You have to love recipes that can be prepared almost within the time it takes to boil and drain the pasta. These flavorful noodles are great as a main course, side dish or even served cold right out of the fridge as a snack. Experiment with different pastas and add a little more red pepper […]
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When we were looking for a cookie recipe that was low in fat we went straight to one of our favorite cookbooks off the shelf; 1000 Low-Fat Recipes by Terry Blonder Golson. After skimming the list of ingredients we thought weād go even further by substituting the vegetable oil with heart-healthy olive oil infused (or […]
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Some hummus recipes call for a long list of ingredients and some items (like Tahini) are not always readily available in your fridge or pantry. Hereās an easy and very tasty hummus recipe with just a few ingredients. However, each of those ingredients needs to be of the highest quality, especially when it comes to […]
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What surprised us when we made this dish was the brightness of flavor and really fresh taste. This is definitely not your mushy, heavy split pea soup. We adapted Ina Gartenās recipe using our Chipotle olive oil to sautĆ© the aromatics as well as a garnish the dish at the end. We used Italian prosciutto […]
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Hereās another recipe with fennel, the crunchy anise-flavored vegetable we used in our Fennel Slaw with Grapefruit Balsamic Vinaigrette. However, this time we roasted it with cherry tomatoes to bring out a hint of sweetness. Add briny olives and a salty cheese and you have a perfectly balanced vegetarian pasta dish without a heavy sauce.
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Brisket is the cut of meat from the lower chest or breast area. Being one of the tougher cuts of beef, it is ideal for braising. Braising usually consists of searing meat at a high temperature first followed by simmering at lower temperatures in a covered pot with some liquids for flavor and moisture. This […]
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Tzatziki is a Greek sauce usually served as a dip or with grilled meats as a main course. Itās what you typically find in your gyro or as a condiment to souvlaki. Cucumber, yogurt and sour cream are the star ingredients and making it at home is as easy as throwing ingredients into a bowl. […]
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Want an easy appetizer that takes just 5 minutes to prepare and less than 15 minutes in the oven? We saw this āsuper-easy starter in a snapā from Martha Stewart. For a twist, we used our Wild Mushroom and Sage olive oil and it was a hit. Perfect for salads, as a topping for pizza […]
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Midweek meals need to be easy and quick but you donāt have to sacrifice great flavor. Hereās another dish where all the ingredients are in the title. You wonāt believe how much you can get out of this four-ingredient recipe. To top it off, what if we told you this could be done in less […]
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Cornbread is a southern staple and whether itās made with hominy in a cast iron skillet or if it comes out of a box, you might see it served with chili in the cooler months or as muffins at spring picnics. While there may be no replacing a classic iron skillet recipe, sometimes the convenience […]
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