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49 recipes tagged with olive-oil.
Tender octopus marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then grilled until charred. Serve with fennel and white bean salad or arugula…
Calabrian-style preserved chiles made by salting, pickling in white wine vinegar, drying, and confiting in olive oil. The process yields three products…
4 servings This decadent method of preparing fish infuses it with the rich flavors of the fat. It is ideal for leaner fish like halibut, cod, freshwater…
4 servings This preparation treats tough collard greens with a light hand rather than the usual long simmering. Since they are sliced thinly, the greens…
About 4 cups Whereas sautéed onions can still have some pungency and texture, caramelized onions are meltingly tender and savory-sweet with—as their name…
About 1 quart There is perhaps no better way to showcase the flavor of a really good olive oil than this savory-sweet ice cream. We recommend using a…
42 to 64 pieces Crostini are easy and quick to prepare and ideal for serving with dips and spreads. They can also be the base for canapés like Bruschetta…
About 1 cup In addition to the variations suggested below, keep in mind that it is worth experimenting with most vinegars and citrus juices in…
About 6 cups; 4 servings The stale bread gives this cooling soup a wonderful, rich texture.
A simple fresh pasta dough made with flour, eggs, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, rest, then roll out for your favorite pasta shapes.
About 6 cups We first encountered mushroom confit in a Thomas Keller cookbook, and we’ve been tweaking the recipe for years. In our opinion, this is the…
About 1 cup Traditionally, this dip is served with Steamed Artichokes or young cardoons, celery, and fennel. But, really, any tender vegetable is enhanced…
6 to 8 servings For those determined to make this out of season, please read About Tomatoes for tips on choosing and serving tomatoes in the winter. To…
6 to 8 servings Tuscans love beans so much that the rest of Italy calls them mangia fagioli, “the bean eaters.” We feel as if we would fit right in.
6 servings Serve this extra buttery, extra garlicky bread alongside spaghetti with tomato sauce—perhaps with Italian Meatballs. Any leftovers make deluxe…
One 9-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings One of our all-time favorite cakes. It is thick, golden, and rich with olive oil. It reminds us a bit of pound cake…
A classic cold Spanish soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and bread, blended until smooth and chilled. Serve with diced vegetables and…
About ½ cup A little goes a long way with this punchy dip. Serve with crusty bread and crudités.
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer featuring grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil, topped with a variety of fresh…
9 ½ cups This full-flavored granola, which is cooked until “well done,” has an almost savory quality. We think of it as granola for people who don’t like…
4 large cracker sheets Topping these crackers is a fine occasion to experiment. Our favorite spice blend to use here is Za’atar mixed with flaky sea salt…
About 1 ½ cups This is wonderful on grilled and roasted vegetables, fish, lamb, and beef.
A classic Italian flatbread made with pizza dough, olive oil, and herbs. It can be topped with cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or other ingredients…
4 servings A simple sauce of olive oil and garlic is one of the purest ways of enjoying good pasta.
6 to 8 servings Tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern salad loaded with fresh herbs. While it is usually eaten as part of a mezze spread (see About Party…
A rich chocolate and olive oil truffle paired with a sweet-sour raspberry and red pepper jelly, topped with flor de sal and fresh raspberries.
Golden squares with a silky tofu-based topping flavored with orange and turmeric, on a crispy olive oil crust. A unique dessert balancing sweet and savory.
These mini zucchini loaves are moist and flavorful, studded with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat.
A savory sourdough focaccia topped with tender baby potatoes, fresh rosemary, and cracked black pepper. The dough is light and airy with a crisp crust.
Roasted new potatoes wrapped in foil with olive oil and fresh herbs. A simple, colorful side dish that can be cooked in the oven, over a fire, or on the…
Oven-dried tomatoes with garlic and herbs, preserved in olive oil. A versatile ingredient for Mediterranean dishes.
Smoked bone marrow is a rich and flavorful appetizer, perfect for dinner parties. The marrow is seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then smoked…
A classic Basque dish featuring salt cod fillets gently cooked in olive oil with garlic and chili, then served in a creamy emulsified pil-pil sauce. The…
Quick and flavorful prawns fried in olive oil with garlic and chili, finished with lemon and parsley. Serve with crusty bread for a simple yet elegant…
A simple and rustic bread soup made with homemade chicken stock, chunky breadcrumbs, and poached eggs. Seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, and…
A vibrant salad featuring ripe avocado and heirloom tomatoes, marinated with garlic, lime, and olive oil, then topped with cottage cheese and herbed salsa.
A rustic Italian flatbread studded with red grapes and fennel seeds. The dough is enriched with olive oil and made with a rye sourdough starter for a…
A Catalan speciality of roasted peppers, onions, and aubergines with olive oil, topped with goats' cheese and anchovies. Serve at room temperature or…
Delicate French madeleines infused with lemon zest, lemon juice, and toasted anise seeds, made with olive oil for a moist, tender crumb. Dusted with icing…
A sophisticated dessert featuring olive oil-marinated strawberries with passion fruit and lavender custard. The custard is infused with lavender and…
A creamy Parmesan risotto made with Arborio rice, white wine, and chicken broth. This simplified method adds all the broth at once and requires only…
A fresh vinaigrette made with in-season tomatoes, herbs, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, salads, or grilled meats and vegetables.
Fresh citrus supremes over vanilla ice cream, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. A simple yet elegant winter dessert.
A classic aioli made with garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, and a blend of neutral and olive oils. This versatile sauce can be flavored with dry rubs…
A simple, chunky herb sauce made with parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Perfect for drizzling over meats…
This shrimp scampi pasta features succulent shrimp in a garlicky butter and olive oil sauce, finished with lemon and parsley. It's a quick and elegant…
A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Simple yet flavorful, it's ready in under 30 minutes.
A classic cold tomato soup from Spain, made with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for hot summer days.
A classic homemade pizza dough recipe using flour, water, olive oil, yeast, and salt. The dough rises for 2-3 hours before shaping and baking at high heat…
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