The Spicy Olive’s Potato Latkes

 

 Potato Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah treat but I also make them for Oktoberfest celebrations as my family loves the potato pancakes from Izzy’s. I have a shortcut for making these- I use the dried, shredded potatoes  that are available from Costco. It saves the steps of shredding the potatoes and removing the water from the shredded potatoes. The Spicy Olive’s Butter olive oil is my choice to use when I pan fry the potato pancakes but our flavored olive oils would also add a delicious twist to the recipe!

This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe from Gil’s Gourmet, one of our suppliers.

The Spicy Olive’s Mashed Potatoes

The Spicy Olive’s Mashed Potatoes

Make mashed potatoes your favorite way, but to finish add The Spicy Olive’s flavored olive oils to elevate your mashed potatoes to a new level! Add Butter olive oil for great butter flavor without the fat of butter, Wild Mushroom and Sage for something deliciously different, Garlic for yummy garlic mashed potatoes or  for gourmet spuds our Back or White Truffle oils!

To make the Truffle Mashed Potatoes, I recommend making them with our Butter olive oil and then drizzling with Black or White Truffle to finish. A little bit of truffle oil goes a long way but delivers so much flavor, absolutely delicious!

The Spicy Olive’s Spicy Pesto Chicken Wings

THE SPICY OLIVE’S SPICY PESTO WINGS
For the peppered oil:
1 cup of The Spicy Olive’s Chipotle infused Olive Oil
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 clove of garlic
Grated zest of 1 lemon
For the Pesto ( The Spicy Olive sells a delicious Pesto that would make this recipe simple)
1 cup of fresh basil
3 tablespoons of pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the topping
2 cloves of garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 – 1/2 cup The Spicy Olive’s Picual or other Medium EVOO
Kosher Salt
For the Wings
2 lbs of chicken wings
Kosher Salt and freshly ground pepper
Make peppered oil; combine the Chipotle Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat to infuse the oil – 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 20 minutes., then strain the oil and set aside.
Make the pesto; combine the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the wings; preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the wings on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the peppered oil – toss. Refrigerate and marinate for 2hrs. Cook until browned and crispy, about 45 min. Transfer the wings to a platter, drizzle with pesto and gently toss. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese  and drizzle more peppered oil.

The Spicy Olive’s Parmesan Zucchini Fries

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FRIES
4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
Toss zucchini in Tuscan Herb Fused Olive Oil in a bowl – set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

The Spicy Olive’s Mushroom Flatbread Pizza

MUSHROOM FLAT BREAD PIZZA
Flat Bread Dough:
2 1/2 cups of AP unbleached flour
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Mushroom Topping:
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive’s Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms such as Cremini, Shitake, Oyster, Porcnini, Chanterelle, etc.
sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
To make the flat bread dough, mix together the olive oil, warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow to sit for five minutes to bloom. Blend the salt with the flour and mix with the wet ingredients to form a somewhat moist dough.
Knead the dough for about five minutes adding just a bit of flour if it becomes too sticky, until a smooth dough forms. Divide in to two balls and set aside covered in a warm place to rise until doubled, for about 1 hour.
Meanwhile make the mushroom topping. In a large saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt to taste. Saute until they just begin to turn a light golden-brown color. Add the sliced shallot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shallot is sweet, soft, and also gently caramelized. Adjust seasoning as desired with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool while the dough rises. Alternatively, you can use your bread machine or stand mixer to mix and knead the dough.
Preheat the oven to 450 F.
To assemble, roll each flat dough ball in to a very thin circle, approximately 8″ in diameter. Place the rolled dough on to a sheet pan or pizza pan either greased with olive oil, lined with parchment, or dusted with cornmeal.
Arrange the caramelized mushroom-shallot mixture evenly over both pieces of dough. Sprinkle each with equal portions of crumbled blue cheese, and another drizzle of Mushroom-Sage Olive Oil, and additional fresh ground pepper (if desired). Slide the flat bread in to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to caramelize and the crust is golden brown and slightly puffed. Rotate the flat bread half way through the cooking process to ensure that each cooks evenly.
The Spicy Olive's Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

The Spicy Olive’s Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

A delicious vegetable side dish to complement any entree. Using a robust olive oil from The Spicy Olive  with a high bio-phenol count adds heart health and anti inflammatory properties to your vegetable. The olive oil traps in the phyto- nutrients of the spinach and mushrooms and adds to them all the health benefits of the olive oil. It is a win-win for your body!

The SPicy Olive's Cucumber Salad

The Spicy Olive’s Summer Cucumber Salad

I love summer cucumber salads. This recipe has a Greek Salad inspiration to it. I also make Cucumber salads with The Spicy Olive’s Peach balsamic with a single varietal olive oil or our Basil olive oil.  ( Cucumbers, tomatoes and thinly sliced onion ) Simply delicious!
 Recipe:
CUCUMBER SUMMER SALAD
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes – halved
1 medium red onion – sliced in halves
1/2 cup Oregano Vinaigrette
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup of Fused Lemon Olive Oil
1/4 cup The Spicy Olive’s Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Black pepper to taste
Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified, toss in your cucumber, onions and tomatoes and serve.
Credit: Jojet Ortega-Veronica Foods

The Spicy Olive’s Panzanella Salad

This classic Italian salad was created as a way to use day old bread so as not to waste- The Spicy Olive thinks it is a wonderful way to showcase the delicious flavor of summer ripe tomatoes!

The Spicy Olive’s Squash and Corn Salad

A delicious hot weather salad filled with the flavors of summer!

Spicy Olive Candy Cane Caprese Salad

The Spicy Olive Candy Cane Caprese Salad

The Caprese Salad is a popular tomato and cheese salad that is perfect for this holiday change up. Arrange the tomato and cheese slices to make a candy cane shape! Garnish with fresh basil for a festive, red, white and green salad-perfect for any holiday buffet table! This salad can also be made into a wreath shape with lettuce greens underneath for another beautiful holiday salad idea!