Mediterranean

Jul. 21, 2023

Persian Tahdig with Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)

This traditional Persian rice dish has a perfectly crispy golden crust surrounding a fluffy and savory inside.

Jun. 28, 2023

DIY Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers

Try these peppers out in your favorite salads, as a tasty sandwich topper, or as an addition to any cheese and charcuterie platter.

Jun. 27, 2023

Olive Oil and Sea Salt Bread Boule

This bread boule is perfect for dipping and sopping with soups, extra saucy mains, and sandwiches and toast.

Aug. 18, 2021

Grilled Broccoli Caesar Salad

Broccoli (in multitudes) is perfectly paired with homemade caesar salad dressing.

Aug. 16, 2021

Olive Oil Fried Panzarotti (Deep Fried Calzones)

Who thought that calzones could get any better? These deep fried calzones are simply stuffed with the usual favorites; tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and basil for a crispy on the outside, melty on the inside result.

Aug. 16, 2021

Melon, Pistachio and Olive Oil Salad

This refreshing melon dish is the perfect side salad or snack for those hot days. Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are drizzled with honey and extra virgin olive oil. A hefty sprinkle of feta, pistachios, and mint follow the drizzles as well as a finish of super flaky sea salt.

Aug. 16, 2021

Grilled Asparagus Salad with Olive Oil and Parmesan

Celebrate the start of spring with this delicious grilled asparagus salad. Topped with parmesan cheese, hard boiled egg and fruity extra virgin olive oil, this is the perfect side dish to a light meal of pan roasted fish or grilled chicken.

Aug. 16, 2021

Olive Oil Risotto with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Summer is the season for spectacular produce. A perfect pairing for extra virgin olive oil laced risotto.

Jul. 30, 2021

Olive Oil and Hazelnut Butter

Making your own nut butter is a pretty simple task often with a very tasty outcome. This simple hazelnut butter is moderately sweet with a hint of vibrancy from the use of mildly intense extra virgin olive oil.

Jul. 30, 2021

Pan-Seared Halloumi with Fig Jam and Olive Oil

This classic mediterranean grilling cheese is a great option for a light appetizer for your next dinner party. Halloumi is best served with both sweet and savory toppings and pairs perfectly with fig jam and kalamata olives.

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Mushroom Pappardelle with Pangritata

Oct. 26, 2020

Mushroom Pappardelle with Pangritata

This savory mushroom pasta dish is easy and satisfying. Portobellos and baby bellas are sautéed with EVOO, garlic, shallots and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, before being deglazed with balsamic vinegar.

Olive Oil Braised Lamb all’Amatricana

Oct. 26, 2020

Olive Oil Braised Lamb all’Amatricana

This slightly elevated Italian comfort classic is hearty and delicious. Tender bits of lamb are braised in EVOO, until fork-tender, and stewed with a rich wine-soaked tomato sauce, flavored with a generous sprinkle of cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

Rustic Italian Wedding Soup

Oct. 26, 2020

Rustic Italian Wedding Soup

This classic soup is just what’s needed on a cold and dreary day. Sausage meatballs, savory olive oil kissed broth, noodles, veggies, leafy greens…spoonful after spoonful of delicious bliss.

Crispy Gnocchi with Peas, Ham and Ricotta

Oct. 26, 2020

Crispy Gnocchi with Peas, Ham and Ricotta

This semi-homemade dish is hearty, filling and delicious. Gnocchi are lightly fried in a little EVOO until golden and pillowy, before being tossed with some smoky ham, peas, garlic and a little white wine. Some silky ricotta tops the dish for added creamy richness.

Extra Crispy Olive Oil Patatas Bravas

Oct. 26, 2020

Extra Crispy Olive Oil Patatas Bravas

These delicious potatoes are cooked twice for double the crisp. Once in the skillet and, again, in the oven. A little smoked paprika and sea salt, then drizzled with a semi-homemade aioli, papatas bravas will become a new favorite side.

Salmorejo (Chilled Tomato Soup with Herbed Olive Oil)

Oct. 25, 2020

Salmorejo (Chilled Tomato Soup with Herbed Olive Oil)

Salmorejo is a chilled Spanish soup based on ripe tomatoes, bread and olive oil. It's perfect as an appetizer, but hearty enough for an entrée.

Portuguese Bread Soup with Poached Eggs, Garlic and Olive Oil

Oct. 23, 2020

Portuguese Bread Soup with Poached Eggs, Garlic and Olive Oil

This simple hearty soup is a little like a savory porridge-stew, but instead of oats or rice, it’s made with bread). It’s superbly delicious, perfect comfort food on a dreary day and rich with flavors of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, soft poached eggs, chicken broth and cilantro.

Olive Oil Crepes with Hazelnut Ricotta

Oct. 22, 2020

Olive Oil Crepes with Hazelnut Ricotta

Delicious homemade crepes, made with extra virgin olive oil, are smeared with a whipped ricotta and Nutella combination then topped with some fresh fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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