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Basil-infused olive oil
By Venzie
Combine basil and olive oil in a blender
- 4 cups of packed basil leaves
- 2 cups of virgin olive oil (the flavors of extra-virgin olive oil will compete too much)
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake
By legaldva@aol.com
I used sugar instead of flour to line the pan
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 5 Meyer lemons or 2/3c, zested and juiced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
Rainbow Lasagne with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Castelvetrano Olives
By AuntieGooper
Gluten-Free Recipes
- Tomato sauce:
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 2 hours
- 1/2 medium tomato, roughly chopped
- 1/8 small onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1 or 2 dates, pitted
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- Pinch of chili pepper flakes (optional)
- Pistachio pesto:
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pumpkin seed ricotta:
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, soaked in water overnight
- 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 3 Tbsp. purified water
- Marinated shiitake mushrooms:
- 15 About 15 shiitake mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. chopped basil, oregano, and lemon thyme
- Lasagne:
- 3 to 5 medium zucchini
- 3 to 5 medium heirloom tomatoes (try to get various colors)
- 1 to 2 tomatillos (optional)
- Castelvetrano olives or any other kind you like
Mashed Potatoes with Garlic-Olive Oil
By Nicole S
1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover
- 4 pounds red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Olive Oil Poached Egg
By mjohnmeyer
1. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil, herbs and garlic over medium-low heat (3-4 minutes)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 1 Egg
- Pinch or two of dried herbs, such as rosemary and thyme
- One garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- Salt
Balsamic Chicken with Olives and Walnuts
By á-49298
Cooking Light March 2014
- 4 tsp olive oil, divided
- 12 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 5 medium shallots, quartered (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup halved pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
Cauliflower Hummus with Olives
By ROBandSEAN
Transform golden roasted cauliflower into a creamy vegetable dip similar to a classic hummus
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 6 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 4 pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Spinach Tart with Olive-Oil Cracker Crust
By á-8183
Vegetarian Main Course!
- Crust:
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. coarse salt
- 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 lbs. spinach, stems trimmed, rinsed well (about 14 packed cups)
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
- 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) or goat cheese??
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
Tagliatelle with Artichokes and Olive Oil
By DreiFromBK
Jarred artichoke hearts and tagliatelle make a quick and elegant dinner
- 3 3 3 cups jarred whole artichoke hearts packed in water, preferably baby or cocktail size
- 2 2 1-inch slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 3 3 1/4 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- Salt and pepper
- 3 3 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 2 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 2 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 12 12 12 ounces tagliatelle
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 1 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Butternut squash and quinoa soup with olives
By GuidingVegan
Roast butternut squash until very tender
- 1 1/2 lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups veggie broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3-4 carrots chopped
- 2-3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
- 3/4 cup pitted and quartered kalamata olives
- Vegan parm
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Tortellini al Forno, Olive Garden Copycat
By Sharon T
Olive Garden Tortellini al Forno is part of the Olive Garden small plate’s menu
- 1 (9-ounce) package tortellini, prepared according to package directions
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 pieces crispy cooked bacon
- 1 tablespoon sliced scallions
Spinach Salad with Potatoes, Olives & Feta
By Chezlamere
This hearty salad makes for a great lunch or light dinner
- 12 cups baby spinach
- 2 red potatoes, cut into a 1/4-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon creamy Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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