Roasted Asparagus

1/4 c. The Spicy Olive’s Organic Garlic Olive Oil

1-2 bunches of fresh asparagus
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Clean asparagus and break off the tough ends of stems. Place asparagus on platter or in a ziplock bag and pour olive oil over the asparagus. Toss to coat asparagus with the olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. 
Place asparagus in shallow baking dish and place in preheated 425 degree oven. Roast for 10-15 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drizzle with The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Vinegar before serving.

Roasted Green Beans

This is a healthier alternative to Green Bean Casserole

2 lbs. fresh green beans

1-2 tbsp. olive oil*
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the green beans in olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Green beans should be shriveled and browned.

*We recommend the Cilantro & Roasted Onion or Garlic olive oil

Texas Caviar

1 can black eyed peas, drained

1 can black beans
1 can white shoe peg corn
2 cans petite diced tomates and peppers
1 fresh jalapeno
1 small onion, minced
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 yellow pepper diced
6 tbsp. of the Spicy Olive’s Tangerine Balsamic Vinegar
3 tbsp. of the Spicy Olive’s Cayenne Chili Pepper Olive Oil
3 tbsp. of the Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried cumin
Mix all ingredients in large bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving with tortilla chips.

Corn + Edamame + Tomato Side Dish

Fresh basil leaves for garnish

1/4 c. The Spicy Olive Basil Olive Oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 c. scallions, chopped
1 tsp. chopped garlic
3 c. corn kernels
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
2/3 c. shelled edamame
2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive White Balsamic Vinegar
Heat a tablespoon or two of the olive oil in a skillet – reserve the rest to finish the recipe. Saute the scallions and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add corn, edamame and salt. Cook until they begin to caramelize. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until the tomatoes start to collapse. Drizzle with the remaining basil olive oil and serve.

Pasta Primavera

1 box of bow tie pasta (cooked according to package instructions)

1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces on the bias
1 c. peas
1/4 c. The Spicy Olive’s EVOO
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. sliced zucchini
1 c. sliced onion
1 c. dry white wine
Parmesan cheese
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and saute until it begins to soften. Add zucchini to pan and saute, then add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, peas and saute. Finish by adding the wine and the pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Cranberry Sauce

To make a super simple cranberry sauce that doesn’t taste simple…


Add some of The Spicy Olive’s balsamic vinegar to store bought canned cranberry sauce. 

We recommend:
Tangerine Balsamic 
Raspberry Balsamic 
Black Currant Balsamic 
Dark Cherry Balsamic
Pumpkin Spice White Balsamic – if you’re interested in a spiced sauce


You can also add chopped walnuts for a nutty texture!

The Spicy Olive’s Red Cabbage and Onions

Crock Pot Red Cabbage and Onions

Ingredients:

1/2 head red cabbage, chopped 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 Tbsp. Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar or Fig Balsamic 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt Dash of freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp. water

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low, stirring twice during cooking time, for 6-8 hours until cabbage is tender.

The Spicy Olive Asian Chicken and Rice

The Spicy Olive’s Asian Chicken and Rice

 Step 1: Brown 4 chicken thighs in a large, oven proof, straight sided skillet in 2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Organic Garlic olive oil.                                            

Step 2: Remove chicken and saute 1 minced onion and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in reserved olive oil, add more oil if needed.                                                                         

Step 3: Stir in 1&1/2 cup Arborio rice and coat the rice with the olive oil. Add 3&1/4  cups chicken broth and 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive’s Honey Ginger white balsamic vinegar.  

Step 4: Bring to a boil and return chicken to skillet. Bake in a 375 º oven until chicken is cooked through and liquid is absorbed about 25 minutes.

Pecorino Pear and Arugula Salad

1 1/2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive Sherry Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 c. The Spicy Olive Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small french shallot, finely chopped
4 c. arugula leaves
1 small fennel bulb, sliced thin
1 ripe but firm pear, cored and sliced thin
1 c. parsley, chopped coarse
1 c. shaved Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese

Combine the vinegar and a pinch of salt in a bowl and whisk until salt has dissolved. Add the oil slowly to thicken the dressing, whisking constantly. Stir in the shallot.

Combine arugula, fennel, pear and parsley in a salad bowl and toss. Add dressing and toss again. Top with the shaved cheese and serve.

We chose our mild Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil to balance out the bite in our Sherry Balsamic Vinegar. If you would like to add more flavor to the dressing, perhaps try one of our more robust single-varietal EVOOs.

Warm Potato Salad

2 lbs. floury potatoes (scrubbed, halved or quartered)
1/4 c. The Spicy Olive Milanese Gremolata Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 head celery, inner stalks only, chopped

Bring a pot to boil with water just covering the potatoes. Add salt, then cook over moderate heat for 20-30 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.

Drain and cool; peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.

While the potatoes are still warm, toss them in a bowl with oil, parsley and celery. Season with salt and pepper and serve.