The Spicy Olive's Steak Fajitas

The Spicy Olive’s Steak Fajitas

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SPICY STEAK FAJITAS
1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 1/2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 pack of wheat flour tortillas
Mortar and Pestle Cuatro Taco seasoning blend
(optional – add lettuce to the wrap)
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season steak 2 teaspoons Mortar and Pestle Cuatro Taco seasoning mixture.
Coat the grill with the Baklouti Fused Olive Oil, add steak to grill, and cook, flipping once (5-7) minutes per side Let rest 5 minutes.
Season bell peppers and onion with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Baklouti Fused Olive Oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add bell peppers and onion to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
Thinly slice steak against the grain and slice. Toss together steak strips with sliced bell peppers and onions. Warm tortilla until soft, add meat, peppers and lettuce and serve. Optional – add guacamole and sour cream.

The Spicy Olive’s Shepherd Pie

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SHEPHERD’S PIE
1 ½ lb. ground beef
2 tablespoons of The Spicy Olive’s Madagascar Black Peppercorn Infused Olive Oil
1 finely chopped onion
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
½ teaspoon of kosher salt
1 finely chopped Roma tomato
1 cup of low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 chopped carrots
1/2 cup of frozen corn
½ cup of frozen peas
¾ cup of The Spicy Olive’s A-Premium or Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
2 lbs. Red-potatoes
2/3 cup of half and half
3 tablespoons of The Spicy Olive’s Infused Butter Olive Oil
1/2 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
Teaspoon of salt
Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
Peal the 2 lbs. of potatoes, cut into cubes. Boil potatoes in a large pot, add a teaspoon of salt, cook until tender (approx. 20 min). While potatoes are cooking heat 2 tablespoons of Madagascar Black Peppercorn Infused Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in your chopped onion, ground meat, carrots, thyme, garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and cook until meat has browned. Add the chopped tomato, cook and stir until soft – about a minute. Stir in ¾ cup of A-Premium Balsamic Vinegar, add frozen corn, peas and chicken broth to the mixture let simmer for 5 minutes until reduced and saucy.
In a 3-qtr baking dish transfer your meat mixture and evenly spread across the dish.
Back to the potatoes – drain the potatoes and return to the pot, add the Infused Butter Olive Oil, half, and half. Mix in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard. Smash until all ingredients have mixed – season with additional salt if needed. Spread mashed potatoes over the meat in the baking dish creating an even layer on top. Place baking dish in the oven, bake until topping is golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
The Spicy Olive's Chilean Sea Bass

Ideas for a Cozy, Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home from The Spicy Olive!

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Check out our latest newsletter for recipes to make special Valentine’s Day dinner at home. The Spicy Olive’s Newsletter from Feb. 11,2021  features recipes for Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Marinated Beef Tenderloin and Creamy White Lasagna.  We also have wine pairings for the entrees and recipes for side dishes and salads to round out your romantic dinner! Click on this link! https://conta.cc/3dge3yX

White Lasagna

The Spicy Olive’s Creamy White Chicken Lasagna

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 This is a delicious dinner option that works for weeknights or a special romantic night. If you want to make it really special you could replace the chicken with cooked lobster!
The Spicy Olive’s Creamy White Sauce Lasagna
9 lasagna noodles
1/4 cup The Spicy Olive’s Spicy Calabrian Pesto Infused Olive Oil
1/4 cup of The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
1 finely chopped onion
1 minced clove garlic
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
In sauce pan over medium heat Pesto and Oregano Olive Oil cook the onion and garlic in until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with the basil and ground black pepper, remove from heat, and set aside.
Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

The Spicy Olive’s Sesame Chicken Pasta

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This recipe is adapted from “As Old As Time” Cookbook available at The Spicy Olive. We changed up the recipe a bit by adding chicken to make it a main dish instead of a side dish.

If you are vegetarian, leave the chicken out and add more of your favorite vegetables.

This dish is also delicious served cold and great to take to pot locks to share with friends!

The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Burgers

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Adding balsamic vinegar to burgers adds a mouth watering richness to the meat. Neapolitan Herb balsamic is my favorite addition to burgers, because it adds flavors similar to Worcestershire sauce. Other Spicy Olive balsamic vinegars that would be tasty added to hamburger are Traditional Aged 18 Year, Espresso, and Dark Chocolate.

The Spicy Olive’s Best Flank Steak

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This recipe is a delicious way to add flavor to a flank steak. You can also use a flat iron steak or a skirt steak. This marinade will add flavor to strip steaks or rib eye steaks too! Marinade overnight for full flavor or at least for 2 hours, and allow steak to come to room temperature before grilling, this releases the flavors into the meat. Flanks steaks are an affordable way to have steak for company!

Pineapple Coconut Mahi-Mahi

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2-4 Mahi Mahi filets
2-4 fresh pineapple rings
4 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Persian Lime olive oil
2-4 Tabelspoons The Spicy Olive’s Coconut white balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon Mortar and Pestle Citrus Herb spice blend
Coat Mahi Mahi with 1-2 Tablespoons of the Persian Lime olive oil and sprinkle with
Citrus Herb seasoning and salt and pepper if desired.
Coat the pineapple rings with Persian Lime olive oil and a sprinkle of Coconut balsamic
and set aside.
Place 2 Tablespoons of Persian Lime olive oil in a frying or saute pan on the stove over
medium high heat. When hot, place Mahi Mahi in pan and cook on one side for 3
minutes and then turn and allow other side to cook for 3 minutes. Remove fish from pan
and cover and let rest. Place pineapple rings in pan. Cook on one side for 2 minutes
and then flip and cook other side. The balsamic vinegar on the pineapple will caramelize
and the pineapple rings should develop a golden brown color.
To serve, place Mahi Mahi on plate and top with golden pineapple ring. Drizzle with
Persian Lime olive oil and Coconut balsamic vinegar to finish. Delicious served with rice
and a salad.

Spicy Baklouti Chili Gumbo

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Perfect to celebrate Mardi Gras or when friends come over to watch the big game.

The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Strawberries Pork Tenderloin Salad

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1 (3 lb.) package pork tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
10 bacon slices
1 (8 oz.) package haricot verts ( thin green beans)
2 tablespoon The Spicy Olive’s Garlic olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, divided
1/2 cup The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 package fresh spring greens
Preheat grill to 400-500º (high) heat. Sprinkle pork with pepper and 1 tsp. salt, wrap 5 bacon slices around each pork tenderloin and secure with wooden toothpicks.
Place green beans, 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil, 1 garlic clove, minced and remaining sea salt in the center of a 24×18 inch piece of aluminum foil, toss to coat. Bring sides of foil over green beans, double fold sides and top to form a packet.
Turn off one side of the grill and arrange pork tenderloin and green bean packet on that side of the grill. Close lid and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes, turning tenderloins after 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mince remaining garlic and saute in remaining olive oil. Add strawberry balsamic vinegar and allow to come to boil, cook 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 of mixture for basting, and other 1/2 for salad and add fresh strawberries when cooled.
Remove green beans from grill and put tenderloins on lit side of grill. Baste pork with strawberry balsamic mixture. Grill for 5 minutes turning once and basting frequently.
Remove pork from grill and allow to rest. Place salad greens on salad plates. Slice pork tenderloin and place 2 slices on top of greens. Add the roasted green beans and drizzle the strawberries and strawberry balsamic mixture over the top. Serve and enjoy!