschetta. While we usually think of bruschetta as toasted sliced bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil, this version captures the savory flavors of roasted bell peppers, smoked salmon, chives and capers.

The Red Pepper Aioli not only knocks this dish into the stratosphere, but it can also be made fairly simply by pureeing 1/4 cup Jeff’s Garden Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, drained and 1/2 cup mayonnaise in a small food processor. It can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

While this appetizer can be enjoyed on any occasion, it’s absolutely delicious paired with your favorite white (or red) wine as you gather with friends this fall or even over the holidays. Hope you enjoy and please look out for more recipes made fresh in the Jeff’s Naturals kitchen.

Smoked Salmon & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Bruschetta

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6-8

INGREDIENTS
1 baguette crusty French bread
1/3 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 large red onion, minced
8 oz. Jeff’s Garden Roasted Bell Pepper Strips, drained
4 oz. Wild Smoked Salmon
4 oz. Jeff’s Garden Imported Non-Pareil Capers, drained
2 oz. fresh chives

PREPARATION
Preheat broiler. Slice bread into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Drizzle with 1/3 cup olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast bread in the broiler, turning once and removing when edges have browned. Roast onion in a pan over medium-high heat until edges just start to brown, about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Dice peppers, and add to a large mixing bowl with the now cooled red onions. Shred the salmon using two forks to pull the meat apart, reducing the slices to the size of the peppers and onions. Add salmon and capers to the bowl and mix to combine evenly. Chop chives into 1-inch long pieces and set aside.

To assemble, top each piece of bread with a small spoonful of the aioli dressing, then follow with a slightly larger amount of the salmon mixture. Top with a few pieces of chopped chives to complete this delicious appetizer.