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Erin Rynne
Homemade Mac & Cheese- The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Homemade Mac & Cheese

Ingredients: 16 oz Elbow Macaroni Salt, for pasta water 4 Tbsp Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour 4 cups Milk, warm 1 tsp Salt (or to taste) ½ tsp Black Pepper (or to taste) ½ tsp Mustard Powder (optional) ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional) 4 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated 1 cup Gruyere Cheese, grated 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional garnish) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain...

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Tracey Wilkinson
Margarita Flatbread Pizza Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Margarita Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients:  For the flatbread: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp Milanese Gremolata EVOO Pinch of salt For the pizza topping: ½ cup Marinara or pizza sauce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 to 2 balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped 1 tbsp Milanese Gremolata EVOO 1 tbsp Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: Red pepper flakes Parmesan cheese, grated  Instructions: In a bowl, combine the warm water and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Sprinkle the...

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Tracey Wilkinson
Hearty Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Hearty Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:  For the Filling: 2 tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large carrots, diced 1 cup frozen vegetable medley 1 cup diced potatoes (small cubes) 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 3 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste For the Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup EVOO 6 tbsp ice water (more if needed) Instructions: Preparing the Filling: In a large skillet, heat the EVOO over medium heat. Add...

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Tracey Wilkinson
Baked Feta Pasta at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Baked Pasta with Feta

Ingredients: 12 ounces (340g) pasta (such as penne or rigatoni) 1 pint (about 2 cups) cherry tomatoes 8 ounces (about 1 cup) feta cheese, block or crumbled 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Choose an oven-safe baking dish that can accommodate the pasta. A 9x13-inch baking dish works well. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. If using a block of feta cheese, cut it into smaller...

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