Sunday, May 31, 2015

Che Amigo Chimichurri Chicken

Hello folks! I'm sorry I've been away so long. I've come back to post this nice little chicken, but will probably go back into the black hole again soon. Don't worry, things are good, just busy!

This dish was made with a new product of ours. Che Amigo Chimuchurri Sauce. It's an Argentinian recipe, and it's just fantastic. It's really lovely, fresh and green with a moderate hint of spice. I'd recommend it even if we weren't carrying it! Go visit their website, the make amazing grills too!

I used the Coratina Olive Oil in this because it is a light flavored oil that I find pairs well with green herbs, so it's perfect for this. But if you have something else, go ahead and use it. I don't advise a flavored oil, you want to let the herb flavors of the chimichurri to shine.


Che Amigo Chimichurri Chicken

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup chopped green, orange and yellow peppers
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 tbsp Coratinia Olive Oil
2-4 tbsp Che Amigo Chimichurri
Salt and Pepper to taste

Chop the chicken into medium chunks. Heat a saute pan to medium heat and add the Coratina Oil. Let the oil warm for about half a minute before adding the chicken. Spread the chicken out in the pan and saute 5-6 minutes or until almost cooked through. Stir occasionally.

Add the broccoli, peppers and the chimichurri sauce. Give it all a good stir and cover. Let cook another 7-8 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.


Friday, May 22, 2015

Happy Memorial Day!

I know its been light on recipes. But I hope to have a big announcement at the end of the month!

Coupon!



Veterans and those currently in the armed forces, don't forget to show your military IDs for 10% off everyday! We thank you for your service!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Mother's Day

Stop by this week to get the mom in your life something sweet!




Or think about bringing her to town on Mother's Day to taste for herself. Maybe you can make mom something nice to eat!


Try the Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Olive Oil, or maybe the Walnut Pesto Pasta, or go with another easy cake; Meyer Lemon Peach Cake.

(Sorry pet-moms, no puppies allowed in the store.)

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Help Needed!

Help Wanted! Looking for motivated and happy people. Weekends a must. Looking for 2-3 people for the New Hope store, if you can work through the Christmas season, even better. Also: looking for a Manager and 2 employees for our NEW location in Smithville NJ! Come in for an application or email us at Info@olivengrape.com


Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Gluten-Free with Heide

Hello all, hoping your week is starting off right.

If you've been coming to the store for awhile, you may have met our associate Heide. She recently moved away and we miss her.

She's very much gluten free and decided to start her own blog! She began with a bang, and our Smoked Applewood Salt!

Go see it here: Gluten Free with Heide

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet is one of the oddest recipes I've ever encountered. It's not chocolate, not vanilla, and has much more food coloring than seems safe. But it is really, really good.

I intend to someday make this with some kind of natural food colorings, like beets and cherries, but for now, a box mix will do you.

Red Velvet Double Chocolate

1 box red velvet cake mix
Chocolate Olive Oil
Cream cheese frosting
3-4 cups fresh or frozen berries(thawed), mix cherries, raspberries and blackberries
1/4 cup Cherry Balsamic, or Chocolate Raspberry Balsamic

Follow the instructions on your cake mix. Sub in the Chocolate Olive Oil where it calls for vegetable oil or butter.

In a large bowl, mix the berries and balsamic together. Let sit, they are done when the cake is.

Bake the cake. Let cool and top with the cream cheese frosting and berries.



I made about half in single graham cracker crusts, because it felt fancy. The other half was baked in a round cake pan. However you like it, it's just a fun time.


Friday, April 3, 2015

Easter Sales!

Happy Easter! Happy Passover!

We have a bunny of a sale for you. Coupon!



Salmon with Basil Olive Tapenade

1 Large Salmon Fillet (for 4 people)
2 cups olives, green and kalamata
1 anchovy fillets
1 clove garlic
pinch fresh thyme
pinch oregano
pinch dried laurel
small bunch of fresh basil
1 tbsp capers (optional)

Preheat the oven to 425°. Lay the salmon on a baking sheet. Dice all the rest of the ingredients together and spread out over the salmon in an even layer.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.