Olivado Canada

Bean Salad with Avocado Oil

Swish — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:35:53 +0000

Seeking a great summer salad recipe? Look no further than Cuisine d’Hélène for a delicious and healthy bean salad using our buttery avocado oil!

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Swish — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:01:57 +0000

We’re obsessed with this delicious recipe for homemade mayonnaise by Jessica of delicious obsession! Using both avocado oil and/or macadamia nut oil, Jessica’s homemade mayonnaise (click here) is worthy of whipping up this summer for added taste to many meals!

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Crazy Beauty Tricks That Really Work – Avocado Oil

Swish — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:53:44 +0000

Crazy, but it works! Avocado oil is an amazing ingredient for skincare as it is for cooking. Check out Whole Living (click here) for a beauty trick using avocado oil that will keep your skin’s moisture levels balanced and protected.

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VIDEO: Researchers push high fat diet for weight loss

Swish — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:21:21 +0000

“AUT University researchers want people to start eating more fat – the very thing that’s supposed to make us all obese… The diet promotes eating lots of vegetables along with food containing natural fats – such as nuts, seeds, fish, olive oil, avocado oil, unprocessed meat and full-fat dairy products.”

Click image below to watch 3 News NZ segment:

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Flourless Mango Cake with Macadamia Nut Oil!

Swish — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:10 +0000

Try using Olivado‘s buttery Macadamia Nut Oil in this fantastic recipe for Flourless Mango Cake by Viviane of Chocolate Chilli Mango! Visit her blog here for the recipe!

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Olivado Oils Featured in City Style & Living Magazine Spring 2013 Issue!

Swish — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:42:17 +0000

Check out the latest issue of City Style & Living Magazine for this great feature by Marc Duncan on our oils in time for spring/summer cooking! The roast with macadamia nut oil (see feature for recipe) looks too good to be true!

Welcome Olivado Canada to Pinterest!

Swish — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:36:21 +0000

Follow us on Pinterest for a celebration of all things Olivado including recipe boards featuring each one of our popular and delicious oils including our Avocado oil and Macadamia Nut oil, Olivado in the press, and more! Visit http://pinterest.com/olivadocanada and repin away!

La Cuisine Helene

Swish — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:27:10 +0000

Check out the Date Bran Muffin recipe on the La Cuisine Helene blog today, using Olivado Omega Plus Oil.

http://www.lacuisinehelene.com/2013/02/date-bran-muffins-giveaway.html

Happy Holidays from our Kitchen to Yours!

Olivado — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:10:27 +0000

Tis the season to put away the scale and indulge, so for now let’s forget about the calorie counters and enjoy! At Olivado we believe in a balanced and healthy diet yet understand that every now and again especially this time of year it is fun to bake up something sweet and festive.

For a quick and easy but wonderfully sweet treat, try these red and green holiday cookies.

Fun Festive Cake Mix Cookies

1 package of chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup of Olivado Macadamia Nut Oil
1 large egg
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp of confectioners sugar
1 tsp of vanilla

Preheat oven to 350°, In a large bowl combine cake mix, Macadamia Nut Oil and egg at low speed until moistened and dough is mixed. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2” apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes.

While cookies are cooling whip cream, sugar and vanilla together . Separate in to three small bowls. Add red and green food coloring to two of the three bowls. Spread whip cream on cooled cookie then carefully place another cookie on top. Festive and colorful cookie sandwiches.

For those of you who are health conscious all year round or have guests who would appreciate a healthy Holiday side dish, try this Toasted Quinoa and Cranberry Salad.

Toasted Quinoa and Cranberry Salad

Rich in protein this vegetarian side dish is a healthy alternative for the holiday season.

2 cups Quinoa
2 tbsp of corn syrup
1/3 cup of cider vinegar
2 tbsp of Dijon mustard
1 tbsp of sweet paprika
1 tbsp of thyme
½ teaspoon of salt and pepper
1/3 cup of Olivado Avocado Oil
1 love of minced garlic
2 red peppers sliced
2 yellow peppers sliced
3 cups of Arugula or spinach
2 green onions chopped
½ cup of pine nuts
½ cup of cranberries

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to spread dry Quinoa. Toast for 5 min or until golden. Bring 2 cups of water to boil, add toasted quinoa reduce heat and allow to simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes or water is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk corn syrup, vinegar, mustard, paprika, thyme and garlic together. Add oil slowly while whisking constantly until combined. Spread sliced peppers on a lined baking sheet, coat with 2 tbsps of dressing mixture. Roast for 20 min or until tender. Toss Quinoa, peppers and dressing together in a bowl. Garnish with pine nuts and cranberries.

Granola Bars with Macadamia Nut Oil!

Swish — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:34:49 +0000

Make these your own by adding nuts or dried fruit. Perfect snack for after school or on-the-go!

INGREDIENTS

4 ½ cups of Rolled oats

1 cup of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

½ cup of Olivado Macadamia Nut Oil

½ cup of honey

1/3 cup of brown sugar

2 cups of chocolate chips

*variations include, mini marshmallows, almonds, walnuts, cranberries…

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease one 9×13 inch pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, Macadamia nut oil, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the two cups of chocolate chips or add-ins desired. Lightly press mixture in to the pan. Bake at 325 degree’s for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 min then cut in to bars. Let cool completely before removing from pan.