Blog Archives for tag olives

‘Skillet Chicken with Crushed Olives & Sumac’

I know what you’re thinking.  If the title of this recipe is ‘skillet chicken’ then why is the chicken pictured… Continue reading »

Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

These decadent lamb meatballs are flavored with fresh rosemary, Pecorino cheese, chopped olives and golden raisins. Baked until tender and… Continue reading »

Panzanella with Rainbow Chard, Olives & Ricotta Salata

Another tasty idea for leftover bread! Toast cubes of it with a touch of olive oil until crispy, and make… Continue reading »

Fettuccine with Seared Scallops & Fresh Tomato Sauce

Two restaurant quality dishes that I find most people are wary to make at home are seared scallops and lamb… Continue reading »

Greek Lamb Meatloaf

With lamb on the brain I decided to experiment with a Greek-inspired ground lamb meatloaf. (And boy I’m glad I… Continue reading »

Roasted Haricots Verts with Olive Tapenade

Roasting thin French green beans helps them to retain their natural crunch while tenderizing them just slightly.  My favorite way… Continue reading »

‘Chickpea Niçoise with Tahini Dressing’

This lovely vegetarian version of a classic salad Niçoise swaps in cumin-scented chickpeas for the usual seared or flaked tuna. … Continue reading »

‘Spanish-Style Roasted Potatoes’

These are no ordinary roasted potatoes! No siree. These perfectly roasted gems are flavored with a fragrant combination of fresh… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Olive Vinaigrette

Wrapping jumbo sea scallops in thin slices of prosciutto not only adds extra flavor, but added texture to the plate… Continue reading »

‘Mortadella, Artichoke-Heart & Olive Crostini’

Mortadella is a lovely Italian salume hailing from Bologna, that is normally studded with pistachios and black pepper corns. Similar in… Continue reading »