Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Garlic-and-Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

There’s nothing more celebratory than a beef tenderloin, and because it takes on the intense flavors in the crust, there’s no need for further embellishment. The center cut is the most choice, tender, and lean part of the tenderloin.  Ingredients Directions Step 1 Preheat your oven to 450ºF. In a small food processor, process the […]

Roasted Monkfish with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

Monkfish, sometimes called “poor man’s lobster,” is deliciously meaty. If you can’t find it, substitute grouper, swordfish, halibut, or tuna. Greens sautéed with garlic or a green salad would make a nice accompaniment. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Drizzle a bit of olive oil in the bottom of a shallowbaking dish large enough to hold the […]

Pasta e Ceci

This popular Roman soup pairs small tube-shaped pasta and chickpeas. Using broth instead of water, along with a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind, really amps up the flavor—save your leftover rinds in the freezer to drop in stews as well as soups. You can also adjust the ratio of chickpeas to pasta as you like. Ingredients Directions […]