The Perfect Marinated Mushrooms

This marinade is a delicious combo of Southern Italian flavors: lemon, chile, olive oil, oregano. However, if you like, feel free to add and/or replace it with your favorite herbs and flavorings.  Meaty style mushrooms are best for this recipe. If you don’t have freshly foraged mushrooms, look for store-bought ones such as cremini, shiitake or king trumpets. The recipe is easy and straightforward but does require a little time to complete. But, the results are so worth it! Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds meaty mushrooms 4 Cups of O’Live A Little’s Sweet Cider Vinegar Kosher salt or pure sea...

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Italian Fennel Fantasy Bake

Ingredients 3 Medium to Large Heads of Fennel 2 Large sweet Onions 2 Large Bulbs of Garlic Roasted ½ Cup Fresh Basil ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese – preferably 24 month 2 Tablespoons Fennel Seed toasted and ground in a spice mill or coffee bean grinder or, 2 teaspoons fennel pollen O’Live A Little’s Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Method Of Prep Chop fennel and onions into approx. 1” pcs. (Keep them separate as they can take varying times to roast). Toss with the olive oil to coat well. Spread out (separately) in one layer...

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