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Warm Potato Meze with Peas, Roasted Tomatoes and Dill

An easy summer dish based on potatoes, peas and roasted tomatoes. Ideal “meze” (fingerfood and appetizer) to share with family and friends.

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

We eat a lot of beans in Crete. Some varieties are made into fritters (chickpeas and split yellow peas) and added to a long list of vegetable or meat dishes.

Aubergine Oliviera

This simple but delectable recipe has been made available with the kind permission of Nadim Beyrouti, owner of the restaurant Oliviera, situated in the old town of Nice, France.

Marinated Salmon with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs

Salmon is one of nature’s healthiest foods, full of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Marinated with olive oil and fresh herbs is used to tenderize the salmon and enhance the flavor. This is a simple way to serve finger food to friends.

Poaching With Olive Oil

Poaching imparts the flavor of aromatics and moisture to the interior flesh of the fish, but poach in olive oil and the flavor is taken to a whole new level.

Cuttlefish Flowers in Bloom … or Alien

Fresh squid, clams, mussels and Masseria Don Vincenzo extra virgin olive oil will make this local specialty one of your favorites.

Lamb Chops Calabrese

Typical dish of the feast. Composed mostly of lamb, green olives and peppers.

Breakfast Bruschetta

With a touch of everything from the Food Guide, there is no better or tastier way to start your day.

Chicken in Paper Baked with Peppers, Tomatoes, Herbs and Cheese

A unique and easy way to make a delicious dish for every occasion. The result is a moist and tender chicken with wonderful flavors as the paper captures in all aromas from peppers, tomatoes, herbs and melted cheese!

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

We eat a lot of beans in Crete. Some varieties are made into fritters (chickpeas and split yellow peas) and added to a long list of vegetable or meat dishes.

Red Rice with Apricots and Toasted Pine Nuts

Nutty & Fragrant Red Rice has a delicate toasted-nut fragrance, further enhanced by dried fruits, fresh orange zest and pine nuts. I personally like to use the tart apricots from California. This recipe pairs especially well with chicken, duck, ham and venison.

Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Whole wheat flour gives these rolls a nice earthy taste, without weighing them down. They can also take your post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches to the next level.

Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake

Rosemary lends evergreen essence, while olive oil enhances the flavor and maintains the moist texture of this Mediterranean-inspired cake.

Chocolate Mousse with Olive Oil

The combination of the silky smooth chocolate with fruity olive oil is perfect. There is a scientific explanation of why chocolate pairs well with olive oil...

Chocolate Chantilly

A delicious dessert with the simplest ingredients: Chocolate, water, salt and great olive oil.

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