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Hot Oatmeal & Balsamic

Ingredients:
  Cooked oatmeal (see picture:  Nature’s Path Organic Oatmeal with Flax was used)  
  Fruit of choice (this recipe used fresh bananas and strawberries)
  Cinnamon sugar
  Maple Balsamic (or your choice of balsamic….we have many flavors to choose from)

Preparation:
  Nature’s Path Organic Oatmeal with Flax has individual packets and microwave directions
  Slice fruit and top oatmeal
  Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top
  Drizzle Maple Balsamic (or your choice) over all

Submitted by:  Caitlin Davidson  

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Cranberry and Almond Granola with Lime Olive Oil and Coconut Balsamic

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup Oli+Ve Persian Lime Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup of Oli+Ve Coconut White Balsamic gently reduced by half and cooled.

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic reduction until thoroughly combined
  • In a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients except the cranberries. Pour the olive oil balsamic mixture over the oats and mix very well until all the oats and dry ingredients are completely coated with the mixture.
  • Spread the granola out on to a baking sheet covered in parchment and bake for approximately 1 hour until golden brown and fragrant. Cool completely and then mix in the dried cranberries. Store in a sealed container for up to one month. Makes approximately 8 cups of granola!
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Affogato Float

A special new twist on an old Italian favorite.  This decadent dessert starts off with two healthy scoops Haagen-Dazs’  Tiramisu Gelato.  Next, add strongly brewed iced coffee (I used Starbucks’ blend).  Last, but not least, drizzle a teaspoon or two of Oli+Ve’s Espresso Balsamic over your concoction and enjoy immediately!

submitted by: Avery Hughes

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Traditional Bistecca Alla Florentino

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 T-bone steak (about 2 pounds and 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 Tbs. Roasted Garlic Oil
  • 2 tsp. Traditional Style Balsamic
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat grill or a griddle or a cast iron frying pan over medium-high heat. 
  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper on both sides. 
  • Sear steak quickly on both sides, then cook just until blood rare, about 5 minutes per side. 
  • Remove to a cutting board and sprinkle with oil and vinegar.  Crumble oregano over the meat. 
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then carve diagonally across the grain into thin slices.  Sprinkle with coarse salt and serve with the meat juices from the cutting board.

Serves 4

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Risotto and Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 red onion
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Butter
  • 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 pound of Italian rice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt
  • Mushrooms

Preparation

  • Saute’ the finely chopped red and white onions in some oil and butter without browning the onions.
  • Add the cleaned chicken cut into pieces, the mushrooms, and saute at a high flame.
  • Add the peeled tomatoes, salt, and let simmer until the chicken is half cooked.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and allow to evaporate before adding the rice.
  • Keep the rice and chicken submerged by adding ladels of chicken or vegetable broth as the rice absorbs the broth and sauce. Stir. Serves four.

Recipe courtesy of Italian Harvest