Heat oven to 325ºF. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey; discard or save for broth, if desired. Rinse the cavity of turkey and pat dry. If desired, sprinkle the inside of the turkey with salt and pepper to taste. Place the onion, celery, carrot, and 1 to 2 stems each of sage, rosemary…
This blog was originally published on US News & World Report’s Eat + Run blog. See the original post here. Back in the day, people used to spend less time at work, in school and on the road, and more time in the kitchen preparing fresh and unprocessed ingredients. They savored…
Vegetable Frittata Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. Add the Parmigiano Reggiano and reserve. Combine the garlic, shallot, potato, roasted pepper, parsley, and basil and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a 12” nonstick pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they start to…
Though there are exceptions, tradition rarely honors unhealthy habits Traditional diets are compatible with the respective ecosystem and are, more often than not, supportive of the local economy. ~ Antonia Trichopoulou, MD, PhD Anyone that has studied the Mediterranean diet has likely come across…
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta one minute less than required, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down. Meanwhile, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt […]
In the United States, most people associate the word bruschetta with a mixture of tomatoes, basil, olive oil and fresh mozzarella. Technically, bruschetta is thickly sliced bread, grilled or toasted, rubbed with garlic and moistened with fresh, extra virgin olive oil. Italians eat it as an…
October 25 is World Pasta Day. This celebration was established in 1995, when 40 pasta producers from around the globe gathered to hold the first World Pasta Congress. For nearly a quarter century, the world has joined forces to celebrate this ever-versatile and highly beloved, hearty, and filling…
Whole Grains Month may be over but those of us here at Oldways and the Whole Grains Council are always in search of new and exciting recipes to test out on each other and our loved ones. So when Georgia was nice enough to bring in a bag of farro (since I had never cooked […]
The Eastern Mediterranean-commonly known for its rich culture and traditions, its breathtaking, bright blue beaches and its historic, ancient ruins-encompasses the countries in the east of the Mediterranean Sea, namely Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, and…
Combine lemon, curry, soy sauce and 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl and marinate shrimp for 5-10 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sear six shrimp at a time in hot skillet or grill pan, about 2 minutes on each side, then remove, and set aside. Repeat and finish remaining shrimp. In a…
Did you know that Oldways updated the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid last year? Well, we did, and one of the major changes involved adding herbs and spices to the base of the pyramid, along with fruits, vegetables, grains (mostly whole), olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes and seeds. Being added to…
To make the soup, heat a large Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the olive oil and wait until it shimmers. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, sage, thyme, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.…
