Fabulous Focaccia and Steak au Poivre Recipes, Spotlight on Rosemary and Black Peppercorns, When Whole Spices Are Best, How Junk Food Can Scramble Memory This edition of The Olive Oil Hunter Newsletter has a decidedly French bent, from the Provençal rosemary on the focaccia to the classic steak au poivre, redolent with freshly crushed black […]
Essential Mashed Potatoes and Chai Spice Cookies Recipes, Spotlight on Purple Shallot Powder and Chai Spice Blend When I’m planning my Thanksgiving menu, I like a mix of the traditional—the foods everyone clamors for, like mashed potatoes—and the new, like the unexpected taste of chai spice cookies, oversized and indulgent. These two dishes are made […]
This Quarter’s Selection The exquisite fresh-pressed olive oil for this quarter’s to-go packets is a true crowd-pleaser. It comes from an exceptional producer in the picturesque hill town of Trevi, in Umbria, a region nicknamed the green heart of Italy. Loaded with fruit from three amazing varietals, it’s one of the most versatile olive oils […]
Rich and buttery, this is the ultimate sauce for steak—and the perfect dip for roasted potatoes. Ingredients Directions Step 1 In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, shallot, black pepper, and tarragon to a boil. Lower the heat and cook until the vinegar is reduced by half. Pour into the top of a double boiler […]
