This refreshing salad makes a fine accompaniment to any rich main course, especially beef, pork, or pasta. Licorice-y fennel pairs beautifully with orange segments (called supremes) and an olive oil vinaigrette. It has a dense texture, so be sure to slice it thinly. Ingredients 2 large navel oranges 1 large or 2 smaller fennel bulbs […]
The quintessential Greek salad isn’t complicated, but two important elements will make it memorable—true Greek Kalamata olives and freshly sliced slabs of feta, not those packaged crumbles. Purists say the melding of the olive oil and the juice of the tomatoes is all the dressing you need, enhanced by the best oregano. That’s why the […]
This Middle Eastern spice blend is as ubiquitous in that part of the world as our salt shaker is here, but far healthier. Every country in the Middle East, and even region within each country, has its own proportions of the ingredients. My twist is using black lime in place of the traditional sumac, which […]
Annie’s Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe, Spotlight on Hazelnuts and Chocolate and Boosting Positivity for Better Health One of the greatest “secrets” about extra virgin olive oil is how easily this healthful fat can substitute for the traditional saturated fats, like butter and lard, that are the core of many baked goods, especially desserts. As […]
