Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. […]
In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate and add the olive oil and orange liqueur. In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the egg yolks and ¼ cup of the sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy. Add the mixture into the chocolate and mix well. In a different bowl, beat together the…
Pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the fish, and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the fish, along with the white wine. Add dried herbs of choice. Cook 1 ½ to 2 minutes per […]
At the peak of summer when the garden is in full bloom, there is no better way to celebrate the season than to incorporate your favorite summer vegetables into a festive salad. As well, come summer, most of us prefer to spend our time outside enjoying the weather, instead of being stuck in the…
There is a certain pride and sense of accomplishment that comes from making a nice meal for yourself. Its an opportunity to experiment with new ingredients and flavor combinations, or to stick to your old favorites, without having to worry about impressing anyone. You get to make exactly what you…
We love it when folks call or email Oldways with questions about food and nutrition! Having the opportunity to chat with people and share our nutrition knowledge is so rewarding. So, as we continue our month-long Mediterranean Diet Celebration, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look…
This blog was originally published in Verywells Nutrition section. Looking to eat healthy but still enjoy delicious foods you’ll want to eat again and again The Mediterranean dietbased on lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, olive oil, fish, and small…
With Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day right around the corner, we at Oldways and Oldways Cheese Coalition have been gathering resources to help all you cheese enthusiasts at home to celebrate in style. While a well-curated cheese plate is perhaps the simplest way to join the Appreciation Day fun…
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large baking dish, arrange the swordfish steaks and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Cover the steaks with the tomatoes, olives, and capers. 4. Bake for 20 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil with the chopped parsley. Strain. Drizzle the oil…
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine sumac, cayenne, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the juice and zest from half of a lemon (reserve the other lemon half). Place salmon in the bowl, and let sit on counter for 15-20 minutes. Place foil on…
In a large bowl of an electric stand mixer, use the beater/paddle attachment to mix yeast, ½ cup of the flour, and ½ cup warm water until combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Add remaining dough ingredients, including sweet potato. Mix with…
Preheat oven to 400°F and place rack in the center. Oil your baking dish well and set aside. Using a hand blender/food processor/regular blender, puree cottage cheese, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth. Line a separate deep dish or baking pan with the flatbread crackers and cover with 1 ½ cups…
