Grapefruit

Flavor: Sweet, pink grapefruit

Complements: Salads, fruits, seafood, chicken, pork, rice

Oil Pairings: Arbequina, Basil, Milanese Gremolata, Harissa, Sweet Hojiblanca, Leccino, Lemon, Percian Lime, Herbs de Provence

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Herbs de Provence EVOO and drizzle on spinach salad or over a grapefruit or tangerine
  2. Combine with Basil or Harissa EVOO in a marinade for chicken or fish
  3. Use with any of our recommended oil pairings for a zippy rice flavoring
  4. Drizzle on a fruit salad
  5. Flavor bottled or sparkling water

Honey Ginger

Flavor: Light and bright with intense ginger and subtle honey

Complements: Salad, fruit, seafood, chicken, pork and rice

Oil Pairings: Basil, Blood Orange, Lemon, Persian Lime

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Persian Lime EVOO for a fantastic chicken marinade
  2. Marinate cucumbers in Honey Gingern Balsamic and serve alone or add to salad
  3. Sear tuna or salmon in any EVOO, then deglaze pan with Honey Ginger balsamic and drizzle glaze over fish
  4. Use in stir-fry dishes or to flavor rice
  5. Great on fruit salads or green salads
  6. Add to bottled or sparkling water for refreshing flavor

Jalapeño

Flavor: zesty jalapeño with a touch of heat

Complements: Salad, beef, chicken, pork, vegetable

Oil Pairings: Blood Orange, Chipotle, Cilantro & Roasted Onion, Garlic, Milanese Gremolata, Harissa, Persian Lime

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Chipotle, Harissa, or Persian Lime EVOO for an exceptional marinade for chicken wings and thighs
  2. Drizzle over redskin potato and green bean salad
  3. Combine with Blood Orange or Persian Lime EVOO for a great fajita marinade
  4. Drizzle over steamed vegetables or on any salad
  5. Excellent on sliced tomatoes or beets

Lemongrass Mint

Flavor: Natural Thai lemongrass and fresh, peppy mint

Complements: Seafood, pasta, rice, salad, dipping sauce

Oil Pairings: Arbosana, Basil, Chipotle, Cilantro & Roasted Onion, Garlic, Gremolata, Harissa, Persian Lime, Roasted Sesame Seed Oil

Ideas:

  1. Add to diced fresh, hot Thai chilies and Harissa EVOO for a taste explosion on meats, pasta and rice
  2. Combine with Cilantro & Roasted Onion, Garlic or Persian Lime EVOO for a zippy salad dressing
  3. Combine with Roasted Sesame for a delicious stir fry
  4. Combine with sparkling mineral water for a refreshing thirst quencher
  5. Mix with rum for an out-of-this-world mojito!

Oregano

Flavor: Very fresh oregano

Complements: Salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, beef, chicken, fish

Oil Pairings: Arbosana, Basil, Blood Orange,
Cilantro & Roasted Onion, Garlic, Milanese Gremolata, Persian Lime,
Porcini, Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sage & Wild Mushroom, Tuscan
Herb, or any of our single varietal extra virgin olive oils

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Blood Orange, then drizzle over a Caprese salad
  2. Combine with Basil, Garlic or Porcini EVOO, then drizzle over pasta or use as a fresh salad dressing
  3. Chop tomatoes and cucumber, drizzle in Oregano Balsamic and add salt and pepper for savory bruschetta

Premium White Balsamic

Flavor: Crisp, clear and slightly sweet

Complements: Fruits, salad, white fish

Oil Pairings: Blood Orange, Garlic, Lemon, Persian Lime, Herbs de Provence, Tuscan Herb, or any of the Spicy Olive’s single varietal EVOO

Ideas:

  1. Combine with any of The Spicy Olive’s EVOO and drizzle on a wedge of
    lettuce with fresh tomato slices and bleu cheese or Gorgonzola cheese
  2. Combine with Garlic EVOO, drizzle over green beans and serve warm or chilled
  3. Drizzle over a fresh fruit salad
  4. Brush on any white fish, sprinkle on fresh thyme and bake

Vermont Maple

A seasonal favorite – get a bottle before we bring in the spring flavors!

Flavor: Vermont maple … just like syrup!

Complements: Pork, ice cream, dressings, meat marinades, fruit

Oil Pairings: Basil, Blood Orange, Butter, Chipotle,
Milanese Gremolata, Harissa, Lemon, Roasted French Walnut Oil, or any
of The Spicy Olive’s single varietal extra virgin olive oil

Ideas:

  1. Drizzle with Walnut Oil or Butter EVOO over pancakes, waffles or French toast
  2. Glze reduction for bacon slices, chicken or pork
  3. Combine with Blood Orange EVOO for a unique salad dressing
  4. Pair with Herbs de Provence EVOO for a delicious pork marinade
  5. Add to cake and other baked goods recipes
  6. Mix with a spicy dijon mustard to top ham
  7. Add to baked beans or to BBQ sauce
  8. Pour over ice cream

Wild Blueberry

Flavor: Rich, fruity and dense

Complements: Salad, fruit, chicken, beef, pork

Oil Pairings: Basil, Frantoio, Harissa, Lemon, Persian Lime, Tuscan Herb

Ideas:

  1. Drizzle on onions to caramelize in a sauté pan
  2. Drizzle over fresh sliced peaches, cantaloupe, fruit salad and ice cream
  3. Reduce to use as syrup on waffles, pancakes or French toast
  4. Combine with Frantoio, Harissa Persian Lime or Lemon EVOO to make a delicious, fruity salad dressing
  5. Combine with Tuscan Herb or Basil EVOO for a sweet and savory marinade or salad dressing

Balsamic Vinegar

A truly unique product with infinite uses! Many of our balsamic vinegars are concoctions that, when tasted, seem far from what you would expect of a balsamic.


We feature a traditional balsamic vinegar that’s aged 18 years to absolute perfection as well as delicious sweet, fruity flavors that can even be used as a topping for ice cream. Additionally, we have many white balsamic vinegars such as oregano, Jalapeno or Sicilian lemon.


All of our balsamic vinegars pair nicely with our many extra virgin olive oils to create savory marinades or special dips for bread.


Visit our store and spend time pairing to find your favorite!

Basil

Flavor: Garden-fresh Basil

Complements: Meat, salad, vegetables, bread, pasta

Vinegar Pairings: Apricot, Blackberry, Black
Currant, Wild Blueberry, Chocolate, Cranberry Pear, Honey Ginger,
Grapefruit, Lemongrass Mint, Maple, Oregano, Peach, Golden Pineapple,
Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Sicilian Lemon, Tangerine, Aged 18
Year Traditional

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar and brush on fish before baking or grilling
  2. Drizzle over chopped fresh tomatoes for Bruchetta, and top with Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  3. Combine with Cranberry Pear, Raspberry or Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar for a salad dressing
  4. Put with buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil for a
    Caprese Salad. Finish with Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.