Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

My wife, Meghan, and I often order souvlaki (both chicken and lamb) during our stays in Oz. We present it as an appetizer here, but it can easily become a main course—especially when served with a Greek salad and pita. Ingredients For the chicken and marinade: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, […]

Turkish Shepherd’s Salad (Çoban Salatasi)

If you find dicing vegetables and chopping herbs relaxing, you’ll enjoy making this healthful salad. It makes a great accompaniment to grilled meats. Find sumac and Aleppo pepper online or at well-stocked spice stores. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Combine all of the ingredients except the olives and romaine in a large bowl and refrigerate for […]

Pumpkin Hummus

This hummus twist has a sweet, seasonal spin—great with vegetable chips, crudités, crackers, or pita. Ingredients One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) 1 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons tahini […]

Squash and Kale Toasts

Creamy delicata squash pairs perfectly with Tuscan (aka Dinosaur or Black) kale. Need heat? Red pepper flakes! Ingredients 2 small delicata squash 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the bread Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground pepper 1 pound Tuscan kale, thick stems and ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped […]