Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
This rustic chocolate cake is made with two surprising ingredients: olive oil and lemon juice. Extra-virgin olive oil lends fruity, peppery flavor notes. For a less prominent flavor, use light olive oil (“light” indicates the oil is refined, not lower in fat). You could even use a combination of oils—for example, a robust extra-virgin olive […]
Chicken, Sausage, and Red Pepper Paella
Paella to me is the ultimate one pot meal. It also is the time of year where I am not ready for a stew but want something more substantial than the usual summer fare. Paella is a great answer. Although paella is considered Spanish I think this one is more Mediterranean. I use Italian […]
Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts and Feta
This is a great fresh and healthy dish. The toasty pine nuts add a nice crunch and rounds out the texture of the cooked spinach and the lemon really brightens the flavor. It’s a quick and easy side dish to almost anything.
One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
Unlike other proteins that look anemic if not seared over direct heat, naturally vibrant pink shrimp are great candidates for the oven. Since shrimp cook so quickly, we jump-started the potatoes and fennel before sprinkling the Mediterranean-flavored shellfish over the top to finish in the oven. Briny kalamata olives and salty feta cheese gave […]