Blue on Bleu Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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Sometimes our customers come up with the best recipes for our products. Case in point, Joan S. from Charlotte, NC sent us this wonderful salad she calls ā€œBlue on Bleuā€. We call it simply delicious! We made Joanā€™s salad in the OT Kitchen and we liked it so much we didnā€™t change a thing.

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Penne Pasta with Tomato-Garlic Tuna Sauce and Mint

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It happens way too often. Itā€™s mid-week, youā€™re busy (and tired) and find yourself standing in the pantry at 6pm searching for ideas. With all the back-to-school activities this time of year it can happen to anyone. A few years ago we stumbled upon this recipe from Cooks Illustrated that has now become one of […]

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Olive This! Becomes First Store in Charlotte, North Carolina to Earn Ultra Premium Certification

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Ultra Premium (UP) is a new grade in the industry that distinguishes the highest quality olive oil in the world from what dominates the so called ā€œgourmetā€ and ā€œpremiumā€ olive oil markets. The absurdly low standards created and fostered by numerous trade associations and government agencies responsible for policing them has only contributed to the […]

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Maple Balsamic Glazed Roasted Pecans

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These delightful pecans are fantastic on salads, ice cream or on their own as a quick snack. Since they tend to disappear fast you probably should make a double batch.

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Sage Sausage Bites with Strawberry-Apricot Balsamic Dipping Sauce

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We made these tasty morsels for the Super Bowl a few weeks ago and they disappeared before the second quarter; so we thought this just might be something we share. Think hearty sage sausage browned in the oven and dipped in a sweet, fruity, spicy mustard sauce. The recipe idea came from Rachel Ray from […]

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Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Fig Balsamic and Gorgonzola Cheese

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Feel like preparing something special for the holidays but donā€™t want to spend hours in the kitchen? With our fig balsamic, you donā€™t need to create a complicated, multi-ingredient sauce to achieve a deep, rich flavor. Plus, what if we told you that you could prepare this main course all in one skillet, sauce included?  […]

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and a Cranberry-Pear Balsamic Glaze

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Hereā€™s another great side dish that pleases the palate as much as the eyes. The sweetness of our Cranberry Pear balsamic makes the perfect glaze for the butternut squash and the hint of rosemary balances the flavor profile well. All this flavor is achieved without adding any additional sugar or honey.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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Another great holiday meal tradition is roasting vegetables. Rather than the usual potatoes and carrots, oven roasted Brussels sprouts are a welcome twist ā€“ especially those extra crispy roasted leaves that fall off the tiny sprout heads. We stayed pretty true to this Ina Garten recipe by using our traditional balsamic vinegar and a single-varietal […]

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Homemade Orange Tarragon Mayonnaise with Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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So, hereā€™s an interesting question: Do you love mayonnaise? Have you ever tasted fresh, homemade mayonnaise made with premium extra virgin olive oil? Our friend, fellow foodie, and super supportive customer, Penny Eisenberg, makes the best mayonnaise weā€™ve ever had. Itā€™s crazy good.

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Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

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Here’s another recipe that substitutes butter with extra virgin olive oil for an easy and healthy alternative. We baked this and brought it into the store last week. We quickly ran out of printed recipes so by popular demand we’re posting it online. Enjoy!

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