olive oil

I looked at a number of olive tapenade recipes, and one thing they all seem to have in common is that they add a small amount of capers to the mix. For example, a cup of olives would have a teaspoon of capers added. I don’t see the point in that: can you even taste them? I decided to be...

A traditional Italian delicious recipe with spaghetti, so simple and tasty to prepare with a few basic ingredients . Simplicity in a dish full of flavour and satisfaction. It’s also the dish that saves you when there is a lunar landscape in the fridge, or when you organize a last-minute dinner...

Orange Olive Oil Cake Makes one 9-inch one-layer cake Ingredients Softened butter and flour, for prepping pan 1-1/2 cups AP (plain) flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup granulated (caster) sugar 1 TB freshly grated orange zest 1/2 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup...

Can anyone suggest or recommend a bottle or dispenser for olive oil please? Perhaps a nozzle or spout that will fit into an existing bottle? I thought I might be able to find a decent combination of a bottle of olive oil plus a spout, then refill it when necessary

This cake is a traditional specialty from Molise, the second smallest Italian region after the Valle D’ Aosta. Located in between the more famous Puglia and Abruzzo, in the southeast of Italy, albeit influenced by the bordering regions, Molise’s culinary tradition is full of surprising...

a cake made with red wine, evoo and chocolate

Has anybody made one? I've seen many recipes but have been hesitant about making one because I just can't wrap my head around using olive oil for a cake.

We have tried a number of olive oils here generally for cooking. Last weekend my wife found this brand in the supermarket. Filippo Berio. Is anyone au fait with this brand?

Serves 2, Preparation time 5 mins, Cooking time 20 mins 2 fresh fennels 2 tablespoons powder turmeric 40 g. grated Pecorino cheese Extra Virgin olive oil (Evoo) to taste a pinch of ground black pepper a pinch of salt (optional) Method Wash the fennel well and dry it with a kitchen towel...

Growing up in a hospitality business, one learns the tricks of the trade regardless whether you employ these creative endeavors or not .. Here is a family home made Dijon from scratch .. Recipe: 1 large shallot or if you prefer a médium sized onion ( I use shallot ) 2 Cups of French...

With farmer’s markets overflowing with the most wonderful summer produce, what better way to embrace this seasonal bounty than a salad that combines fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula, white nectarines and sliced avocado. A bright, simple vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and white...

Does anyone here use olive oil for frying?

Ingredients 300 g. white flour 120 g. brown sugar 90 g. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 eggs 1 lemon zest (or orange zest if you prefer) 1 teaspoon of baking powder Some drops of vanilla extract a pinch of salt cherry jam powdered sugar Method for the pastry Beat the eggs and gradually add...

No butter for this biscuits, but Oil...and then filled with cherry jam.

Virgin, extra virgin, etc., I'm not sure which one is the best to use? I presume that these descriptions have more to do with the flavor of the oil. Which one tastes the best, if you have a preference? Which one is the healthiest? Is there a difference, health wise?