Blog Archives for tag olive oil

Roasted Turnips & Mushrooms with Basil & Bourbon Black Pepper

The rich flavor of coarse bourbon-smoked black pepper stands up well to a combination of peppery turnips and sliced gourmet… Continue reading »

Radishes in Bagna Cauda

A traditional bagna cauda (‘hot bath’ in Italian) is a rich sauce from the Piedmont region of Italy that is simple in… Continue reading »

‘Butterflied Lamb Beaujolais’

Another fabulous recipe from The Herb Society of America’s Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs. This time, for… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Italian Sausage

Fennel-scented, crumbled Italian sausage not only pairs well with bitter broccoli rabe, but also with Swiss chard, broccolini, escarole and… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Pilaf with Radishes, Pine Nuts & Gorgonzola

Pearled barley is one of my favorite whole grains that I keep stored in the pantry for quick-and-easy side dishes… Continue reading »

‘Sliced Tomato Gratin’

Anytime you see the word gratin in a recipe it simply means that a dish is baked in a shallow dish… Continue reading »

Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Oregano & Olives

Slow-roasting a leg of lamb is a wonderful idea this time of year.  A perfect entree for Easter weekend, roasting… Continue reading »

‘Porchetta-Style Roast Pork’

A classic in Italian cooking, a traditional porchetta is a delectable boneless pork roast most often flavored with garlic, fresh rosemary, fennel… Continue reading »

Italian White Bean & Kale Sauté

Another foolproof recipe from the kitchen of the beloved Barefoot Contessa!  If you don’t already have Ina Garten’s latest cookbook… Continue reading »

‘Chocolate-Olive Oil Cake with Walnuts’

Swapping in fruity olive oil for butter in a cake recipe makes for a super moist crumb and a lovely… Continue reading »