Blog Archives for tag olive oil

Baked Fennel with Pecorino & Thyme

Cooking fennel give it such a lovely, sweet flavor.  I love to cook fennel as a simple French side dish… Continue reading »

Butter Lettuce & Fresh Fennel Salad with Smoked Almond Vinaigrette

A flavorful homemade vinaigrette is really a game changer, especially on a simple salad.  Using your favorite flavored vinegar, fruit,… Continue reading »

‘Tomatoes in Chile-Fennel Oil’

Tomatoes are the jewels of the garden this time of year.  Plump, juicy, a bit sweet and ranging in color… Continue reading »

‘Skewered Scallops & Cucumbers with Dill’

I love the French translation of this seemingly simple grilled dish: ‘Brochettes de Saint-Jacques et Concombres a l’Aneth.’  Sounds complicated,… Continue reading »

‘Orange & Olive Oil Cake’

Olive oil cakes are a popular dessert in the Mediterranean region where their climate is perfect for olive trees and… Continue reading »

Pesto Rosso

This red-hued pesto gets both its color and tangy flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and parsley, and buttery pine… Continue reading »

Beef Tagliata with Arugula & Pecorino

A mainstay on most any menu in Italy is a simple beef salad topped with arugula and shaved Pecorino or… Continue reading »

‘Celery Stewed in Olive Oil’

 Céleri Barigoule, or ‘Celery Stewed in Olive Oil’ is truly a unique side dish (and very French I might add.) … Continue reading »

Olive Oil-Poached Salmon with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

 Poaching, whether be a chicken breast, an egg, or your favorite fish, is a cooking technique that involves immersing and… Continue reading »

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Pine Nuts & Raisins

 The combination of broccoli rabe, pine nuts, sweet raisins and crumbled sausage is a classic flavor pairing in the south… Continue reading »