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Ultimate Olive Oil Compound Butter
Watch T.J. Robinson create one of his favorite culinary hacks—olive oil compound butter with herbs.
Ingredients
- 16 oz unsalted butter, cut into large uniform cubes, room temperature
- 1/3 cup Fresh Pressed olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- Salt and pepper
Feel free to mix and match herbs to your liking. Garlic and lemon zest are great add-in options as well.
Directions
Step 1
Dice the butter into large uniform cubes.
Step 2
Add to large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer.
Step 3
Beat with hand mixer or stand mixer until butter is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add olive oil and continue to mix until oil is well incorporated into the butter.
Step 5
Add the herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Mix until well combined.
Step 7
Transfer the olive oil compound butter to the center of a large piece of parchment paper.
Step 8
Fold the long side of the parchment paper over the compound butter, forming a log shape.
Step 9
Use a board scraper to gently guide the parchment covered butter into the center of the parchment paper and help create a log shape.
Step 10
Use a board scraper to gently guide the parchment-covered butter into the center of the parchment paper and help create a log shape.e.g.
Step 11
Freeze until firm.
Step 12
Slice off medallions of compound butter as need, storing any remaining butter in the freezer.
Step 13
Use compound butter medallions to top grilled meats and seafoods, cooked vegetables, pasta, rice, potatoes and anything else you like.
Olive Oil Egg Salad
Watch T.J. Robinson as he makes a deliciously healthy Olive Oil Egg Salad with olives!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and cooled
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, cut on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery hearts with leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup rough chopped green olives (with or without pimento)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh-pressed olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Chop eggs into large rough pieces and put in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Add scallions, and celery and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Add olives, red pepper, parsley and fresh-pressed olive oil.
Step 4
Toss to combine and mash lightly with a fork to amalgamate. (Combine just before serving to keep the mixture fresh looking.)
To Serve
Tomato Tart with Olive Oil Pastry
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, halved and finely sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (100g) Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup (50g) Grana Padano, grated
- 1 & 2/3 cup (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved (use a variety of shapes and colors, if you like)
For the Pastry
- 2 & 1/2 cups (350g) all purpose flour
- 5 fl oz (150ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Cold water
Directions
Step 1
To make the pastry, mix the flour with 1 tsp salt then stir in the olive oil and just enough water so it comes together as a dough (you’ll need about 4-5 tbsp). Roll out the pastry between 2 sheets of baking paper until it’s large enough to line an 11 inch round tart pan. Trim the edge and chill while you make the filling.
Step 2
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pan, add the onions and a good pinch of salt. Sauté very gently over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until meltingly soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for another couple of minutes. Cool and mix in the mustard and cheeses.
Step 3
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the tart shell for 20 minutes then take out and cool.
Step 4
Spread the cheesy onions over the base of the tart. Place the tomatoes on top in a single layer, cut-side up, and season with salt and pepper. Put the tart back in the oven for another 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and the tomatoes are slightly golden. Serve just-warm.
Adapted from Olive Magazine.