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IN SEASON
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING WITH CALIVIRGIN OLIVE OIL By SUZANNE LEDBETTER
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or this monthly feature, we typically highlight the seasonal bounty available in San Joaquin County. But we think NOW is the time to celebrate the award-winning olive oils and balsamic vinegars of one of the nation’s finest olive oil producers. After all, this is the holiday season, where family get togethers, holiday festivities, and cocktail parties are filling up our calendars. With dozens of Calivirgin’s gourmet food products available to step up your holiday cuisine, we’ve created three seriously delicious dishes to serve at your festive celebrations or bring along next time you’re an invitee.
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BAKED FETA DIP
Featuring Calivirgin Blood Orange Olive Oil
INGREDIENTS ½ c. Calivirgin Blood Orange Olive Oil Juice of half an orange 1 ½ c. mixed olives 3 sprigs fresh oregano ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper 4 whole Calabrian chilies
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place feta in an oven-proof dish and pour blood orange olive oil over feta. Arrange mixed olives and Calabrian chilies around feta. Sprinkle red pepper, black pepper, and oregano over top of cheese. Add two to three quartered blood oranges and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with toasted pita, baguette, or naan.
