We serve this fresh and flavorful summer salad in our wine bar during the warmer months. It’s a delicious starter or side salad but it makes a light summer meal when topped with grilled chicken or shrimp. Serves 1 2 cups baby spinach 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup candied… read more
This strawberry salsa recipe is adaptable and can be made with a variety of fruits and your favorite white balsamic vinegar.* Use it to top grilled chicken, fish or pork, tacos or tortilla chips. Makes 3 cups Ingredients: 2 cups diced strawberries 3/4 cup red onion, diced (1 small) 2 tablespoons jalapeno, minced (about 1)… read more
The Hot Toddy is a classic cold-weather drink that both warms and soothes what ails you. The original version includes lemon which we’ve swapped for balsamic vinegar. It’s important that you use sweeter, syrupy balsamic like We Olive’s or the resulting drink will be very, very tart. We love this with any of our fruity… read more
PUMPKIN PANCAKES These pumpkin pancakes from The Brown Eyed Baker make the perfect breakfast on a chilly fall morning. We’ve swapped out the vegetable oil in the original recipe for a fruity extra virgin olive oil, but we also love these with Blood Orange Olive Oil! Makes 6 PANCAKES INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons light… read more
Spicy Olive Hummus While we do love a good hummus made from carefully cooked chickpeas blended to the perfect consistency, we don’t always have time to make hummus from scratch. Try this recipe to transform plain old store-bought hummus into a flavorful and delicious dip. 16 oz plain hummus 2 oz We Olive Jalapeno Olive… read more
A Perfect Summer Salad This recipe comes from one of our favorite bloggers, Smitten Kitchen, who adapted this recipe from the cookbook Saladish. We love the use of ricotta salata in place of feta and the touch pepitas for crunch! Try this with your favorite EVOO or for extra flavor try Meyer Lemon or Fresh… read more
This classic Italian pasta is quick and easy but delicious. It’s the perfect dish to showcase a robust olive oil. Serves 4 1 lb spaghetti 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red chili, finely chopped A large handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Salt 1 Cook the spaghetti in plenty of… read more
1 teaspoon We Olive Jalapeno Olive Oil 1 tablespoon We Olive Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar 2 ounces tequila 1 ounce triple Sec 1 ounce fresh lime juice Lime wedge for garnish To make: Put Jalapeno Olive Oil into a highball glass. Fill 3/4th with ice. In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and… read more
This Spiced Sangria is perfect for entertaining and can be adapted with any of your favorite We Olive Balsamic Vinegars. We like a darker balsamic vinegar, like our Aged Balsamic or Mission Fig. If you’d like to use a White Balsamic, like peach, try swapping the apples for peaches and nectarines! Serves 8 1 750… read more
This three ingredient appetizer makes entertaining a breeze! Serve with crackers or crostini or add to an artisan cheese and charcuterie board. Makes 1 ½ cups Ingredients 1 7-ounce jar We Olive Black Olive Tapenade ½ cup We Olive Balsamic Fig Almond Spread We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil Crackers or crostini for serving In… read more
