Category Archives: Recipes

A Farro Salad that Will Transport You to Italy’s Umbria Region

The first time we prepared farro we had to order it online. Local groceries weren’t selling this ancient form of wheat. That’s changed (thank goodness). And among the farro dishes we now want to make is the one featured here, … Continue reading

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A Salad Showcasing a Grain (Quinoa) the Incas Considered Sacred

Quinoa is a poster child for foods that tastes good and are good for you. It has an earthy, nutty taste and pairs well with a variety of flavors. Quinoa also is super nutritious and packs roughly as much protein … Continue reading

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Crispy Chicken Thighs Paired w/ an Earthy Black Bean Tapenade

Stephanie Izard has been piling up accolades while keeping a busy schedule. She’s the only woman to win Bravo’s Top Chef reality-TV cooking show. Next, in July 2010, Izard opened her own Chicago restaurant, the acclaimed Girl & the Goat. … Continue reading

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A Smoky, Savory Veggie Pasta That’s Easy and “Delivers Heaps of Flavor”

Viviane Bauquet Farre loves recipes “that can be thrown together in minutes, yet are healthful and over-the-top delicious.” Viviane, a whiz at creating wonderful dishes, has done just that with the orecchiette pasta featured here. It’s landed a top spot … Continue reading

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Start the New Year with a “Sophisticated Yet Simple” Radicchio Pasta

We splurged on great meals over the holidays: roast goose stuffed with apples and dried fruit; mushroom and ricotta ravioli drizzled with our Limited Reserve olive oil; and a chocolate-laden Buche de Noel. With the arrival of the New Year, … Continue reading

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Baking a Better Holiday: Chocolate Lovers & the Gluten-Free, Unite!

We can thank our food blogger friends this holiday season for delivering to us a bundle of terrific baking recipes ranging from cakes to breads. Here’s the second batch we received as part of our focus this month on baking … Continue reading

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Baking a Better Holiday: Zuke Flatbread w/ Tomato + Rosemary Bread

We’ve been talking a lot about how we like to bake cakes, torts, and cookies made with extra virgin olive oil. But we’ve not yet talked much about how we like to bake savory dishes, too, like bread and flatbread. … Continue reading

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Baking a Better Holiday: Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti and Hazelnut Shortbread

We recall vividly the wonderful aroma of Christmas cookies baking in the oven while growing up. Cookies are in many people’s ovens this time of year, including our own. And you don’t need butter to make a good cookie. Instead, … Continue reading

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Baking a Better Holiday: A Trove of Baking Recipes Using Olive Oil – No Butter!

We challenged some talented food bloggers to create baking recipes using our extra virgin olive oil and flour from our friends at Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods. We were blown away by the high-quality recipes they delivered — everything from … Continue reading

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Baking a Better Holiday: Olive Oil Spelt Cake w/ Caramelized Apples

We’ll be baking cakes, breads, and other goodies during the holidays using extra virgin olive oil. A good olive oil adds a fabulous, nuanced flavor to baked goods. Plus, it’s lower in saturated fat than butter. We’re sharing our passion … Continue reading

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