Grecian Pantry Gift Basket

Tassos award winning PEZA P.D.OExtra Virgin Olive Oil
Tassos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tassos Pited Kalamata Olives
Tassos Sundried Tomatoes
Tassos Bruschetta Olivara
Tassos Bruschetta Kalamata
Tassos Florinas Red Peppers
Tassos Embroidered Apron
Tassos Serving Bowl
12 oz package of Orzo Pasta
Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Enter to win this Basket at your participating local grocery retailer. With more than 30 participating retailers, your chances of winning have never been better. Simply stop by your local retailer, fill out a sweepstakes ticket and pace it within the ballot box at the store.

A name will be randomly drawn from each participating store will, and will be awarded the prize for pickup at our corporate headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. No purchase is necessary to win. Rules and regulations are as follows:

1. PROMOTION – The “Tassos Spring Harvest Gift Basket” Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on March 1, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on April 1, 2012 (the “Promotion Period”). On or about April 2, 2012 there will be a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Entry in the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other promotion, contest or Sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, each participant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Tassos LLC, (“the Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

2. ENTRY – To enter fill out the sweepstake card with your first and last name, telephone number including area code and e-mail address and place the card in the sweepstake basket at your local vendor. To be included in the Drawing, entries must be within the respective sweepstake boxes by April 1, 2012. Limit one entry per person. All Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible or damaged mail or e-mail that results from any source – technical, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, garbled or delayed entries or other communications or other technical problems related to the Sweepstakes or Sweepstakes entries. Entries will be disqualified if Sponsor determines, at its sole discretion, that entrants have attempted to or have tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, or who otherwise violates these rules.

3. ELIGIBILITY – Open only to legal U.S. residents who reside in the state of Illinois who are 18 years old or older as of date of entry. All winners will need to provide state identification as proof of age. Tassos LLC (“Sponsor”) and its parent companies, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (“Sponsor and its agents”) and members of their immediate families and people living in the same household of each are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is void in states outside of Illinois, U.S. military installations in foreign countries, and where prohibited by law. All federal, state laws and regulations apply.

4. DRAWINGS – The potential winners will be determined by random drawing from all eligible entries on or about April 2, 2012 and will be notified by Sponsor or its representative by phone or e-mail, using the contact information provided at the time of entry. The drawing will be conducted at Tassos LLC, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 by Sponsor or its designee, the judge of the Sweepstakes, whose decisions are final and binding. Sponsor shall have no liability for any potential winner notification that is not received by any potential winner for any reason. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Sponsor is not responsible if a potential prize winner does not receive his/her winner notification, redemption instructions or corresponding prize because a fraudulent or bogus e-mail address was provided at the time of registration or because the e-mail notification is misdirected or bounces back or is intercepted by SPAM or other e-mail filters. If a potential winner does not respond within three (3) days of the date of the prize notification, fails to comply with the instructions contained in the prize notification within that time period, is ineligible for the prize, or refuses to accept the prize, Sponsor reserves the right to randomly choose an alternate potential winner from the pool of remaining eligible entries. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate potential winner. Sponsor or its representative will successively attempt to contact up to two (2) alternate potential winners for each prize in accordance with the above procedure, and if there is still no confirmed winner after such attempts have been made, the applicable prize will not be awarded. Winner will be required to show proof of identity (using a government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, etc.) and may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability Release and, except where prohibited, a Publicity Release within fourteen days (14) of attempted notification in order to claim prize. If the winner is aged 18 or over as required by the rules, but a minor in his or her state of residence, the prize will be awarded in the name of the minor’s parent or legal guardian, who will also be responsible for signing any necessary releases, consents and affidavits. An entrant is not a winner unless and until the entrant’s eligibility and has been verified and entrant has complied with all Sweepstakes requirements. Pickup of prizes will be required. Pickup location will be at the participating store where the sweepstakes submission took place.

5. PRIZES – Sponsor will award one (1) winner a basket filled with $125 worth of product per participating location. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit one prize per household. All prizes will be awarded. Prizes are non-transferable. No prize substitutions or cash equivalent, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor if an advertised prize becomes unavailable. Winners are responsible for all taxes, including applicable federal, state and local. If any winner is 18 or older, as required, but a minor in his or her state of residence, winner’s parent or legal guardian must sign all required documents. All winners will need to provide state identification as proof of age. Prizes may take up to ninety (90) days from drawing date to distribute.

6. GENERAL – Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Sweepstakes if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or other conditions beyond Sponsor’s control, and to select winners from eligible entries received on or before the termination date. Sponsor is not responsible for any failure to contact entrants, whether due to technical or human error. By entering, entrants agree: (1) to release the Sponsor, and their respective employees, directors, officers, affiliates and agents from all liability, injuries, loss and/or damage of any kind arising from their participation in the Sweepstakes or the acceptance, receipt, possession, shipping, handling, loss, use or misuse of, or travel to or from, any prize or prize-related activity; (2) to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the judge; and (3) to be contacted by Sponsor by telephone and/or e-mail regarding the Sweepstakes. By accepting a prize, each winner consents to the use of his/her name, photograph, and likeness for advertising, trade, and promotional purposes without additional compensation in all media worldwide except where prohibited by law. Entrants and winners assume sole liability for injuries, including personal injuries and/or damage to person or property, caused or claimed to be caused by participating in this Sweepstakes or the acceptance, receipt, possession, shipping, handling, loss, use or misuse of, or travels to or from any prize or prize-related activity. Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of Illinois, with venue in Cook County, Illinois. All claims must be resolved in the state or federal courts in Cook County, Illinois. Sponsor reserves the right to suspend or terminate the 2012 “Tassos Spring Harvest Gift Basket” Sweepstakes or modify the Sweepstakes rules at any time. All prizes claimed in accordance with these official rules will be awarded.

7. WINNER’S LIST – To receive a list of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to address below to be received by no later than April 1, 2012: Tassos, 2012 “Tassos Spring Harvest Gift Basket” Sweepstakes Attn: Winner List, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

8. SPONSOR – Tassos LLC, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. ©2012 Tassos LLC. All rights reserved.

Tassos® Race to the Cure Basket

In honor of Tassos’ participation in the Grand Chefs Gala, starting Jan. 26 and lasting throughout 2012, TASSOS will donate a portion of proceeds from Tassos® Race to the Cure Basket sales to further research toward the cure to Cystic Fibrosis. This gourmet gift basket includes a variety of award winning products used by the very chefs participating in the Grand Chefs Gala event and features a custom, embroidered 4 Star Executive Chef’s Coat commemorating the 2012 Grand Chefs Gala.

“Doing everything we can to help in finding the cure to a disease that afflicts more than 30,000 children and adults in the US is as much a part of our business plan as providing the best, high quality Mediterranean products that the world has to offer,” said Michael Chronopolous, CFO / COO Tassos LLC. “We are thrilled to do our part in working with both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the stellar collection of world class Chefs assembled for this worthy cause.”

Tassos encourages all of its loyal customers to give the gift of life saving research and join them in taking one step closer in the race to the cure by donating to CF today at CFF.ORG and by making your next gift for friends, relations or business colleagues the gift of life saving research and gourmet food with the purchase of the Tassos® Race to the Cure Basket.

Christmas is around the corner and it’s about that time to start thinking about the perfect holiday gift for relatives, co-workers, and clients. This year, Tassos will be offering a new selection of Gift Baskets for sale that are perfect for the novice, gourmet cook or Martini lover in your circle of friends and family.

In light of the holiday season, Tassos will be giving you the chance to win a Tassos Holiday Gift Basket by simply shopping at your local retailer in the Chicagoland area! With more than 50 participating retailers, your chances of winning have never been better. Simply stop by your local retailer, fill out a sweepstakes ticket and pace it within the ballot box at the store.

A name will be randomly drawn from each participating store will, and will be awarded the prize for pickup at our corporate headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. No purchase is necessary to win. Rules and regulations are as follows:

1. PROMOTION – The “Tassos Holiday Gift Basket” Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on November 1, 2011 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on December 19, 2011 (the “Promotion Period”). On or about December 20, 2012 there will be a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Entry in the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other promotion, contest or Sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, each participant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Tassos LLC, (“the Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

Tassos Dirty Martini Gift Basket

2. ENTRY – To enter fill out the sweepstake card with your first and last name, telephone number including area code and e-mail address and place the card in the sweepstake basket at your local vendor. To be included in the Drawing, entries must be within the respective sweepstake boxes by December 19, 2011. Limit one entry per person. All Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible or damaged mail or e-mail that results from any source – technical, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, garbled or delayed entries or other communications or other technical problems related to the Sweepstakes or Sweepstakes entries. Entries will be disqualified if Sponsor determines, at its sole discretion, that entrants have attempted to or have tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, or who otherwise violates these rules.

3. ELIGIBILITY – Open only to legal U.S. residents who reside in the state of Illinois who are 21 years old or older as of date of entry. All winners will need to provide state identification as proof of age. Tassos LLC (“Sponsor”) and its parent companies, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (“Sponsor and its agents”) and members of their immediate families and people living in the same household of each are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is void in states outside of Illinois, U.S. military installations in foreign countries, and where prohibited by law. All federal, state laws and regulations apply.

4. DRAWINGS – The potential winners will be determined by random drawing from all eligible entries on or about December 20, 2012 and will be notified by Sponsor or its representative by phone or e-mail, using the contact information provided at the time of entry. The drawing will be conducted at Tassos LLC, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 by Sponsor or its designee, the judge of the Sweepstakes, whose decisions are final and binding. Sponsor shall have no liability for any potential winner notification that is not received by any potential winner for any reason. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Sponsor is not responsible if a potential prize winner does not receive his/her winner notification, redemption instructions or corresponding prize because a fraudulent or bogus e-mail address was provided at the time of registration or because the e-mail notification is misdirected or bounces back or is intercepted by SPAM or other e-mail filters. If a potential winner does not respond within three (3) days of the date of the prize notification, fails to comply with the instructions contained in the prize notification within that time period, is ineligible for the prize, or refuses to accept the prize, Sponsor reserves the right to randomly choose an alternate potential winner from the pool of remaining eligible entries. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate potential winner. Sponsor or its representative will successively attempt to contact up to two (2) alternate potential winners for each prize in accordance with the above procedure, and if there is still no confirmed winner after such attempts have been made, the applicable prize will not be awarded. Winner will be required to show proof of identity (using a government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, etc.) and may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability Release and, except where prohibited, a Publicity Release within fourteen days (14) of attempted notification in order to claim prize. If the winner is aged 21 or over as required by the rules, but a minor in his or her state of residence, the prize will be awarded in the name of the minor’s parent or legal guardian, who will also be responsible for signing any necessary releases, consents and affidavits. An entrant is not a winner unless and until the entrant’s eligibility and has been verified and entrant has complied with all Sweepstakes requirements. Pickup of prizes will be required. Pickup location will be at the participating store where the sweepstakes submission took place.

5. PRIZES – Sponsor will award one (1) winner a basket filled with $125 worth of product per participating location. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit one prize per household. All prizes will be awarded. Prizes are non-transferable. No prize substitutions or cash equivalent, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor if an advertised prize becomes unavailable. Winners are responsible for all taxes, including applicable federal, state and local. If any winner is 21 or older, as required, but a minor in his or her state of residence, winner’s parent or legal guardian must sign all required documents. All winners will need to provide state identification as proof of age. Prizes may take up to ninety (90) days from drawing date to distribute.

Tassos Delicatessen Gift Basket

6. GENERAL – Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Sweepstakes if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or other conditions beyond Sponsor’s control, and to select winners from eligible entries received on or before the termination date. Sponsor is not responsible for any failure to contact entrants, whether due to technical or human error. By entering, entrants agree: (1) to release the Sponsor, and their respective employees, directors, officers, affiliates and agents from all liability, injuries, loss and/or damage of any kind arising from their participation in the Sweepstakes or the acceptance, receipt, possession, shipping, handling, loss, use or misuse of, or travel to or from, any prize or prize-related activity; (2) to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the judge; and (3) to be contacted by Sponsor by telephone and/or e-mail regarding the Sweepstakes. By accepting a prize, each winner consents to the use of his/her name, photograph, and likeness for advertising, trade, and promotional purposes without additional compensation in all media worldwide except where prohibited by law. Entrants and winners assume sole liability for injuries, including personal injuries and/or damage to person or property, caused or claimed to be caused by participating in this Sweepstakes or the acceptance, receipt, possession, shipping, handling, loss, use or misuse of, or travels to or from any prize or prize-related activity. Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of Illinois, with venue in Cook County, Illinois. All claims must be resolved in the state or federal courts in Cook County, Illinois. Sponsor reserves the right to suspend or terminate the 2011 “Tassos Holiday Gift Basket” Sweepstakes or modify the Sweepstakes rules at any time. All prizes claimed in accordance with these official rules will be awarded.

7. WINNER’S LIST – To receive a list of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to address below to be received by no later than December 19, 2011: Tassos, 2011 “Tassos Holiday Gift Basket” Sweepstakes Attn: Winner List, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

8. SPONSOR – Tassos LLC, Two Mid America Plaza, Suite 520, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. ©2011 Tassos LLC. All rights reserved.

Treasure Island Cooking School is focused on collaborating with local and international chefs who understand the importance of creating authentic dishes using the freshest and finest ingredients offered in Chicago.C lasses are intimate and delicious and some are even hand’s on, though each class creates an exclusive environment for the participants to either ask questions of the chef or assist the chef with creating one of the masterpieces being served that evening.

The menu is as follows:

Menu:

Tassos® Mediterranean Salad
Tassos® Kalamata Olive, Artichoke heart and Sundried Tomato Pizza
Tassos®Pan Seared Scallops with Red Pepper Cream Sauce and Penne Pasta
Tassos® Honey Sticks

Ingredients:

• 6 – Ice Cubes
• 1 shot glass of Vodka (optional)
• Bloody Mary Mix
• Celery Salt
• Steak sauce
• Hot sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• Lemon Slice
• Ground pepper
• Celery Stalk
• Tassos® Jalapeno / Garlic Stuffed or Pimento Stuffed Olives

Directions:

Wet the rim of one eight oz glass, roll the rim in Celery Salt. Add Ice Cubes and Vodka. Fill the glass about 1 inch from the top of the glass with Tomato juice. Add approx 2 Tbl of steak sauce, a splash of hot sauce & Worcestershire sauce.

Cut and wash 1 celery stalk add to the glass & stir well.

Garnish with Ground Pepper, Lemon  slice, and Tassos® Jalapeno / Garlic Stuffed or Pimento Stuffed Olives to taste.

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• 2 large tomatoes, cut in quarters
• 1 Tassos® Florinas Red Pepper cut in strips
• 1 small onion, sliced in rings
• 1 can (6 1/2 or 7 ounces) tuna in water
• 2 tablespoons Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 8 Tassos® Chili Pepper Stuffed Olives, sliced
• 2 teaspoons Tassos® Chili Pepper Stuffed Olive Brine
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:

Salad dressing:
Add Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Tassos® Chili Pepper Stuffed Olive Brine, minced garlic, salt, pepper and dry mustard in a sealable jar. Seal tightly and shake vigorously to blend. Sprinkle chopped olives over the salad.

Tuna Preparation:
Drain and flake tuna in a mixing bowl. Add dressing and mix thoroughly.

Plating:
Arrange tomato quarters on a salad serving platter; place Tassos® Florinas Red Pepper strips and onion rings in center. Place sliced Tassos® Chili Pepper Stuffed Olives on top of the salad.

Ingredients

• 2-3 Slices of Deli Ham
• 3-5 Slices of Deli Pepperoni
• 3-5 Slices of Deli Genoa Salami
• 2-3 Slices Deli Provolone
• 1 tablespoon Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 Tassos® Sundried Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tassos® Red Pepper Spread (Coulis)
• Individual sized Ciabatta Loaf – Any type of bread can be used

Directions

Slice Cibatta loaf and spread Tassos® Red Pepper Spread (Coulis) on both sides of the bread. Layer Tassos® Sundried Tomatoes, cheese, Ham, Pepperoni and Salami. Use Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil to coat the outside of the Cibatta sandwich and place in an electric grill for approximately 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the center is warmed.

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Ingredients

• 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, trimmed, pounded to 1/3-inch thickness
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Tassos® Fine Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 8 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 30 Tassos® Pitted Kalamata Olives, slice lengthwise
• 16 grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Score chicken breasts with sharp knife and place into a large glass baking dish.

Whisk 1/2 cup Tassos® Fine Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, 6 teaspoons oregano, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 3 tablespoons dressing for tomatoes. Pour remaining dressing into a sealed bag with chicken, cover and refrigerate 3 to 6 hours, turning occasionally to ensure that chicken is fully immersed.

Toss Tassos® Pitted Kalamata Olives, tomatoes, feta, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, and reserved dressing in medium bowl. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons Tassos® Fine Virgin Olive Oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

Transfer to platter, spoon tomato mixture onto chicken, and season with salt and pepper.

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• 1/4 cup Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 pounds red snapper fillets
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Tassos® Pitted Kalamata Olives, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Heat Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add half of fish to skillet and sauté until just solid in center, approximately 2.5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to platter. Repeat with remaining fish. Add parsley and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, Tassos® Pitted Kalamata Olives, and garlic. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over fish.

• 1/3 Jar Tassos® Sundried Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine Tassos® Sundried Tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion in a food processor and well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Add Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parmesan cheese. Salt to taste.

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