Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Tricolore Soup

“Tricolore” refers to the three colors of the Italian flag, but this recipe has surprising choices for the red, white, and green—kidney beans, barley, and broccoli! Notes: Choose hull-less rather than pearl barley for better taste and more fiber. Always save and freeze Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds as they add great flavor to soups and stews. Ingredients […]

Pistachio Layer Cake

Pistachio-based cake layers are filled and iced with a whipped white chocolate ganache. The thin layer of raspberry preserves is a great counterpoint to the sweetness of the chocolate. Use a coffee bean or nut grinder to turn raw (unroasted and unsalted) pistachios into a ground powder. Note: If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, […]

Black Dal

If you’re new to lentils, this flavorful recipe makes a great introduction. I’ve streamlined the number of spices used in traditional recipes because garam masala already incorporates the essentials—coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, among others. This makes a hearty meatless meal, a soup, or a side dish—scoop it up with a […]

Kale Caesar Salad

This recipe makes Caesar salad more nutrient-rich in two yummy ways: using kale instead of Romaine lettuce and replacing croutons with roasted chickpeas, which can be seasoned any way you like. Both ingredients add texture as well as taste. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Separate the kale leaves and cut out and discard the main stems. […]