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Castelvetrano Olives with Lemon-Herb Dressing Ingredients: 2 cups Castelvetrano olives, pitted Zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Add the Castelvetrano olives to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the dressing. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste. Allow the olives to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve as an appetizer or snack, and enjoy the refreshing burst of flavors. Wine Pairing Suggestions: Auspicion Chardonnay, Napa 2021, California, $12.99, The Essential Selection This Chardonnay, with its citrus notes, perfectly c...

Ingredients: 200g Manouri cheese, sliced 100g walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp honey 2 cups fresh arugula 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions: Begin by toasting the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Once they start to turn golden brown, drizzle the honey over them. Stir constantly until the walnuts are well-coated and sticky. Remove from heat and let cool. In a small saucepan, reduce the pomegranate juice over low heat until it becomes syrupy. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Arrange the fresh arugula on a plate. Place the Manouri cheese slices on top. Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese and arugula. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the honey-toasted walnuts over the cheese. Finally, drizzle the pomegranate reduction over the entire dish. Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer or light lunch. Wine Pairing Suggestions: Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Gold Ridge Hills 2018, California - $24.99 (The Luxe Collection) ...