Balsamic Braised Beef Brisket with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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Brisket is the cut of meat from the lower chest or breast area. Being one of the tougher cuts of beef, it is ideal for braising. Braising usually consists of searing meat at a high temperature first followed by simmering at lower temperatures in a covered pot with some liquids for flavor and moisture. This […]

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Roasted Pears and Gorgonzola Salad with Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar

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We love when our customers share their favorite creations and let us pass on good ideas for healthy, tasty dishes. Kelly emailed this idea to us, we tried it, and it’s a winner. The pears are roasted in a light coating of olive oil but that’s it for the oil. Pineapple balsamic vinegar is all […]

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Fennel Slaw with Grapefruit Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Have you ever tried fresh fennel? It’s a bulbous vegetable with overlapping layers like a head of cabbage but firm and crunchy like celery. It has a bright, fresh taste with a subtle anise flavor (like licorice). The bulb is great roasted with root vegetables but when sliced raw very thinly, it makes an excellent […]

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Pomegranate Balsamic Glazed Tilapia

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Tilapia is naturally low in fat, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can play a key role in weight control. Our pomegranate dark balsamic vinegar, like all our dark balsamics, is thicker than supermarket balsamic vinegars and thus makes an ideal glaze without adding a long list of ingredients. 

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Blue on Bleu Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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Sometimes our customers come up with the best recipes for our products. Case in point, Joan S. from Charlotte, NC sent us this wonderful salad she calls “Blue on Bleu”. We call it simply delicious! We made Joan’s salad in the OT Kitchen and we liked it so much we didn’t change a thing.

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Penne Pasta with Tomato-Garlic Tuna Sauce and Mint

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It happens way too often. It’s mid-week, you’re busy (and tired) and find yourself standing in the pantry at 6pm searching for ideas. With all the back-to-school activities this time of year it can happen to anyone. A few years ago we stumbled upon this recipe from Cooks Illustrated that has now become one of […]

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Olive This! Becomes First Store in Charlotte, North Carolina to Earn Ultra Premium Certification

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Ultra Premium (UP) is a new grade in the industry that distinguishes the highest quality olive oil in the world from what dominates the so called “gourmet” and “premium” olive oil markets. The absurdly low standards created and fostered by numerous trade associations and government agencies responsible for policing them has only contributed to the […]

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Maple Balsamic Glazed Roasted Pecans

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These delightful pecans are fantastic on salads, ice cream or on their own as a quick snack. Since they tend to disappear fast you probably should make a double batch.

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Sage Sausage Bites with Strawberry-Apricot Balsamic Dipping Sauce

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We made these tasty morsels for the Super Bowl a few weeks ago and they disappeared before the second quarter; so we thought this just might be something we share. Think hearty sage sausage browned in the oven and dipped in a sweet, fruity, spicy mustard sauce. The recipe idea came from Rachel Ray from […]

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Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Fig Balsamic and Gorgonzola Cheese

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Feel like preparing something special for the holidays but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? With our fig balsamic, you don’t need to create a complicated, multi-ingredient sauce to achieve a deep, rich flavor. Plus, what if we told you that you could prepare this main course all in one skillet, sauce included?  […]

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