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Honey Ginger Dijon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

  • 1T finely minced shallot
  •  1 T Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup Oli+Ve Honey Ginger White Balsamic
  • 2/3 cup Oli+Ve Arbequina EVOO
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Add the vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard and shallot to the blender.  Pulse a few times to mix.  Slowly pour in the olive oil while the blender is running to emulsify the mixture.

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Espresso Steak Marinade and Dry Rub

Marinade

Ingredients:

* 3 tablespoons Oli + Ve Espresso Balsamic
* 3 tablespoons Oli + Ve Harissa Hot EVOO
* 1 clove smashed garlic
*  salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Whisk ingredients together and chill a minimum of 20 minutes but best if chilled overnight.

Dry Rub

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons finely ground espresso beans
* 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
*  salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix ingredients together and use as a dry rub on any kind of meat or fish.

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Espresso Balsamic Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients:

* 4 cloves minced garlic
* 4 tablespoons Oli + Ve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1/2 cup Oli + Ve Espresso Balsamic
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 cup ketchup
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Add olive oil to a preheated saute pan. Add the garlic and saute until it gets light brown, about 1 minute. Add espresso balsamic, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and brown sugar and stir well. Add freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.

Let cool and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Yields 2-3 cups

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Chicken Salad with Grapes, Almonds and Broccoli

Ingredients:

   Salad
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
6 (4oz.) chicken cutlets (1/4-1/2″ thick)
1 (5oz) package mixed greens
broccoli florets
red seedless grapes (halved)
green seedless grapes (halved)
roasted almonds (spread on baking sheet, single layer, and bake at 350 degrees until browned)

  •  Preheat oven to 425
  •  Whisk together eggs and 3T water in a bowl.  Place breadcrumbs in separate bowl.
  •  Dip Chicken in egg mixture and dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere
  •  Place on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet
  •  Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is brown and done

   Dressing

  •  1/2 cup Serrano Honey balsamic
  •  2 T honey
  •  1 T Dijon mustard
  •  1/2 t kosher salt
  •  1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
  •  1/2 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Combine all ingredients in a jar with lid and shake.

Modified recipe from Southern Living Magazine (September 2015 issue)

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Balsamic Soy Sauce Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • 2/3 cup Oli+Ve Traditional Balsamic
  • 1/2 cup your favorite Oli+Ve single variety Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Oli+Ve Sesame Oil
  • 3 T Dried parsley
  • 1/16 t. Red bell pepper flakes (the kind used to spice up a pizza) (more if you want it spicier)

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well.  Dressing needs to be shaken every time you wish to use.

Submitted by Alex Schulman