Remember how easy it was to make our Smashed Potatoes? Well here’s something very similar and it’s just as easy to prepare. Even if you’re not a cabbage fan, you might just love this healthy alternative on Saint Patrick’s Day. Just a few simple ingredients with roasted cabbage brings out a sweet nutty flavor that you’ll enjoy any time of year. Throw them on the grill as a side dish with burgers or steaks! Continue reading “Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Infused Olive Oil”
Chimichurri sauce is an essential Argentinean condiment (typically made with parsley, oregano, vinegar, and garlic) and always accompanies any type of grilled meat. This fool-proof recipe can’t get any easier: throw all ingredients into a food processor and give it a whirl. Typical recipes have you make the chimichurri a day before serving in order to give the flavors a chance to meld. However, with our oregano-infused balsamic vinegar we were able to serve this delicious condiment immediately (we even had leftovers the next day and there was no difference in taste). So give it a whirl and let us know what you think! Continue reading “Chimichurri Sauce with Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic Vinegar”
The base of this salad is just three ingredients: kale, radicchio and Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts are chopped like little cabbages and the slightly bitter taste of radicchio blends well with sweet and tangy dried cranberries and the simple lemon and fennel vinaigrette. This salad was also recommended by Ina Garten to accompany our Slow Roasted Spiced Pork with Lime Olive Oil and Jalapeno Balsamic Vinegar. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Continue reading “Winter Slaw with Kale, Brussels Sprouts and Whole Herb Fennel Olive Oil Dressing”
Cold and rainy days lend themselves to slow roasted dinners. This recipe was inspired by Ina Garten’s slow roasted spiced pork. It’s also great for entertaining since it can be prepared ahead of time so you spend the evening with your guests and not cooking in the kitchen. The Latin flavors of onion, oregano, jalapeno and cumin are brought together beautifully in this dish. One of our favorite accompaniments is our Easy Cornbread with Chipotle Olive Oil. Continue reading “Slow Roasted Spiced Pork with Lime Olive Oil and Jalapeno Balsamic Vinegar”
A few years back we posted an easy mid-week pasta recipe that doesn’t require a lot of planning and uses ingredients that you probably already have on-hand (Penne Pasta with Tomato-Garlic Tuna Sauce and Mint). Here’s another variation from Cooks Illustrated that is just as easy and doesn’t skimp on flavor. You can prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking and it all comes together in about 30 minutes from start to finish. You’ll make this one of your go-to dishes when you’re pressed for time and didn’t plan anything for dinner! Continue reading “Penne Pasta and Garlic-Lemon Tuna Sauce with Capers and Parsley”
Here’s another “bowl-full-of-healthy” salad recipe where we loved both the flavor and the simplicity. Adapted from Martha Stewart, the base of this dressing is our healthful lemon olive oil and a ripe avocado; add a few other simple ingredients and whip it up in a food processor. Lentils, kale, almonds and sprouts join the party to complete this nutritious and flavorful dish. We made things even easier by using vacuum-packed cooked lentils widely available in most supermarkets. This dressing has a “creamy” feel to it without all the bad fats so make more and use it to jazz up a simple side salad. Continue reading “Kale and Lentil Bowl with a Lemon Olive Oil and Avocado Dressing”
Here’s a quick and easy holiday cookie recipe that’s a little lighter than those butter-laden batters and also has a bright citrus note. We used our popular Blood Orange olive oil instead of butter and added the juice and zest of an orange to boost the orange flavor. You can also make these crunchy cookies with our Persian Lime or Lemon olive oil. Sounds like a great trio for your next holiday cookie exchange! Continue reading “Blood Orange Olive Oil Cookies”
We’ve all had bland, steamed cauliflower before but have you ever tried roasting it? The brown, caramelized edges achieve a nutty, buttery flavor without adding any butter! Try this roasted cauliflower soup at your holiday table or as part of an intimate New Year’s Eve dinner. Continue reading “Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil”
Tradition calls for festive dishes like candied yams during the holidays but if you want a break from the butter-laden sweet potatoes smothered in overly sweet marshmallows we have an alternative that you will absolutely love. The inspiration came from a recipe we found on the Eating Well website but we tweaked it a bit using our own Butter Olive Oil. Additionally, this lighter healthier sweet potato casserole version gets a lot of its sweetness from crushed pineapple and our Cinnamon Pear balsamic vinegar. To top it off, we made an airy, lightly sweet meringue instead of the usual marshmallows. It was very easy to do; you can pipe it onto the casserole using a zipper-locking bag or just spread it on with a spatula. Give it a try this holiday season and you’ll find it just as delicious; even the kids asked for seconds! Continue reading “Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole with Cinnamon Pear Balsamic and a Meringue Topping”
Pairing our premium extra virgin olive oil and our balsamic vinegars is an easy and healthy way to bring fresh, interesting, exotic flavors to your table. Listed below are some of the most popular pairing combinations at Olive This! Pairings are listed first by Oils and then by Balsamics. We recommend using equal parts of oil and vinegar.
Please come back here often as new pairings are posted and new flavors are added!
| VINEGARS | Suggested Pairings: |
|---|---|
| Blackberry Ginger (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Blueberry | |
| Cara Cara Orange Vanilla (White Balsamic) | |
| Cascadian Wild Raspberry (White Balsamic) | |
| Coconut (White Balsamic) | |
| Cranberry Pear (White Balsamic) | |
| Dark Chocolate (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Espresso (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Fig (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Golden Pineapple (White Balsamic) | |
| Grapefruit (White Balsamic) | |
| Gravenstein Apple (White Balsamic) | |
| Honey Ginger (White Balsamic) | |
| Jalapeno (White Balsamic) | |
| Key Lime (White Balsamic) | |
| Lavender (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Lemongrass Mint (White Balsamic) | |
| Mango (White Balsamic) | |
| Maple (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Neapolitan Herb (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Oregano (White Balsamic) | |
| Peach (White Balsamic) | |
| Pomegranate (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Raspberry (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Serrano Honey (White Balsamic) | |
| Sicilian Lemon (White Balsamic) | |
| Strawberry (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Tangerine (Dark Balsamic) | |
| Traditional, 18-year Aged (Dark Balsamic) |
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