Blog Archives for tag olive oil

Mediterranean Fish en Papillote

 Cooking ‘en Papillote’ (known as ‘al cartoccio’ in Italian) is the French cooking method of steaming a food in a parchment… Continue reading »

‘Mandarin Olive Oil Cake”

 Hungry for a sweet tea cake made with the season’s best citrus fruits?  Well look no further!  This delectably sweet… Continue reading »

Kale & Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

 When you think of a warm bowl of fluffy mashed potatoes, you automatically think of the creamy texture from the… Continue reading »

‘Green Goddess Dressing’

 The incomparable Gwyneth Paltrow has always been a favorite celebrity of mine.  Not only is she a talented actress, a… Continue reading »

‘Bacon Endive Tomato Bites’

 This fresh and simple hors d’oeuvres from Cooking Light magazine is a delightful combination of tastes and textures.  Crisp endive… Continue reading »

Hot Anchovy-Garlic Dip

   Hot Anchovy-Garlic Dip is a classic first course from the Piedmont region of northern Italy.  Served alongside crudités like fresh… Continue reading »

Lemony Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto

In my opinion, the best way to cook green beans to where they are still have a bite but are… Continue reading »

Caramelized Fennel & Grapefruit Salad with Olives

   Fennel, or finocchio as it is known in Italy, is an anise-flavored vegetable with a bulb-like base that can… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cherry Tomatoes

 One sure sign that the beginning of Fall is upon us is the appearance of brussels sprouts at farmer’s markets… Continue reading »

Roasted Leeks with a Lemony Shallot Vinaigrette

Very French. Very tasty.  The simplicity of roasted leeks is a beautiful thing.  Tender with a mild onion flavor, roasting… Continue reading »