Peaches or apricots are delicious alternatives to the pears. Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Pear Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon port wine (or more vinegar) 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 8 cups mixed greens, such as romaine lettuce, endive, radicchio, […]
Debunking Common Myths About Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Once and for All The expression “truth in advertising” seems to have gotten lost in the shuffle lately, especially when it comes to extra virgin olive oil, or EVOO. You’re likely to see buzzwords on labels and in ads without any way for you to know […]
These buttery date-filled cookies featuring olive oil hail from the Middle East—potentially from ancient Egypt—and are an unexpected addition to holiday cookie trays. Ingredients 1/3 cup roasted, salted pistachio nuts, chopped 1/3 cup pitted whole dates, chopped 1/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit preserves or jam 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1 cup white whole wheat flour […]
A quick romp in an olive oil-based marinade for as little as 30 minutes, a brief stint in a hot oven, and dinner is served! If desired, serve with the Braised Fennel and Lentils. Rice or couscous work well with the salmon, too. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin off Coarse salt (kosher or […]
