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Dukkah-Crusted Goat Cheese

Dukkah is delicious on everything but it’s especially tasty coating lemon-infused goat cheese bites. These small bites pack a powerful punch of flavor – serve them as an hor d’ouevre or add them to lightly dressed greens for an elegant salad course. Makes 24 appetizers 8 oz soft goat cheese 8 oz cream cheese ¼… read more

Holiday Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts can be a delicious addition to your holiday dinner. This recipe is a celebration of fall with the addition of butternut squash. It comes from Kim Kausen of Flavorful California, Cooking Classes for the Home Cook. Serves 8 Ingredients 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 bags (12 oz. each) fresh cut butternut… read more

Ricotta with Fresh Herbs & Olio Nuovo

Creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and toasted baguette is the perfect partner for the bold flavors of freshly harvested Olio Nuovo. Enjoy this rare and delicious EVOO on all of your favorite fall dishes from soups and vegetables to Thanksgiving turkey. Ingredients ¾ cup fresh ricotta cheese 1 ½  T chopped cilantro 1 ½ T… read more

Bufala Negra Cocktail

The Bufala Negra is a bourbon-based cocktail created by master mixologist Jerry Slater. Our slightly adapted version features ginger ale, fresh basil, and Sweet Sangria Balsamic Vinegar, which is available for a limited time. If you can’t get your hands on Sangria Balsamic, our Traditional Aged Balsamic also works well here. 1 1/2 oz. bourbon… read more

Cocktails with Vinegar – Smokin’ Aces Cocktail

Our first Midwest location, We Olive & Wine Bar Cincinnati recently hosted a silent movie night complete with housemade EVOO popcorn and cinema-themed cocktails featuring We Olive olive oils and vinegars. This sweet and smoky cocktail features both We Olive Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar  and Smoked Olive Oil. It will inspire you to try more cocktails with vinegar… read more

Cocktails with Olive Oil: The Carrie Cocktail

Our first Midwest location, We Olive & Wine Bar Cincinnati recently hosted a silent movie night complete with housemade EVOO popcorn and cinema-themed cocktails featuring We Olive olive oils and vinegars. This thriller features both We Olive Blood Orange Olive Oil and Blood Orange Soda for a frightfully refreshing cocktail. It will inspire you to try more… read more

Jalapeno Margarita

Our first Midwest location, We Olive & Wine Bar Cincinnati recently hosted a silent movie night complete with housemade EVOO popcorn and cinema-themed cocktails featuring We Olive olive oils and vinegars. This spicy take on a margarita features We Olive Jalapeno Olive Oil and will inspire you to try more cocktails with olive oil! From Dusk Till… read more

Cocktails with Vinegar – Across the Universe Cocktail

Our first Midwest location, We Olive & Wine Bar Cincinnati recently hosted a silent movie night complete with housemade EVOO popcorn and cinema-themed cocktails featuring We Olive olive oils and vinegars. This one is a crowd-pleasing rum drink flavored with strawberry and lime and will have you thinking about making more cocktails with vinegar! Across… read more

Lemon Rosemary Cocktail

Try this olive oil cocktail with gin, egg whites, lemon, and our Organic Meyer Lemon Olive Oil (adapted from Marvel Bar) 2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 egg white 1/2 oz. We Olive Organic Meyer Lemon Olive Oil  Ice Rosemary sprigs (optional) –… read more

Bread Dipping Oil

This bread dipping oil makes a deliciously simple start to a casual meal. Serve it as-is or with our Aged Balsamic Vinegar! Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh rosemary, flat-leaf parsley, and oregano 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all… read more