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Bacon Pasta Shells with Bolognese Sauce

Bacon Pasta Shells with Bolognese Sauce
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Ingredients
  1. 12-15 Large Pasta Shells
Filling
  1. 2 tbsp. chopped onion
  2. 1 clove minced garlic
  3. 2 tbsp. Olivia's Bacon Olive Oil
  4. 1 tbsp. butter
  5. 1 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach, drained well
  6. 1/2 tsp. tsp. grated nutmeg
  7. 1/3 c. Parmesan
  8. 1 whole egg
  9. 1/4 tsp. salt
  10. 1/4 tsp. pepper
  11. 3 tbsp. Ricotta cheese
Sauce
  1. 1 small carrot, diced
  2. 1 rib celery, diced
  3. 1/4 tsp. salt
  4. 1/4 tsp. pepper
  5. 1 med. onion, minced
  6. 1/4 c. red wine
  7. 1 garlic clove, minced
  8. 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  9. 2 to 3 tbsp. Olivia's Bacon Olive Oil
  10. 1/3 c. beef broth
  11. 3/4 lb. ground chuck
  12. 1/2 tsp. thyme
  13. Additional Parmesan
  14. 1/2 tsp. basil
  15. 1/4 tsp. sugar
Instructions
  1. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water. Dry on paper towels.
Filling
  1. Saute onion in Bacon Olive Oil over medium heat and add butter and add garlic. Cook until onion is limp.
  2. Add spinach and seasonings. Cook briefly.
  3. Put in food processor with steel blade (puree slightly) or mix by hand.
  4. Add Ricotta, Parmesan and egg.
  5. Combine again in processor or by hand.
  6. Either spoon mixture into pasta shells or fill, using a pastry bag.
Sauce
  1. Saute carrot, celery, onion and garlic in Bacon Olive Oil until limp
  2. Add beef; cook until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in seasonings beef broth, tomato sauce and wine.
  4. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.
To serve
  1. Spoon most of the sauce into large au gratin dish, top with shells, spoon a little sauce over each shell.
  2. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  3. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Sauce is nice on its own over any type of pasta. Freezes well.
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Pineapple Apricot Chicken Skewers

Pineapple Apricot Chicken Skewers
Serves 4
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Ingredients
  1. 32 oz jar of pineapple apricot preserves
  2. 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  3. 3 tablespoons Olivia's Pineapple White Balsamic Vinegar
  4. 2 tablespoons honey
  5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. salt and pepper
  7. 4 chicken breasts, cubed (You could ad as many as 6 breasts)
  8. 8-10 bamboo skewers
Instructions
  1. Combine the ingredients in a gallon zip lock bag except chicken. Mix well.
  2. Add chicken, mix in and marinate from 2 hours to all day. The longer the better.
  3. Soak the skewers for 10 minutes or more before grilling.
  4. Add the chicken to the skewers, grill over medium and enjoy!
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Pineapple Glazed Salmon w/Persian Lime EVOO

Pineapple Glazed Salmon w/Persian Lime EVOO
Serves 2
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Ingredients
  1. 2 (4-6oz) salmon fillets
  2. 1-2 Tbsp honey
  3. 1-2 Tbsp Olivia's Pineapple White Balsamic
  4. 2 Tbsp Olivia's Persian Lime Olive Oil
  5. salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Pineapple Balsamic, and Persian Lime Olive Oil together. Taste and add more honey or balsamic if needed. (Depending on how sweet your vinegar is, you may want more honey).
  2. Pour half of the glaze into a zip-top bag or airtight container. Add salmon to the bag or container.
  3. Marinate 10-45 minutes. Reserve remaining glaze.
  4. Place salmon skin side down on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  5. Set an oven rack 5-6 inches from the heat.
  6. Broil salmon for 3 minutes.
  7. Brush the second half of the glaze over the salmon.
  8. Broil another 3-4 minutes. Check for doneness.
  9. Broil an additional 1-3 minutes as needed
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Marinated Lamb Chops With Aged Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze

Marinated Lamb Chops With Aged Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze
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Ingredients
  1. Marinade
  2. 1 Rack of Lamb- Trimmed and cut into small chops
  3. 2 cups Olivia's Lemon Olive Oil
  4. 1/2 cup Olivia's Aged Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
  5. 1 Red Onion chopped
  6. 1/4 cup Fresh Garlic chopped
  7. 2 tbl Fresh Italian Parsley Chopped
  8. 1 tbl Fresh Thyme chopped
  9. 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  10. 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  11. Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze
  12. 1 cup Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
  13. 1/2 cup Sugar
  14. 1 tsp Kosher salt
  15. 2 tbl Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbl of water
Marinade
  1. Combine Lemon Olive Oil, Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, kosher salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Lightly Season cut lamb with kosher salt and black pepper, place in marinade, mix until meat is coated on all sides.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum of 1 hour. Can do a day ahead.
Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze
  1. Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup until diluted, set aside.
  2. Place Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar, sugar and salt in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until volume is reduced by 1/2.
  3. Stir in cornstarch mixture to pan with a wire whip.
  4. Heat until thickened. Remove and hold warm until service.
To Serve
  1. Remove lamb from marinade, discard marinade
  2. Grill or pan sear lamb until desired doneness (Medium rare is best, it doesn't take long)
  3. Remove lamb from heat and plate.
  4. Drizzle warm glaze over plated lamb
  5. Garnish with Italian Parsley
  6. Serve with your favorite starch and vegetable or serve as a passed appetizer.
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Baked Ham with Pineapple Balsamic Glaze

Baked Ham with Pineapple Balsamic Glaze
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  2. 1/4 cup Olivia's Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar
  3. 3 tbsps Dijon Mustard
  4. 1/4 cup butter (diced)
  5. 1 tsp salt
  6. 1/4 tsp black pepper (ground)
  7. 7-9 pound smoked ham
  8. 1/2 cup water
  9. Fresh Pineapple Rings
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Line a large roasting pan with foil.
  3. Making 1/2-inch-deep slits, score ham with a diamond pattern.
  4. Place ham in the pan and add 1/2 cup of water.
  5. Cover the ham with pineapple rings, securing each ring with a toothpick.
  6. Cover with foil and roast for 45-60 minutes to heat thoroughly.
  7. Combine brown sugar, Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar, and mustard in a small saucepan.
  8. Bring to a low simmer, stirring until the sugar melts.
  9. Add butter and whisk until smooth and uniform.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Remove from heat, but keep warm.
  12. Uncover ham and baste ham with glaze.
  13. Continue to roast ham and pineapple until deep brown and glazed, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes for an additional 30 minutes.
  14. Transfer ham to large platter.
  15. Remove Pineapple rings and serve with ham.
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Caprese Chicken Lasagna

Caprese Chicken Lasagna
Serves 6
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Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 box lasagna noodles
  2. 1 tbsp. Olivia's Italian Spice Olive Oil
  3. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
  4. 2 tsp. dried oregano
  5. kosher salt
  6. Freshly ground black pepper
  7. 2 tbsp. Olivia's Garlic Cilantro Balsamic Vinegar
  8. 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  9. 3 tbsp. butter
  10. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  11. 2 1/2 c. milk
  12. 5 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
  13. 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  14. 1 15-ounce container ricotta
  15. 1 large egg
  16. 4 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  17. 1/2 c. thinly sliced basil leaves
  18. Garlic Cilantro Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375º.
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook lasagna noodles until very al dente. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat Italian Spice Olive Oil.
  4. Season chicken with dried oregano and salt and pepper.
  5. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes.
  6. Add Garlic Cilantro Balsamic Vinegar and half the garlic to pan and stir until combined. Transfer to a plate.
Make sauce
  1. To skillet over medium heat, add butter. Let melt, then add remaining half garlic and cook 1 minute. Add flour and cook until golden, 1 minute more.
  2. Add milk and simmer until thick and creamy, 3 minutes, then add 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble lasagna
  1. In a small bowl, stir together ricotta and egg and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce.
  3. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping, and top with about a third of ricotta mixture, a third of tomatoes, a third of the basil, a third of the cooked chicken, another layer of sauce, and a third of mozzarella.
  4. Repeat with three layers, ending with mozzarella.
  5. Bake until bubbly and golden, 35 minutes.
  6. Garnish with more basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve.
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Orange Chicken with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Orange Chicken with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
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Ingredients
  1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  2. Olivia's Blood Orange Olive Oil
  3. butter
  4. 2-3 med onions, sliced length wise
  5. 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  6. mushrooms (an added option)
  7. 1/3 cup Olivia's Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
  1. Season breasts with a mixture of 1/4 tsp thyme, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat skillet over med heat.
  3. Add 1Tbsp of olive oil and 1Tbsp butter; saute onions until soft or caramelized (sauté mushrooms as desired). You may need to turn the heat down so the onions do not brown too quickly.
  4. Add Raspberry Balsamic and 1/4 tsp of thyme, salt and pepper.
  5. Raise heat and reduce until slighty thickened.
  6. Saute Chicken breasts in equal amounts of 1 Tbsp Blood Orange Olive Oil and 2 Tbsp butter until brown about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  7. Divide onions on plates, slice breasts and fan over onions.
  8. Sprinkle a little parsley over the chicken if you like.
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Basil & Honey Ginger Balsamic Glazed Turkey

Basil & Honey Ginger Balsamic Glazed Turkey
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Prep Time
24 min
Cook Time
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
24 min
Cook Time
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 1/5 lb. turkey breast, bone in, skin on
  2. Marinade
  3. 1/3 cup Olivia's Basil Olive Oil
  4. 1/2 cup Olivia's Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
  5. 1 tsp sea salt
  6. 1 tsp fresh black or white pepper
  7. 1 tsp thyme
  8. 1 tsp sage
  9. 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. Rinse and pat dry the breast and place it in a gallon zip lock bag.
  2. Mix all ingredients for the marinade and pour over the breast.
  3. Seal the bag and press the marinade all around the breast.
  4. Refrigerate 24 hours, turning the bag every now and then, if and when you open the fridge.
  5. Place the breast, skin side up,in a cast iron skillet.
  6. Pour the marinade over the breast.
  7. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, not touching the bone or cartilage. Roast, uncovered, until the temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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Rosemary and Lemon Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs

Rosemary and Lemon Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs
Yields 4
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Ingredients
  1. 3/4 Olivia's Lemon White Balsamic
  2. 1/2 cup Olivia's Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  3. 3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
  4. 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  5. 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  6. 8 chicken thighs
  7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl combine the Lemon White Balsamic, Rosemary Olive Oil, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
  2. Whisk to combine and pour into a 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag.
  3. Put the chicken thighs in the bag and seal it.
  4. Turn to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated, then refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 4 hours.
  5. Preheat a grill to medium-low and brush the grates lightly with an oil soaked cloth.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry.
  7. Season the chicken well on all sides with salt and pepper, then place on the grill, skin side down. Cook the chicken about 8 to 10 minutes, turn and continue to cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Remove from the heat and serve while hot.
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Caprese Grilled Chicken

Caprese Grilled Chicken
Serves 6
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Ingredients
  1. 6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. 2 Tbs Olivia's Basil Olive Oil
  3. ¼ cup Olivia's Fig Balsamic Vinegar
  4. 1 tablespoon butter
  5. 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  6. 6 slices tomato
  7. 6 large basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken on the grill. As chicken is cooking, pour balsamic vinegar into sauce pan or skillet and cook until reduced by half. Add in butter and stir with a flat whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
  2. Top chicken with mozzarella cheese, basil leaf, and then tomato slice.
  3. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and Olivia's Basil olive oil and serve warm.
Adapted from Add a Pinch
Adapted from Add a Pinch
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