Morocco Gold extra virgin olive oil can be added to all of your favourite, traditional vegies to draw out the flavour and make your Thanksgiving dinner extra delicious.
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
It was celebrated much earlier than our current celebration, possibly in late September. There were about 50 European settlers and around 90 native Americans who attended the 3-day feast.
What state raises the most turkeys?
With 41 million turkeys raised in 2015 Minnesota tops the chart for turkey production. Next up is North Carolina with 31 million turkeys raised. Then Arkansas coming in third with 27.5 million turkeys.
Green Beans With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Morocco Gold extra virgin olive oil
- Coarse grey sea salt to taste
- Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
Butternut Squash With Garlic And Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Morocco Gold extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 butternut squash, average size
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel and cube squash.
- In a large bowl mix minced garlic (i use a garlic press) and olive oil. Add cubed squash and coat with the oil mixture.
- Dump all ingredients out of bowl and in to a glass casserole dish. Any size will do really but it will cook faster if it is more spread out.
- Cook 40-45 minutes, stirring once or twice. Squash is done when it is tender.
