Recipes

Roxanne’s Blackberry Martini

Thanks to Roxanne, our very own mixologist, for contributing this recipe and inspiring us to make even more creative cocktails! If only she’d bring us samples… 2 oz Gin 2 bar-spoons of Olive Us Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic 1/2 lime, juiced 4-6 fresh or frozen blackberries 3 coin size slices of ginger In a large…

Olive Us Berry Key Lime Fizz

This refreshing adult version of limeade is a hit in the summer heat and the muddled berries add a sweet note to this easy drink! 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water Squeeze of fresh lime juice 3-4 strawberries or raspberries, muddled Lime Rimmer…

Blackberry Ginger Gin Fizz

This cocktail can be made with a variety of fruits and dark balsamics. Fresh blueberries and Olive Us Blueberry Dark Balsamic would be another great combo! …Or Raspberry, or Elderberry… the possibilities are endless! 4 oz Gin 2 oz Olive Us Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic 1/2 lime, quartered 1/2 cup fresh blackberries Club Soda (or…

Olive Us Lemon Apricot Dressing

There are a multitude of combinations and ways to enjoy this tangy dressing! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Olive Us Lemon Fused Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Olive Us Apricot White Balsamic 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp Olive Us Lemon Twist Sea Salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or herb of choice) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a…

Tomato Salad with Avocado and Greens

A comforting and hearty salad that goes well with any meal and is super quick to make! In a large bowl, toss together: 4C greens of choice ½ avocado, sliced or diced 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced 3-4 radishes, sliced (optional) Handful of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame etc.) 1/4C goat cheese, crumbled Dress with: 1/4C Olive…

Smoky and Spicy Marinated Tofu

This marinated tofu can be made a day ahead if needed and goes great on a Buddha bowl, over rice, in a stir-fry, beside a cob of corn, or on a salad! Go ahead… play with your food! 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed and dried off* 2 Tbsp Olive Us Harissa Olive Oil (or…

Trumpet Pasta with Oregano Zucchini

This is a light and delicious dish that is perfect served alongside a large salad or at a summer dinner party! ½ lb Plain Trumpet pasta (or any of the other short pastas at Olive Us, like Trumpet Herb) 1/4C Olive Us Leek Fused Olive Oil (or Garlic , Single Varietal, Basil, Lemon, or Milanese Gremolata…

Creamy Summer Herb Fettuccine with Crispy Prosciutto

A delicious dish to serve on a cozy night in with a glass of white wine or cider (or a sippy cup of apple juice for the little ones). ½ lb Summer Herb Fettuccine (or another Olive Us fettuccine such as Basil Garlic, Roasted Garlic Herb, Spinach Garlic, or plain) 75g sliced prosciutto ham 1…

Lemon Caprese Pasta Salad

A light, refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer! Share this at a lunch or dinner party amongst friends or as an easy weeknight meal. Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! ½ lb Lemon Chive Rooster Comb Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Tri-colour Wheels, Pesto Cavatappi, or Garlic Chive Seashells) 2 Tbsp…

Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad

A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…