Celebrating the Mediterranean lifestyle one delicious dish at a time.
This pesto is delicious and full of strong flavors so it’s a great condiment to encourage social distancing! Serve it with pasta, gnocchi, or on top of grilled chicken or steak. INGREDIENTS 1 cup walnut pieces 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubes day-old rustic bread,soaked in ½ cup milk 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled 2-3 anchovie fillets 1/4 …
Shortbread crust and almond frangipane…what’s not to love? INGREDIENTS for the tart 4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 lemon 2 cups almond meal 1 pinch ground cinnamon To serve: icing sugar for the shortcrust pastry 1 ¾ cup plain flour 2/3 cup white sugar ½ cup cold butter, coarsely chopped 1 egg …
I had a salad similar to this in Chicago at a tapas bar and it was so delicious I came home and recreated the combination. Brussels sprouts and bacon are a match made in heaven and the addition of the citrus and pickled onion add a welcome brightness. INGREDIENTS For the salad: 1 pound Brussels …
Serve this refreshing soup at room temperature in little glasses as a starter for a summer meal. This version was inspired by Chef Giselle in Provence. 8 small servings INGREDIENTS 5 slices stale artisan bread, crust removed Water 5 large ripe tomatoes (or 1-28 ounce can of peeled tomatoes) 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled, chopped 1 …
Romesco Sauce is a savory and healthy combination of almonds, roasted peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Serve with any fish or meat, or on crusty bread. Be careful…it’s addicting! Makes about 2 cups INGREDIENTS 1 1-inch thick slice of crusty bread, crust removedand cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large tomato 5 cloves garlic 1/2 cup almonds …
Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 8-10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped 1 Cup Marcona almonds or mixed nuts 2 Cups Castelvetrano olives (or a variety) Zest of one lemon Chile threads (optional) 1 cup Romesco Sauce Directions Warm oil over medium heat in a small heavy bottom pot or skillet. …
These delicious margarita cookies can be enjoyed with or without the addition of tequila. Adapted from McCormick Spice’s Sugar Rimmed Margarita Cookies. Makes 24 cookies Ingredients Cookies: 2cups flour 1/4teaspoon salt 3/4cup 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened Green Food Coloring optional – I used six drops McCormick Neon Green & 2 Drops McCormick Green 1cup granulated sugar 1egg 1tablespoon finely grated …
Ingredients 1 1-pound butternut squash1 tablespoon olive oil 1 12- to 14-ounce russet potato, peeled, quartered 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 large egg, beaten to blend 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups (or more) all purpose flour Additional grated Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. …
I learned to make this delicious pesto in a little shop in Genova, Italy. It’s traditionally made in a mortor and pestle, but it’s fine to use a food processor. It’s wonderful served with butternut squash gnocchi! Ingredients 1 cup walnut pieces 1 cup (1/2-inch) cubes day-old rustic bread,soaked in ½ cup milk Sea salt …
Makes 16-20 Crostini This is a wonderful appetizer for fall cocktail parties. The Pork Tenderloin can be topped with the Butternut Apple Hash and served as an entreé as well. Ingredients 2 tablespoons Ritrovo Selections Organic Apple Balsamic 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Casina Rossa Fennel Pollen 1 clove fresh garlic, …