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Fresh squid, clams, mussels and Masseria Don Vincenzo extra virgin olive oil will make this local specialty one of your favorites.
Fresh squid, clams, mussels and Masseria Don Vincenzo extra virgin olive oil will make this local specialty one of your favorites.
The bruschetta caprese is a local speciality made of toasted slices of hard wheat bread, scrubbed with garlic and garnished with bits of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, whole black olives, salt and extra virgin olive oil: a Mediterranean delight, which can serve as a substantial appetizer, but also as a fresh and quick main course.
Rosemary lends evergreen essence, while olive oil enhances the flavor and maintains the moist texture of this Mediterranean-inspired cake.
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.
With spring just around the corner I wanted to share this very simple recipe of one of our most popular dishes - by Chefario of Extra Virgin, Arlington, VA
Eggplant is delicious hot or cold and can be enjoyed marinated, stuffed, roasted, grilled, fried, in a casserole, in stews, or on brochettes. It's a natural combined with tomatoes and onions in this delicious recipe.
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!
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.
A recipe for batter-fried vegetables from Andalusia, which claims to have introduced the dish, now known as tempura, to Japan.
There is something about the fragrance of rosemary and refreshingness of citrus in these twice-baked cookies. They are not tooth-breakingly hard like how some store-bought biscotti can be.
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.
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...
A high quality extra virgin olive oil is perfect as a condiment, amazing over fish and in salad dressings or as a bread dipper. This dish is a gastronomic feast, and the extra virgin olive oil makes it unique.
Try mashed potatoes Spanish-style for a change: potatoes, olive oil, smoky-sweet pimentón and bacon, with nary a hint of dairy. Here's our favorite version of Patatas Revolconas (Double-Mashed Potatoes).
This is a typical Sicilian way to cook tuna. It's perfect for dinner, Sunday meal and other occasions. I suggest to combine the dish with a strong and flavoured white wine like "adenzia" (chardonnay) by Cristo di Campobello.