Appetizers

A great start to any meal!!
Pineapple and Strawberry Carpaccio with Basil and Mint Sugars
This is great as an appetizer or a dessert. Barb L. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 large golden pineapple 1 lb strawberries A handful of mint leaves... more info
Pomegranate-Quince Balsamic Fizz
Yields: 4 Ingredients: Pour prosecco in chilled champagne flute Drizzle in about 1 teaspoon of Pomegranate Quince Balsamic to taste Float a few... more info
Pumpkin Hummus
Looking for a unique recipe for the holidays? This offers a variation on a traditional MIddle Eastern spread. Great with warm pita bread, chips, in... more info
Roasted Cranberry and Orange Crostini
Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Flying Olive Blood Orange or Mandarin Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries 1 orange,... more info
Roasted Strawberry and Basil Bruschetta
Yield: About 8 slices Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, hulled 2 Tbsp Flying Olive Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar 2 tsp honey or other sweetener 1/2... more info
Rustic Avocado Crostini
Yield: Approximately 4 large pieces Ingredients: 4 slices of good crusty bread (If they are REALLY big, cut in halves or quarters) 1 ripe avocado... more info
Sauteed Shrimp with Red Pepper Flakes and Basil
This is a great dish that can be used as an appetizer or a main course. Serves: 6 as an appetizer, 2-3 as a main course Ingredients: 1 pound fresh... more info
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Flying Olive Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Dipping Oil of Choice, Olive Wood Smoked, or Flying Olive EVOO of choice 1 cup... more info
Savory Toasted Almonds
This marinade will make any pork chops or steak extra juicy as well as infusing it with great savory flavor and a touch of sweetness. I suggest a... more info
South of the Border Spiced Nuts
Ingredients: 2 cups almonds, cashews or a mixture of raw nuts of your choice, approximately the same size 2 Tbsp Flying Olive's Cayenne Red Chili... more info
Speedy Salsa
Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped ½ small onion finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Flying Olive's Chipotle Extra Virgin Olive... more info
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Yield: 4-5 appetizer servings Ingredients: 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, plus 2 tablespoons chopped for garnish 1 (16... more info
Sweet & Spicy Barbeque Sauce with Mini Meatballs
Note: This sauce is only slightly tingly. If you want more heat, we suggest using Flying Olive's Harissa or Cayenne Red Chili EVOO's, or... more info
Tapenade with Basil and Anchovies
Ingredients: ½ cup green pitted olives with pimiento, rinsed ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, rinsed 4 anchovy fillets, drained on paper... more info
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Peach Crostini
Ingredients: 12 pieces of sliced baguette, your choice of bread ¼- ½ cup Flying Olive Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1-2 ripe peaches,... more info