Spicy Olive Thanksgiving Turkey

12 lb. turkey

3/4 c. The Spicy Olive Mushroom & Sage Olive oil
2 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. Red Apple Balsamic
1 c. water
I like to put apple slices, celery sticks, onion wedges, sage, salt and pepper in the cavity of the turkey for flavor and it keeps the turkey moist. I cook my stuffing separately in a casserole due to the risk of salmonella.
Prepare the turkey for roasting by washing it and removing the neck and other parts from the cavities. Inject the turkey with the Wild Mushroom & Sage olive oil with the Red Apple balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and other seasonings. Roast turkey according to directions on the packaging, basting often with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar mixture.
You could also use a mixture of The Spicy Olive Herbes d’Provence olive oil with Pomegranate Balsamic vinegar for a different fall flavor.

Corn, Edamame & Tomato Dish

.25 cup The Spicy Olive Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. sea salt
.25 cup scallions, chopped
1 tsp. chopped garlic
3 cup corn kernels
.5 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
.67 cup shelled edamame
2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive premium White Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh Basil leaves for garnish


Heat a tablespoon or two of the olive oil in a skillet reserving the rest of the olive oil to finish the recipe. Saute the scallions and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add corn, edamame and salt. Cook until everything starts to caramelize. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes start to collapse. Drizzle with remaining basil olive oil and serve.

Cranberry Pear Gorgonzola Salad

A Spicy Olive favorite!

Salad:
1 package baby field greens
2 ripe pears, chopped
.25 cup chopped walnuts
5 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Place field greens in a salad bowl and top with Gorgonzola cheese, pears and walnuts.

Dressing:
.25 cup The Spicy Olive Cranberry Pear White Balsamic Vinegar
.25 cup The Spicy Olive Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp. The Spicy Olive Roasted Walnut Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix together, pour over salad and serve

Holiday Pomegranate Salad

A festive Spicy Olive Original just in time for the holiday!

Salad
1 pkg. baby field greens
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup  pomegranate seeds

Dressing
1/4 c. Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 c. Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Put field greens in a bowl. Top with pine nuts and feta cheese. Whisk together 1/4 cup Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar and 1/4 cup Basil Extra Virgin Olive oil. Pour over salad and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

Our new Pomegranate Quince Balsamic Vinegar just arrived! Stop in and pick it up – it pairs beautifully with the Persian Lime Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a scrumptious salad dressing!

Wild Mushroom & Sage

Flavor: Savory sage with hunts of shitake, chanerelle and morel mushrooms

Complements: rice, vegetables, potatoes, pork, poultry, pasta and eggs

Vinegar Pairings: Blenheim Apricot, Blackberry,
Black Currant, Cherry, Cinnamon Pear, Cranberry Pear, Maple, Oregano,
Peach, Golden Pineapple, Red Apple, Sicilian Lemon, Aged 18 Year
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Drizzle over noodles and smoked Gouda cheese
  2. Great for cooking omelets, frittatas, scrambled eggs
  3. Sauté dry rice in Wild Mushroom & Sage EVOO until translucent, then cook as directed
  4. Use in place of butter for mashed potatoes
  5. Combine with Red Apple Balsamic to inject into and baste turkey

Tuscan Herb

Flavor: a full-bodied blend of oregano, rosemary, sage and garlic with a peppery finish

Complements: Rice and risotto, beef, poultry, fish, vegetables, pasta, bread

Vinegar Pairings: Wild Blueberry, Champagne,
Espresso, Oregano, Sicilian Lemon, Tangerine, Aged 12 Year White
Balsamic Vinegar, Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Great for sautéing, roasting or grilling vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, or fish
  2. Combine with Espresso Balsamic for grilling skirt steak
  3. Drizzle on pasta and mix in prosciutto and caramelized red onions
  4. Combine with Aged 18 Year Traditional for an excellent dressing
  5. Mix with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar for bread dipping

Persian Lime

Flavor: Fresh Persian Lime

Complements: Seafood, chicken, salad, fruit, vegetables, dessert

Vinegar Pairings: Blenheim Apricot, Blackberry,
Black Currant, Wild Blueberry, Cherry, Chocolate, Cinnamon Pear,
Coconut, Cranberry Pear, Fig, Honey Ginger, Grapefruit, Jalapeño,
Lemongrass Mint, Oregano, Golden Pineapple, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red
Apple Serrano Honey, Sicilian Lemon, Strawberry, Tangerine, Vanilla,
Aged 12 Year White Balsamic, Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Coconut, Honey Ginger or Grapefruit Balsamic Vinegar to marinate shrimp, scallops, salmon, tuna or chicken
  2. Combine with any of The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Vinegars for a great salad dressing or to grill fruit
  3. Use in baking in place of butter or other oils, i.e.:brownies, cakes, breads or muffins
  4. Use to sauté shrimp or other shellfish

Organic Garlic

Flavor: Fresh garlic

Complements: Salad, meat, seafood, pasta, vegetables, bread

Vinegar Pairings: Blackberry, Blenheim Apricot,
Champagne, Black Cherry, Cinnamon Pear, Coconut, Espresso, Jalapeño,
Lemongrass Mint, Oregano, Peach, Golden Pineapple, Red Apple, Serrano
Honey, Sicilian Lemon, Aged 12 Year White Balsamic Vinegar, Aged 18 Year
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Combine with Aged 18 Year Traditional or Oregano Balsamic Vinegar to drizzle on salads
  2. Combine with Peach or Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar for a chicken or pork marinade
  3. Combine with equal parts of Espresso Balsamic and Harissa EVOO for a flank steak or chicken marinade
  4. Use alone or with any Spicy Olive Balsamic Vinegar for roasting vegetables or bread dipping

Organic Butter

Flavor: Natural butter flavor

Complements: Baking, bread, meats, pasta, popcorn, rice, seafood, vegetables

Balsamic Pairings: Cinnamon Pear, Maple, Vanilla, Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Use as a butter substitute or anytime you need melted butter
  2. Combine with Cinnamon Pear or Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar over squash
  3. Use for cooking stove-top popcorn, or use in an oil mister and spray after cooking
  4. Combine with Vermont Maple Balsamic Vinegar and pour over pancakes or waffles
  5. Use in baking (Conversion: .75 c EVOO to 1 c butter)
  6. Recommended for vegetarians, vegans or those with dairy allergies or intolerances.

Milanese Gremolata

Flavor: Fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley and a hint of mint

Complements: Fish, veal, poultry, pork, pasta, bread, potatoes

Vinegar Pairings: Blenheim Apricot, Grapefruit,
Jalapeño, Lemongrass Mint, Maple, Oregano, Peach, Pomegranate,
Raspberry, Sicilian Lemon, Tangerine, Aged 12 Year White Balsamic
Vinegar, Aged 18 Year Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Ideas:

  1. Brush on fish after baking or grilling
  2. Serve with veal or other slow braised dishes for a zip of flavor
  3. Drizzle over wedged potatoes and roast
  4. Sauté with bread crumbs, sprinkle over vegetables and roast
  5. Toss with pasta, tomatoes, grated cheese, and grilled chicken