Brussels Sprouts with Fig Balsamic

PrintBrussels Sprouts with Fig Balsamic IngredientsThank you to R. Reid for this recipe! 2 cups Brussels Sprouts halved 3 tbsp Olive Oil 2- 3 tbsp Fig Dark Balsamic Vinegar Salt and pepper to tasteInstructionsWash and halve brussels sprouts Coat brussels sprouts in olive oil salt and pepper to taste Bake on a cookie sheet at […]

Hints for Vinaigrettes

When making vinaigrette’s we recommend equal parts of oil and vinegar to allow the amazing flavours of each ingredient to shine. Many of you may already be familiar with the delicious combinations of our Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar and one of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils, or perhaps Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Flavoured […]

Lemon Mashed Potatoes

PrintLemon Mashed Potatoes Ingredients8 white potatoes Half a lemon 1 clove of garlic 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructionshalf the potatoes and bring to a boil in a pot Cook until the center of the potatoes are soft Drain Water Add minced garlic, lemon, salt and pepper and mash the […]

Creamy Pear Papparadelle Pasta

PrintCreamy Pear Papparadelle Pasta IngredientsThis is a different, simple and delicious recipe that uses our pappardelle pasta, our butter flavoured olive oil and our cranberry pear white balsamic vinegar. It works well as an appetizer for 6 or a main for 4. 12 oz pappardelle 3 tbsp butter flavoured olive oil 2 firm but ripe […]

Fig and Blue Cheese

PrintFig and Blue Cheese IngredientsThis recipe is from our patron, Patty T. Thank you so much Patty for this wonderful recipe! Figs, fresh or dried (Fresh is recommended) One of our mild extra virgin oils such as Manzanillo or Hojiblanca Blue cheese (Stilton is recommended) Walnuts 2 or 3 of our balsamic vinegars. InstructionsToast the […]

Avocado and Maple Balsamic

PrintAdvocado and Maple Balsamic Ingredients2 avocados 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes Maple Balsamic Vinegar to taste Salt and pepper to tasteInstructionsCut two ripe avocados into pieces Cut cherry tomatoes in half Place avocado and tomatoes into a bowl Drizzle maple balsamic into the bowl sprinkle salt and pepper to taste3.1https://www.olivesontap.com/2014/01/11/avocado-maple-balsamic/

Honey Ginger Pears

PrintHoney Ginger Pears IngredientsThis is a simple recipe that works equally well as a dessert or as a side dish with our Asparagus Ham Roll-ups. 2-3 firm, ripe pears (Bosc, d’Anjou, or Bartlett) ½ cup of our Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar 2-3 tbsp of peach, apricot, or white plum preserves. InstructionsQuarter and core the […]

Asparagus Ham Roll Ups

  PrintAsparagus and Ham Roll Ups IngredientsThis recipe comes to us from our good friend Deb Watring-Ellis. It features our Dark Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar and our Basil Flavoured Olive Oil To serve 4 8 slices of Black Forest ham (Ask the deli to slices the ham at the 2.5 setting) 16 asparagus spears 1 package […]

Sesame Crusted Tuna

PrintSesame Crusted Tuna IngredientsA big thank you to Hubert Jacquin for this wonderful recipe! 3 x 6 oz tuna steaks cut 1 inch thick 1 tbsp of wasabi or Dijon Mustard ½ cup of sesame seeds ( a mixture of light and black is recommended) Marinade ½ cup of our Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar […]