The Spicy Olive’s Sloppy Joe

SLOPPY JOE
Here is another week night, kid friendly dinner option! Yum!

The Spicy Olive's Sloppy Joe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Baklouti Green Chili fused olive oil
  • 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp Water
  • 2 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 buns split and toasted

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet heat Baklouti Fused Olive Oil, cook beef (add a pinch of salt), onion, celery and bell pepper until meat is brown and vegetables are tender, stirring to break up any meat. Drain off fat.
  2. Stir tomato paste, water, garlic and balsamic vinegar into beef mixture in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid reduces. Serve on rolls.

The Spicy Olive’s Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken

This is a kid friendly dinner option. Serve with cooked rice and vegetables stir fried in our new Black Garlic and Ginger olive oil for a delicious Asian side dish.

The Spicy Olive's Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken leg quarters
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup The SPicy Olive's Golden Pineapple white balsamic
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Garlic Olive Oil or our Black Garlic and Ginger olive oil for more Asian Flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, Pineapple white balsamic vinegar, sriracha and cornstarch in a non-stick pan until everything is well incorporated. Cook in a saucepan for 5 minutes over medium heat, set aside.
  3. Wash chicken and completely dry with a towel. In a frying pan add the Garlic Infused Olive Oil and cook chicken over medium high heat for 10 minutes or until all sides are browned.
  4. Place chicken in a (foiled) baking sheet, add the sweet and sour sauce and coat evenly. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes uncovered so that the sauce will caramelize.
  5. Serve hot over rice or with veggies.

The Spicy Olive’s Bacon Meatloaf

BACON CHEDDAR MEATLOAF
A delicious week night dinner option to make for your family! The Harissa olive oil and Neapolitan Herb balsamic add lots of flavor and the addition of bacon makes it wonderful!

The Spicy Olive's Bacon Meatloaf

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 85-90% lean
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp back pepper
  • 1 Tbsp The Spicy Olive's Harissa olive oil
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 lb. sliced bacon
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with Harissa Infused Olive Oil
  2. In large bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ¼ cup of A-Premium Dark Vinegar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mushrooms and place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
  4. Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top to “wrap the meat”. Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F).
  5. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. Optional - Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Neapolitan Herb balsamic vinegar; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot.

The Spicy Olive’s Fig and Provencial Herb Salad

This salad is a wonderful addition to a Fall or Winter meal! It uses one of the combos from our Vinaigrette 4 Pack sampler,

this Black Mission Fig balsamic vinegar and the Herbs de Provence olive oil.

The Spicy Olive's Fig and Provencial Herb Salad

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package mixed baby greens
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecan pieces toasted
  • 1/4 cup gorgonzola or Feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 dried figs chopped or can substitute prunes
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Herb's de Provence olive oil
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Black Mission Fig balsamic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons The Spicy Olive's Champagne & Roasted Garlic Mustard

Method
 

  1. Place mixed baby greens in a salad bowl and top with nuts, cheese and dried figs.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the Black Mission FIg balsamic vinegar and the mustard until combined. Using a whisk, drizzle in the Herbs de Provence olive oil until the olive oil and balsamic are emulsified and the dressing is thick.
  3. Pout the dressing over the greens and toss to evenly coat the greens. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipes for The Taste of Italy 6 Pack Sampler

6 pack sampler contains 6-60mls of Tuscan Herb olive oil, Traditional balsamic, Garlic olive oil, Neapolitan Herb balsamic, Milanese Gremolata olive oil, and Sicilian Lemon white balsamic

The olive oils from The Spicy Olive not only taste delicious, they are full of health benefits for your body such as lowering your blood pressure and correcting cholesterol levels. Our olive oils are fresh so they contain anti inflammatory properties and anti oxidant vitamins, especially Vitamin E that fight free radical change in the body. The quality of our olive oils allow them to have a high smoke point so enjoy them in stir frys and roasting vegetables and other high heat applications.

Our balsamic vinegars are true balsamics, imported from Modena, Italy and aged up to 12-18 years. They are naturally sweet and thick due to that aging process so that there are no sugars added, no coloring agents like caramel color and no thickening agents in our balsamic vinegar. They are a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt, enjoy them in salad dressings, over ice cream, marinades, and in cocktails and drinks.

Because of the healthy nature of our products, enjoy these and don’t save them for a special occasion, your body deserves a healthy treat!

Recipes:

The Spicy Olive’s Mediterranean Orzo Salad

 

The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Pot Roast

The Spicy Olive’s Summer Sipper

The Spicy Olive’s Neapolitan Herb Chicken

The Spicy Olive’s Smoked Salmon Linguine

The Spicy Olive’s Shrimp Scampi

Recipes for The Spicy Olive’s Vinaigrette 4 Pack Sampler

4 Pack includes: Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Olive Oil, Herbes de Provence Olive Oil, Black Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar

The olive oils from The Spicy Olive not only taste delicious, but they are also full of health benefits for your body such as lowering your blood pressure and correcting cholesterol levels. Our olive oils are fresh so they contain anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant vitamins, especially Vitamin E that fight free radical change in the body. The quality of our olive oils allows them to have a high smoke point so enjoy them in stir frys and roasting vegetables and other high heat applications.

Our balsamic vinegars are true balsamics, imported from Modena, Italy, and aged up to 12-18 years. They are naturally sweet and thick due to that aging process so that there are no sugars added, no coloring agents like caramel color, and no thickening agents in our balsamic vinegar. They are a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt, enjoy them in salad dressings, over ice cream, marinades, and in cocktails and drinks.

Because of the healthy nature of our products, enjoy these and don’t save them for a special occasion, your body deserves a healthy treat!

 

The Spicy Olive’s Herbs de Provence Hummus

The Spicy Olive’s Blueberry Fields Salad

The Spicy Olive’s Lemon Blueberry Superfoods Salad

The Spicy Olive’s Grilled Steak Balsamico

The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic vinaigrette

The Fig and Provencial Herb  Salad

Recipes for The Spicy Olive’s Marinade 4 Pack Sampler

The Spicy Olive’s Marinade 4 Pack Sampler contains: Blackberry Ginger balsamic vinegar 60 ml, Garlic infused olive oil 60 ml, Neapolitan Herb balsamic vinegar 60 ml, and Tuscan Herb infused olive oil 60 ml.

The olive oils from The Spicy Olive not only taste delicious, but they are also full of health benefits for your body such as lowering your blood pressure and correcting cholesterol levels. Our olive oils are fresh so they contain anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant vitamins, especially Vitamin E that fight free radical change in the body. The quality of our olive oils allows them to have a high smoke point so enjoy them in stir fries and roasting vegetables and other high heat applications.

Our balsamic vinegars are true balsamics, imported from Modena, Italy, and aged up to 12-18 years. They are naturally sweet and thick due to that aging process so that there are no sugars added, no coloring agents like caramel color, and no thickening agents in our balsamic vinegar. They are a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt, enjoy them in salad dressings, over ice cream, marinades, and in cocktails and drinks.

Because of the healthy nature of our products, enjoy these and don’t save them for a special occasion, your body deserves a healthy treat!

 

Marinated Tofu Recipe:

Neapolitan Herb Marinated Chicken

The Spicy Olive’s Caramelized Pork Tenderloin

The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Burger

The Spicy Olive’s Grilled Salmon

The Spicy Olive’s Blackberry Ginger Chicken wings

Recipes for The Taste of The Spicy Olive’s 6 Pack Sampler

The Taste of The Spicy Olive:

The olive oils from The Spicy Olive not only taste delicious, but they are also full of health benefits for your body such as lowering your blood pressure and correcting cholesterol levels. Our olive oils are fresh so they contain anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidant vitamins, especially Vitamin E that fight free radical change in the body. The quality of our olive oils allows them to have a high smoke point so enjoy them in stir fries and roasting vegetables and other high heat applications.

Our balsamic vinegars are true balsamics, imported from Modena, Italy and aged up to 12-18 years. They are naturally sweet and thick due to that aging process so that there are no sugars added, no coloring agents like caramel color and no thickening agents in our balsamic vinegar. They are a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt, enjoy them in salad dressings, over ice cream, marinades, and in cocktails and drinks.

Because of the healthy nature of our products, enjoy these and don’t save them for a special occasion, your body deserves a healthy treat!

6 pack sampler includes 6-60 mls of our most popular varieties:

Tuscan Herb olive oil, Traditional balsamic, Blood Orange olive oil, Cranberry Pear white balsamic, Basil olive oil and Strawberry balsamic

Recipes:

The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Pot Roast
The Spicy Olive’s Blood Orange Brownies

The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Pork Tenderloin
The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Spinach Salad

 

The Spicy Olive’s Festive Raspberry Salad

This is a delicious salad anytime of the year, but is especially festive during the holidays. The recipe comes from a Spicy Olive employee, Dianne and is one of our favorites!

The colors of the spinach, kiwi slices and raspberries are so pretty together and the Macadamia nuts pieces make the salad special, they are not a usual nut to top a salad and are really delicious!

The Spicy Olive's Festive Raspberry Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup The Spicy Olive's Cascadian Raspberry white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup The Spicy Olive's Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil medium to mild like Arbequina or Arbosano
  • 8 cups spinach washed, stemmed and torn in pieces
  • 3/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped and toasted
  • 1 cup fresh red raspberries
  • 3 kiwis peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

  1. To prepare dressing, place raspberry balsamic in a bowl. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking to combine and thicken. Toss spinach, ½ of nuts, ½ of raspberries and ½ of kiwis with dressing on a platter or in a flat salad bowl. Top with remaining nuts, raspberries and kiwis and feta cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Virtual Winetasting Aug. 28, 2021 Travel to Amador County California with The Spicy Olive!

Travel with us to Amador County and Clarksburg, California for our next Virtual Wine Tasting Experience.

Jeff Meyer, Vice President, General Manager, & Winemaker of Terra d’Oro (“Land of Gold”) will lead our discussion.

Clarksburg, Chenin Blanc & Viognier 2019 at $12.99

Amador County, Rosé 2020 at $12.99

Amador County, Barbera 2017 at $17.99

Amador County, Petite Sirah 2018 at $17.99

Amador County, Old Vine Zinfandel 2017at $27.99 

Call ahead for curbside pick up or come in to The Spicy Olive to get the wines prior to the event so you can taste along with all of us.  On the day of the event, we will meet on Zoom to join as we taste wines at a live, interactive web conference. A link with a Zoom login and password will be sent to those interested. Please reply by email or text to make sure the list of participants includes you!   

Call or visit the Shop: 513.847.4397, or Nicholas: 513.378.7244 to get the wines and join in the fun.  Email: WineDirector@TheSpicyOlive.com

 

You may buy any or all of the wines to participate. Pick up a Repour to preserve wines that you taste and save for later.

A line-up sheet is attached to print out and use for note taking during the event.

Please join us on Saturday, August 28 at 5:30 on Zoom.

Again, confirm with me that you are on the list.  For those of you that haven’t joined us yet, please do!  They are very informative and fun.  Set up your appetizers or charcuterie and call the neighbors over.