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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad
My extended family has lots of cooks but it’s doubtful any of us have more cookbooks at home than my stepbrother, Roger. He keeps them in the pantry, the family room, stacked on his nightstand, and even in boxes in … Continue reading
Olive Oil Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Grilled Leg of Lamb
Grilling guru Steven Raichlen declares that his grilled whole leg of lamb “will make you want to throw stones at oven-roasted lamb.” I can assure you Raichlen’s lamb is delicious – but I think I’ll refrain from stoning the next … Continue reading
Rotisserie Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Grilled Baby Back Ribs
When we caught up with grilling guru Steven Raichlen, he was at the Phoenix airport speaking to us by cell phone. The best-selling author, cooking teacher and TV personality was on the road again – to Salt Lake City, to … Continue reading
Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
My family threw a memorable reunion along the shores of a lake in northern Michigan several years ago. Nearly 20 of us bunked together in three cabins on the lake, Torch Lake. We ate well. We had plenty of good … Continue reading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grilling Tips – From Eggplant to Halibut
Summer has arrived. The sun is blazing and temperatures are rising here in California and across the nation. So many of us are starting to fire up our grills for outdoor cooking. I use my gas grill all the time, … Continue reading
Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Pawlcyn’s Grilled Stuffed Peppers
It’s summer, and for me that spells grilling and tomatoes. I like to grill regardless of whether the sun is shining or it’s pouring down rain. A grilling recipe from award-winning Chef Cindy Pawlcyn combines tomatoes with sweet, thin-skinned peppers … Continue reading
How to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Bake Instead of Butter
When it comes to healthy eating, we hear a lot about people wanting to substitute extra virgin olive oil in their diet for butter. So we’ve been talking to culinary pros and leafing through books to gather ways you can … Continue reading
Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s Avocado Papaya Salad
I recently wrote about award-winning Chef Cindy Pawlcyn being featured in the latest issue of our eNewsletter, In Season. I also want to offer up some of her recipes here. Chef Pawlcyn’s northern California restaurants include Mustards Grill, Cindy’s Backstreet … Continue reading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Pumpkin Bread
We operate an informal test kitchen at California Olive Ranch, recruiting friends and relatives to try out recipes. A relative, Joanne, has become the “director” of that “test kitchen.” She’s a great home baker and cook. I can personally vouch … Continue reading

