Looking for a perfect topping for burritos? Tacos? Burrito Bowls? Pizza? Look no further. This lime-y, tangy, salty, spread will help elevate any dish and in just 5 minutes! Avocado spread Active Time: 5 Minutes Start to Eat: 5 Minutes Makes: 1 Cup of Spread INTRODUCTION Looking for a perfect topping for burritos? Tacos? Burrito Bowls? Pizza? Look no further. This lime-y, tangy, salty, spread will help elevate any dish. It's also the perfect consistency to replace things like mayonnaise and sour cream for a healthier option! PLUS, this is perfect as a dip for veggies, chips, meatballs, etc. Give it a try, it only takes 5 minutes to make! That's a kick hass avocado INGREDIENTS 1.5 avocados or 1 jumbo avocado 1 lime (or roughly 3 tablespoons) A small handful of cilantro 1 tablespoon garlic powder (or you can use minced) 3 tablespoons olive oil (or more) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Dash of cumin (optional) Dash of cayenne (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Add more lime juice and/or olive oil if too thick. You can play around with this, it's a very forgiving recipe in terms of quantities - so put in the amounts you want! This is my go-to for a lot of recipes, it's a great sour cream or mayonnaise replacement. You can use it as a sauce, a dip, etc. AND since it has so much acid (lime juice) in it, you can store it in a container in the fridge and it will last for a few days! BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY

Take a peek at food photography that'll inspire you to cook, eat, and eat some more. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Are you a small business in LA struggling to make your social media or website stand out or a fellow food blogger who can’t stand the photography part? I’m here to help! Whether you need mouthwatering food photography that captures the essence of your dishes and brand or expert social media management to boost your online presence, I’ve got you covered. Contact me for all your photography and social media needs — let’s whip up something amazing together! loyaloliveoil@gmail.com

Potato salad covered in a sauce full of dill, vinegar, lemon, garlic, mustard, and some sour cream to add a bit of that creaminess you miss from a mayonnaise potato salad. german-style dill potato salad Active Time: 15 Minutes Start to Eat: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-5 INTRODUCTION Listen...I'm not against mayonnaise BUT I do tend to pick vinegar over mayonnaise in most cases, like sandwiches, cold salads, etc. And this salad does not disappoint. It's covered in a sauce full of dill, vinegar, lemon, garlic, mustard, and some sour cream to add a bit of that creaminess you miss from a mayonnaise potato salad. Feel free to add any other veggies you want with this too! I've added asparagus, green beans, green peas, jalapenos, you name it! SPUD-TACTULAR INGREDIENTS 1 lb small potatoes (I used a petite medley with golden, red and purple potatoes) ¼ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon mustard ½ cup fresh dill, chopped 2 tablespoons malt vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons. sour cream 3 scallions, chopped INSTRUCTIONS In a large pot of boiling water. Drop in the whole potatoes (careful not to splash - use a ladle to drop in). Cook for roughly 13-15 minutes, until tender with a fork. While potatoes are cooking, whisk together all ingredients in a bowl, set aside. Drain the water from the potatoes, and with a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes slightly (so it’s in bite-sized pieces but not mashed like mashed potatoes). Add in all ingredients while potatoes are still warm, mix until incorporated, top with any extra dill sprigs. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY

Level up your next butter board with soft pretzels, biscuits, and THIS CINNAMON PUMPKIN BUTTER! CINNAMON PUMPKIN BUTTER Active Time: 5 Minutes Start to Eat: 10 Minutes Makes: 1 cup INTRODUCTION I am all in on the new butter board hype and this would be a perfect fall addition. This smooth and fluffy butter is a perfect sweet and salty spread for a slice of bread, a warm biscuit, a stack of pancakes, or even some sweet potato fries or a soft pretzel! For those who don't love the pumpkin spice trend but love fall flavors, this is a perfect balance! Just some cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree and you're on your way to a mouthful of fall. Make it and serve it in less than 10 minutes! YOU BUTTER BELIEVE IT INGREDIENTS 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg **if using unsalted butter, add 1 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS Add butter to a stand mixer (or hand mixer) and mix on medium until smooth. Add in pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Continue mixing on medium for about 3-4 minutes until all ingredients are combined and the butter looks smooth and slightly fluffy. Serve at room temperature or store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 2 weeks. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

This is THE cookie that will change your opinion on what a chocolate chip cookie should taste like!  Brown Butter chocolate chip COOKIES Active Time: 30 minutes Start to Eat: 3.5 Hours (Including Chill Time) Makes: 10 Cookies INTRODUCTION These cookies are an absolute DREAM. These are so simple yet so complex - a decadent, rich, craveable experience in every bite. This is THE cookie that will change your opinion on what a chocolate chip cookie should taste like! The brown butter adds a nutty, earthiness. The dark brown sugar adds a caramelized, molasses-like flavor and the bread flour gives it an amazingly chewy texture while still giving you the gooey chocolatey centers and crispy crunchy edges. CHIP, CHIP, HORRAY! INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup bread flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips I use all bittersweet but you can use semi-sweet or a mixture of both! I like to roughly chop about 1/2 cup of the chips to give the cookies some chocolate specks throughout the entire cookie. Malden flake salt for topping INSTRUCTIONS First, let's brown that butter! In a small saucepan, heat both kinds of butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter begins to foam and you start to see little brown specks. Cook for another minute then take butter off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature (roughly 8-10 minutes). In a large mixing bowl with whisk, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Next, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix the flours, baking soda, and salt together. Then add that flour mixture to the butter mixer and using a spatula fold it in gently until almost combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips until just combined. Next, scoop your cookies into 10 even balls (a little bigger than golf balls). They should look very shiny, almost "waxy". Sprinkle with flake salt then place them on a parchment-lined 1/4 baking sheet or plate and cover them tightly with plastic. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. I usually chill them overnight. When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350° and line your cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper. Place your chilled cookie dough balls onto the baking sheet (I usually do 6 at a time, leaving plenty of room between them). Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, but the center is still gooey (err on the side of underbaking). Leave on the baking tray to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. ** quick tip is to use a large round cookie cutter right when they get out of the oven to re-shape them into circles, this also helps keep them nice and puffy, instead of flattening out. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

Ever had the brown sugar shaken espresso at Starbucks? Think of that in dessert form! This is a soft, chewy, decadent blondie with big bold espresso flavor balanced with the nuttiness of the brown butter and the sweetness from the granulated and brown sugars.  ESPRESSO BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES Active Time: 15 minutes Start to Eat: 1 hour Makes: 16 blondies INTRODUCTION Ever had the brown sugar shaken espresso at Starbucks? Think of that in dessert form! This is a soft, chewy, decadent blondie with big bold espresso flavor balanced with the nuttiness of the brown butter and the sweetness from the granulated and brown sugars. You might not need that second cup of coffee! These are packed with espresso powder and real espresso to give you that extra boost of energy. Adapted and Modified from Curly Girl Kitchen Espresso yourself INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g)) of unsalted butter 1 1/3 (290g) cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons espresso powder 2 1/2 cups (300g) of flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons espresso, hot and fresh and extra strong! 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (82g) packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Now, let's brown that butter! In a small saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter begins to foam and you start to see little brown specks. Cook for another minute then take butter off the heat and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. In a large mixing bowl with whisk, combine the slightly cooled brown butter and granulated sugar (it will look like wet sand). Next, add the vanilla and eggs and mix until well combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder together. Then add that flour mixture to the butter mixture and using a spatula fold it in gently until combined. Prepare your 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper hanging over the edge for easy removal. Then pour your batter into the pan. Next, mix your hot espresso, brown sugar, and flour together until combined and smooth. Pour this over your blondie batter and using a knife or chopstick (that's what I use) gently swirl it into the blondie batter then level the top. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until the edges are set but the blondies themselves may seem underdone and undercooked. This is fine! Do not overbake these or they will end up dry and cakey instead of that heavenly chewy, gooey blondie that you want! Set the pan on a cooling rack, and cool completely in the pan before removing and cutting into squares. BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

Keeping things salty! Salty recipes from dry rub wings, to spicy gumbo, potato salad, pork belly pizza, and more! KEEPING THINGS SALTY Creamy, spicy, healthy green pasta with fresh green ingredients! Spicy green pasta Active Time: 15 Minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour Serves: 4 Up Up Perfectly spiced weeknight-ready wings SPICY DRY RUB WINGS Active Time: 15 Minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour Makes: 40 Wings Versatile, moist pork meatballs bursting with asian flavors Up Asian pork meatballs Active Time: 20 Minutes Start to Eat: 35 Minutes Makes: 35 Meatballs If you like chili, you will LOVE this gumbo. It has tons of flavor and is packed with veggies and proteins. Active Time: 45 minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes Serves: 6-8 Up Chicken and chorizo gumbo Like Dip 'N Dots but pasta! Packed with flavor and veggies, this is a perfect summer, weeknight meal. Active Time: 10 minutes Start to Eat: 45 Minutes Serves: 6 Up COUSCOUS SALAD A perfectly spicy, flavorful, and easy-to-make buffalo chicken pizza. Up BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA Active Time: 25 Minutes Start to Eat: 35 Minutes Serves: 4 at 2 slices a person Pretty pink beet-pickled eggs for a sweet, salty bite Active Time: 25 minutes Start to Eat: 24 Hours Makes: 8 Eggs and 3 Beets Up PINK PICKLED EGGS Easy, hearty turkey chili with bold flavors and full bellies Up EASY TURKEY CHILI Active Time: 30 Minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes Serves: 6-8 Tangy, delicious pork belly pizza topped with sesame seeds and scallions Active Time: 30minutes Start to Eat: 40 Minutes Serves: 4 at 2 slices a person Up SWEET AND SPICY PORK BELLY PIZZA Creamy, cheesy, crunchy caesar salad with an upgrade...pasta! Up CHICKEN cAESAR PASTA SALAD Active Time: 10 Minutes Start to Eat: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-6 The perfect topper for tacos and burritos or dip for fresh veggies Active Time: 5 minutes Start to Eat: 5 Minutes Makes: 1 Cup of Spread Up AVOCADO SPREAD Vinegar-based purple potato salad is a bright lemon, mustard vinaigrette Up German-style potato salad Active Time: 15 Minutes Start to Eat: 30 Minutes Serves: 4-5 Love a good Marg? This takes it up a notch! Refreshing, spicy, and smoky. Active Time: 5 minutes Start to Eat: 5 Minutes Makes: 1 Drink Up EL CAMINO Stay Loyal! Subscribe to GET recipes Email First Name SUBSCRIBE THANK YOU!

This gumbo has a dark rich roux flavor filled with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. It's packed with so much protein and flavor, you will only need a small bowl for dinner! Chicken and Chorizo GUMBO Active Time: 45 Minutes Start to Eat: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes Serves: 6-8 INTRODUCTION My mom made the BEST gumbo growing up, it was always a favorite. So when I moved away, I asked her for the recipe and started making it myself. The more I made it, the more I tweaked it to make it my own. This gumbo has a dark rich roux flavor filled with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. It's packed with so much protein and flavor, you will only need a small bowl for dinner! Side note, doing this for the first time, the roux is a bit intimidating, you want to get it as dark as possible without burning it - it's tough! MUMBO GUMBO My mom made the BEST gumbo growing up, it was always a favorite. So when I moved away, I asked her for the recipe and started making it myself. The more I made it, the more I tweaked it to make it my own. This gumbo has a dark rich roux flavor filled with juicy chicken and spicy chorizo. It's packed with so much protein and flavor, you will only need a small bowl for dinner! Side note, doing this for the first time, the roux is a bit intimidating, you want to get it as dark as possible without burning it - it's tough! It used to take me 40 minutes just to do the roux because I was too nervous to burn it or curdle it, also I lived in an apartment with a really bad ventilation system and didn't want to set off the fire alarms. But the more I did it, the better I got and now I can make the roux in under 10 minutes. So don't be shy in turning up that heat, and although I hate to waste anything, it is just flour and oil so don't feel bad if you have to ditch it and start over. You got this! INGREDIENTS Gumbo: 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup or 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large jalapenos, finely chopped (add more for extra spice!) 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne powder 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1-quart chicken stock/broth ½ cup vegetable oil 1 link andouille sausage, sliced 1 link chorizo, sliced 2 cups jasmine rice (or rice of your choice) Chicken: 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil INSTRUCTIONS In a medium-sized bowl, combine onion, red pepper, celery, jalapenos, and garlic, set aside. In a small bowl, add flour, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, set aside. Add broth/stock to a saucepan and heat on low - proceed to the following steps. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes, season with garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a large pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chicken, cook chicken until meat is cooked through - but do not overcook! Take out chicken and set aside, and drain the liquid from the pan. Add ½ cup of vegetable oil to the skillet, heat on high scraping the pan to loosen any chicken particles. Gradually add in ½ cup of seasoned flour. Cook, whisking constantly until the roux is a dark red-brown. * see note below Once the roux gets to the desired color, turn off the heat and add the vegetable mixture, whisking constantly. Turn the heat back on to low and cook vegetables until soft (about 3 more minutes) stirring constantly and scraping the pan. Add the heated broth/stock 1 cup at a time to the roux mixture, incorporating each scoop entirely before adding the next. Once all stock has been added, return to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add sausage and chorizo. Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook the jasmine rice so it’s ready when the gumbo is! Cook rice according to the package directions. Finally, add in the chicken and season with salt and pepper, adjust seasonings as desired. Cook for 10 more minutes. The amount is up to you but I usually keep to a 4:1 ratio of gumbo to rice. BON APPETIT! *if it looks like it’s separating (getting chunky), turn down the heat until it pulls back together and gradually turn up the heat again. The roux gets easier the more you do it but the first time might take you up to 45 minutes to get the right color so be ready to switch hands for a break! Ideally, the roux should take 15-20 or fewer minutes to make! BON APPETIT! BACK TO SALTY

Edible, no bake, eggless, black cocoa cookie dough! Perfect for Halloween parties, holidays, and weeknights on the couch. EDIBLE BLACK COCOA COOKIE DOUGH Active Time: 15 Minutes Start to Eat: 15 Minutes Makes: 22 dough scoops INTRODUCTION Guilty of eating more of the cookie dough than the cookie? These are no-guilt, no bake, edible black cocoa cookie dough. Made with flaxseed instead of egg, they still have that wonderful soft chewy texture and are perfectly safe to eat! The black cocoa gives it that very rich chocolate flavor with that perfectly doughy bite, plus the mini chocolate chips adds in that perfect amount of texture. You can freeze in ready-to-eat balls for up to 6 months! The perfect little snack! YOU DOUGH, GIRL! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups (175g) all-purpose flour, tempered 1/2 cup (50g) black cocoa (can use regular cocoa powder) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (180g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder (flaxmeal works!) 3 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup mini chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS First, let's temper your flour! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Spread your flour in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet and "cook" for 10 minutes, mixing the flour halfway through. Cool before using. Next, combine the flaxseed and cold water, mix well and set aside to thicken. Next, in a medium bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt and set aside. In a bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat butter and sugars until well combined. Add the flaxseed mixture, vanilla, and milk and mix on medium speed until fluffy (4-5 minutes). Turn your mixer on low and add in the flour mixture until just combined. Next, fold in your chocolate chips. Finally, devour the bowl! *Can last at room temperature for just a couple of hours. Keep in the fridge for 1 week or you can freeze in ready-to-eat balls for up to 6 months! The perfect little snack! *Cookie Scoop Pictured BON APPETIT! BACK TO SWEETS

Food Photography, Food Inspiration, Recipe Innovation. Just a woman in a ill-lit Los Angeles apartment sharing her love for food with those who want to try some new things! ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Elise Wine (yes, that's my real last name)! I currently live in Los Angeles, but grew up in Boston and was born in France. I share a cozy 2-bedroom apartment with my husband, where the kitchen may be poorly lit, and the stove is electric, but that doesn’t stop me from creating and capturing delicious meals and baked goods. My wonderful husband is my handy dandy food taster and I don't think he's mad about it. As a self-taught and mom-taught cook, my love for food and its diverse cultural roots runs deep. My mom’s work took her to places like Hong Kong, France, Portugal, and Thailand, introducing me to a world of flavors at a young age. Every time she returned, we’d experiment in the kitchen, recreating the dishes she fell in love with in each country. That sparked my love and passion for flavor and variety in food. I believe that life is too short not to explore strange, delicious, and flavorful foods. Food is more than just sustenance; it’s a universal language that brings love, laughter, and lasting memories. Some of my fondest memories revolve around food, from learning to roll sushi with my mom (and her endless patience) to enjoying my grandma’s special “yellow rice” during the holidays—turns out it was just saffron, but how was I supposed to know that?! Whether it’s our family’s annual New Year’s Eve sushi night out or trying out a new recipe, food has always been at the heart of my most cherished moments. I’m thrilled to share my culinary creations and food photography with you so you can get inspired and create memories with your loved ones. Here at Loyal Olive Oil, you’ll find inspired recipes that reflect my love for bold flavors, creative presentation, and the joy that food brings. Fun Facts: I love plain cold pasta straight from the fridge. I've been making my own sushi since I was 10. I love all things Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. I love playing video games. Yes, my last name is really Wine, and yes, I do love wine! I snort when I laugh, and I cook whenever I’m bored, angry, sad, happy, or just plain hungry—so let’s just say I cook a lot. Welcome to Loyal Olive Oil, where food, photography, and flavor come together. BON APPÉTIT! ABOUT MAUI We rescued a puppy in the summer of 2020 and named him MAUI. We named him Maui because he was wandering around the beach when he was found and he has some awesome features that make him look Hawaiian (in our opinion). Also, we love Pixar movies and are obsessed with Moana. He is a goofball and loves being around when I am cooking and photographing all of the goodies. He is a mixed breed for sure. He is mostly Chihuahua with some Toy Fox Terrier and a whole bunch of other breeds. We love him bunches and he's a model for sure so you will probably be seeing a lot of him in future photos! His favorite foods are Beef, Salmon, Shrimp, Broccoli, yogurt, and cheese! ABOUT US Matt and I have been together since 2011 - Woah! We met when we were both 20 working a summer job at a movie theater. This was in a small town between our two home towns in Massachusetts. Our parent's houses being so close together makes holidays a breeze since our families are just two towns apart. We share a huge passion for movies—so much so that we host an Oscar party every year and aim to see a new movie every week. We’re both absolutely in love with The Lord of the Rings series (seriously, the best movies ever made). We also enjoy staying active, whether it’s going on walks, hikes, or spending time at the beach (our first date was on a beach, after all). Our college years took us to different schools in Boston. I pursued Theater at Suffolk (still asking myself, what was I thinking?!), while Matt went to MassArt for Animation, and he’s crushing it! After four years, we moved in together into a small Brighton, MA apartment with a horrendous kitchen. We met some awesome people, had amazing times, and navigated a few crazy work experiences. But after three years, we decided to take a leap and move all the way to Los Angeles. When we arrived in LA, I had never been to California until I stepped off the plane. I was so nervous, but we’ve truly fallen in love with life here. That said, I miss my friends and family back east like crazy. In the summer of 2020, Matt and I had a trip planned to San Diego, one of our all-time favorite places, especially Ocean Beach (OB). That’s where he proposed! Everyone says this, but it truly was amazing—I cried a lot. That same week, we adopted our fur baby, Maui! So, while 2020 was challenging for many reasons, it also turned out to be one of the best years of my life. In the fall of 2021, we got married!!! Planning a wedding during a pandemic was no picnic, but honestly? It was a year filled with unforgettable memories, and I got to spend extra time with friends and family that I might not have had otherwise. September 18, 2021, was one of the best days of my life. Matt is the most incredible human, and I’m seriously one lucky lady. I walked down the aisle to the epic Jurassic Park Theme, and our first dance song was “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story. What did we have to eat did you ask? We kept it true to us. Our favorite sub shop, Monica’s Mercato in Boston, catered about 100 Italian subs, and The Rusty Can, a fantastic BBQ joint, provided brisket, pulled pork, and mac and cheese. For dessert, we indulged in my all-time favorite Boston doughnuts from Union Square Donuts. Oh boy, was it amazingly delicious! So there you have it, a little about Elise, Matt, and Maui! We’re just a couple of movie-loving, food-obsessed, adventure-seeking souls enjoying life in Los Angeles with our adorable pup. LET'S CHAT! Send Thanks for contacting me!