Marinate the olives with the fennel and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Set aside. Trim the base of the broccoli rabe from the stems and outer leaves. Using a paring knife, scrape the tough, stringy layer from the bottom inch or two of the stems. Lightly crush the garlic and heat with the remaining olive…
In a small saucepan, boil 4 cups of water and add 1 cup of whole grain sorghum to make 3 cups of cooked sorghum. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork. Combine all salad ingredients, including cooked sorghum, in a large…
To make the dressing: Combine the basil, pine nuts, and cheese in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set out 12 cocktail skewers or study toothpicks. Thread a tomato, a piece of cheese, and an olive on each skewer. Arrange on…
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables, we’re reminded to eat at least 5 a day. But for many of us, eating ve or more servings each day can seem a bit daunting. Considering that we, on average, eat 3 meals a day, with 2-3 snacking occasions thrown into the mix, it turns out […]
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with silicone liner or parchment. For the rice: Bring rice and water to a boil in a 3-quart sauce pan. Lower heat and cover. Cook for 55 minutes until tender. Remove from heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes. Drain any remaining water. While rice cooks,…
Adding herbs (and spices) in your cooking is one of the best ways to add flavor to food and liven up just about any dish without adding sugar, salt or fat. The difference between herbs and spices Herbs are the leaves of the plant, whereas spices come from the roots, bark, and seeds of the…
As Julia della Croce wrote in The Oldways Table, “legumes are vegetables with the power of meat, and our ancestors couldn’t have done without them.” Although beans are one of the basic dishes of the world, they are up against the general ingrained snobbishness of many…
Meze Means Mediterranean Lorelle Del Matto, MS, RD Lorelle is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Biology Nutrition and a certification in Child and Adolescent Weight Management. Her professional background includes test kitchen and consumer affairs management, recipe and…
From Portugal to the Eastern Mediterranean, cheese is central to the cuisines of Mediterranean countries. However, not everyone in the region eats cheese the same way, or even at the same time of day. Cheese petiscos, pintxos, and tapas are popular in the Iberian Peninsula and eaten before dinner.…
Place the sections in a small, shallow bowl, and move them around so they look arranged and not just dumped in the bowl. Serve with any of the following dressings drizzled on top. Variations: Add other fruits, such as clementines, sliced strawberries, seedless grapes cut in half, sliced…
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast on a foil-lined sheet pan in the oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the cut asparagus in the same bowl with an additional tablespoon of olive oil, and salt…
The holiday season is just around the corner! We have put together a list of gifts for the food enthusiasts in your life. Explore the list below to find presents that your friends and family will adore. Whether you’re searching for stocking stuffers for your foodie pals or planning an…
