Did you know that Thomas Jefferson, our third President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence was also what would be considered today… a foodie? Whenever I think of a foodie, I think… olive oil. And so did Jefferson, who proclaimed, “… the olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.” Deemed a…more »
Cooking and Recipes
Baking with Olive Oil Instead of Butter
Using olive oil for baking is a familiar feature of Mediterranean cooking. While it may sound a bit odd, baking with olive oil has actually been done for centuries. Olive oil gives cakes and cookies a light texture and can be used with confidence in lieu of butter or other oils. It best to use…more »
Pesto Recipe
The most famous of all culinary masterpieces from the Italian Riviera is its basil Pesto sauce. I just returned from visiting my cousins in Sestri Levante, a beautiful city near the Cinque Terra. Anna Maria served Trofie al Pesto. Trofie is Ligurian pasta made with flour and water, no eggs. Her delicious pasta was topped…more »
Frittata Recipe
What you need: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 medium size green zucchini (slice zucchini lengthwise into quarters and then coarsely dice) 1 chopped (white) onion 1 clove garlic 5 large eggs (ratio: 1 egg per zucchini) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasonings (to taste) How to…more »
Olive Paste Recipe
This Ancient Roman dish makes the perfect appetizer. You can use this Olive Paste recipe as a condiment, with pasta or as a spread. Ingredients: 2 cups pitted, cured olives (Taggiasca or Kalamata) 1 sprig of fresh rosemary Pinch of fresh thyme 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil How to prepare:…more »
Olive Oil Biscotti
Straight from Carol’s mother Gigi! Ingredients: 1 cup whole almonds 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 4 eggs 4 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons orange extract and 2 tablespoons orange zest How to prepare: On a baking sheet, toast the almonds at 350º for 5 minutes….more »
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