To make the vinaigrette, heat two teaspoons of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with pepper, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a blender and add the vinegar, the remainder…
Cook farro in boiling water until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and set aside. Doubles in volume when cooked. Bring water to a boil and add the couscous, cooked farro, salt, black pepper, cumin and dried cranberries. Cover and steam off heat for 20 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cut brussels sprouts…
Peel oranges and remove the pith, separate the orange segments. Put orange segments, slices of fennel and red onion and mint in a bowl. Toss and dress with olive oil and lemon, plus salt and pepper to taste. Serve from the bowl or arrange on a platter.
Elizabeth Gilbert may have transformed her life through Eat, Pray, Love, but Chef Deborah Hansen is hoping you will transform a bit of your life by joining her in Spain with Oldways in November. As part of educating Americans about the Mediterranean Diet and foods like extra virgin olive oil in…
Season the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Using an outdoor grill or a grill pan, cook for about 7 minutes on each side, until the thickest part of a chicken reads 165°F on a meat thermometer. Set cooked chicken on…
Springtime in the Mediterranean is heavenly. It makes us think of bright red poppies against stone walls and the iconic Trulli in Puglia, blue skies and equally blue Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, and markets from Barcelona to Istanbul full of springtime produce like fava beans, spring peas,…
“Crazed Dog Terrorizes Neighborhood” says the headline, but when you read the story you learn that one small puppy nipped a child who pulled its tail too hard. “Mayor Caught with Pot” reads a “clever” caption, but the photo simply shows Hizzoner carrying a chicken casserole on his…
For the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, vinegar, and Dijon in a small bowl. Continue whisking and add olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, gently mix tuna, olive, and onion with 2-3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. For the sandwich: Brush both…
Cut the tomatoes into halves and put them in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Add the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss, cover and leave at room temperature for several hours or overnight, tossing once or twice. When you’re ready to eat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. […]
Whats the best way to keep Americas veterans healthy and reduce their risk of chronic disease Researchers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Health Administration, intrigued by claims made for the Mediterranean Diet, put matters to a test. They reviewed 90 research papers…
