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Fuzzy Fig

December 28, 2013

1/4 c. The Spicy Olive Fig Balsamic Vinegar

1/4 c. Bourbon

1/4 c. Ginger Ale

Ice and muddled mint together in a cocktail glass

Put Fig Balsamic Vinegar and bourbon in cocktail glass over ice and mint. Add ginger ale, stir and serve.

Mock Mojito

December 28, 2013

1 c. Sprite

1 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic Vinegar

1 slice of lime and a squirt of lime juice

Fresh mint leaves

Muddle fresh mint in the bottom of a tall glass. Add a squirt of lime juice. Add ice and then pour in Sp

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

December 28, 2013

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe! Takes a few minutes to prepare and then cook for 4 hours in the slow cooker. Your whole kitchen will smell festive!

15 oz. can pumpkin puree

12 oz. can unsweetened evaporated milk

1/4 c. brown sugar, pac

Apple Crisp

December 28, 2013

Filling:

6 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced

1/4 c. all purpose flour

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. Vermont Maple or Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar

Topping:

1 c. all purpose flour

3/4 c. brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

1

Lemon Bundt Cake

December 28, 2013

1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. lemon cake mix

1 (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix

3/4 c. The Spicy Olive’s Lemon Olive Oil

4 eggs

1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (i.e.: Sprite, 7-Up)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour

Grilled Steaks Balsamico

December 28, 2013

1 c. The Spicy Olive Fig Balsamic Vinegar

4 (6 to 8 oz.) boneless beef steaks (sirloin)

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Marinate the steak in fig balsamic and salt and pepper for two hours or more. Grill for five minutes per side, or until desired donen

Balsamic-Pepper Flank Steak with Grilled Pears and Blue Cheese

December 28, 2013

For extra flavor, the marinade can be mixed with beef broth, boiled and reduced until thick – while the steak cooks – then drizzled over the finished dish.

1/4 c. The Spicy Olive’s Traditional Balsamic

2 cloves garlic

1 t

Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

December 28, 2013

1 small red onion, sliced

1/2 c. The Spicy Olive’s Single Varietal EVOO or Roasted Walnut Oil

1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

1 garlic clove, minced

2 lb. flat iron, hanger or tri-tip steak

2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Herb Oli

Balsamic Strawberry Pork Tenderloing

December 28, 2013

3 lb. package pork tenderloins

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 tsp. sea salt

10 bacon slices

1/2 c. The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 c. The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Preserves

1/2 c. quartered fresh strawberries

2 tbs

Basil + Lemongrass Fish

December 28, 2013

2 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Basil Olive Oil

1.5 tbsp. The Spicy Olive’s Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic Vinegar

2 white fish fillets

Pour over fish fillets and grill or broil in the oven.

A nice, light way to prepare fish wit

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