Bring a jar of these pickles to your next picnic or bbq. I love the taste of these crisp slightly sweet, tangy and a bit spicy pickles on hot summer days. This recipe is complements from our friends at Olive ‘n Kickin. But plan ahead. They take 10 days for the flavors to set and the pickles to be ready. Continue reading “Jalapeno Balsamic Refrigerator Dill Pickles”
Sheet Pan Red Apple Balsamic and Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil Chicken Dinner
This dish has become our family weeknight standby recipe. It is quick and easy and truly takes only one pan. We even line our pan with aluminum foil making clean up a breeze as well. Prepare the vegetables, season the chicken and roast it all together in the oven. Often we use Garlic Olive Oil or even the Tuscan Herb, but all of this rain these past weeks has us longing for our grill. Therefore we grabbed the versatile Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil to impart a light smoked flavor to this dish. Enjoy! Continue reading “Sheet Pan Red Apple Balsamic and Olive Wood Smoked Olive Oil Chicken Dinner”
Spicy Kale Chips
While kale chips have been all the rage lately, the key to making the chips extraordinary is in the olive oil. Originally in this recipe I used Smoked Chaabani Pepper Olive Oil which unfortunately our supplier has discontinued. Today when whipping up a batch of kale chips I reach for one of our specially infused spicy blend olive oils: Spicy Calabrian Pesto Olive Oil or Harissa Olive Oil. Other favorite options are to use our spiciest olive oil, Baklouti. Whichever oil you choose these chips are guaranteed to be irresistible, healthy snacks. Continue reading “Spicy Kale Chips”
Maple Balsamic Glazed Ham
This recipe, with only 3 ingredients, would be perfect for any holiday table! Continue reading “Maple Balsamic Glazed Ham”
Savory Red Apple Hand Pies
I love a good cheese board. Lately Fall themed ones are popping up at parties with their selection of sharp cheddar cheeses, walnuts and crisp apples. They inspired me. Why make another sweet apple pie when you can make it savory?! Continue reading “Savory Red Apple Hand Pies”
Lemon Dill Avocado Chicken Salad
I wish I was one of those people with their own flourishing herb garden. But I’m not. This means I never make this simple salad recipe as much as I crave it. This mayonnaise-less chicken salad revolves around a bright dill herbs. Until now. Continue reading “Lemon Dill Avocado Chicken Salad”
Mom’s PB&J
Here’s a fun recipe submitted by Christy in Michigan to celebrate back to school. All the flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a glass. Continue reading “Mom’s PB&J”
Fresh Fig & Prosciutto Pizza on Cauliflower Crust
Today’s recipe is a collision of two items discovered during my latest trip to the grocery store. After spying prepared cauliflower crusts in the freezer section I decided today was the day to answer my curiosity about these crusts. Then from the produce section the fresh figs were also calling my name. They aren’t always available, but when they are I must grab them. Continue reading “Fresh Fig & Prosciutto Pizza on Cauliflower Crust”
Peach Prosciutto Bruschetta
This summer time treat is a great appetizer for any occasion. Be sure to grab the sweet Carolina peaches during their peak season. I prefer to finish the bite with a drizzle of Denissimo Balsamic Vinegar (available in-store only) but Neapolitan Balsamic Vinegar is also quite lovely on this bite. Continue reading “Peach Prosciutto Bruschetta”
Lemongrass Mint Asian Salad
Here’s an Asian twist on the popular summer salad, cole slaw. This version is sweetened naturally with balsamic vinegar instead of sugar and contains Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Continue reading “Lemongrass Mint Asian Salad”









