Blog Archives for tag olive oil

Orange Olive Oil Cake with Walnuts

This orange-scented quick bread couldn’t get any tastier—a moist center, perfectly sweet, and studded with orange zest and a topping… Continue reading »

Sautéed Zucchini Ribbons with Thyme

Yellow squash and zucchini are some of my favorite summertime gems.  So many uses for each and if you can… Continue reading »

Flatbread with a Caper-Cream Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers & Mint

Crispy, creamy, briny, and sweet—my delectable Flatbread with Caper-Cream Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers & Mint couldn’t be any tastier.  Thin,… Continue reading »

Pearled Cous Cous & Almond Pilaf

Traditional cous cous is a North African dish by origin, made from semolina or ground durum wheat, that is simply… Continue reading »

Bowtie Pasta with Prosciutto, Melon, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my favorite flavor combinations is the Italian antipasti of sweet melon wedges wrapped in salty prosciutto.  The prosciutto… Continue reading »

Crudités Served with a Dijon Mustard-Olive Oil

A strikingly simple appetizer, Crudites Served with a Dijon Mustard-Olive Oil is one of the most memorable antipasti that we… Continue reading »

Oven-Baked Whole Wheat Tortilla Chips

One of the great joys of summertime are the poolside parties with friends spent laughing  and visiting as the faint… Continue reading »

Pasta con Zucchini

This super fresh, simple, and good-for-you pasta sauce was a revelation for me when I first had it.  A  unique… Continue reading »

Lemony Olive-Caper Tapenade

This combination of tender olives, bright lemon zest, garlic, fresh parsley, and briny capers is one that I don’t think… Continue reading »

Caprese Panino

Here’s a quick Italian lesson for you—the word panini is the plural form of panino, which is the word for… Continue reading »