Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Australian Zucchini Breakfast Slice

This frittata-like dish is beloved by Australians young and old. Cut into squares, a “slice” can be eaten out of hand and served hot, cold, or warm for breakfast, a main course, side dish, or snack. Though not traditional, I like the salty tang of pickled banana peppers or olives. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Line […]

Cicchetti

Called cicchetti in Venice, their birthplace, these appetizers are a favorite around the world, especially among the large Italian population in Australia. They’re also quick to assemble from pantry ingredients. For more recipes popular Down Under, check out the Pressing Report in this quarter’s shipment of fresh-pressed olive oils. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Make the […]

Melissa’s Prawn and Pork Dumplings with Dipping Sauce

My longtime friend and colleague Melissa Wong, a consummate foodie from Melbourne, shared this flavorful recipe with me—see the Pressing Report for all the fun we had preparing it. Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make at home with either square or round dumpling wrappers. The pinching technique isn’t complicated, but a dumpling press makes quick […]

Peach Upside-Down Cake

Juicy peaches and tender olive oil-based vanilla cake make the perfect summertime sweet treat. Feel free to get as artful as you’d like with the peach arrangement, but there’s no need to peel them. Ingredients For the peaches: For the batter: For serving: Directions Step 1 Halve the peaches and slice each half into thin wedges. […]