1. In a shallow dish or over a small plate, crumble the feta cheese. 2. Pour over the olive oil, and sprinkle the dried oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Lightly stir together. 3. Serve with whole grain bread, flatbread, or crackers.
What comes to mind when you think of Portugal? Wine? Art? Cork? Or food? If you’re like us at Oldways, we think of food, and Portugal has some exciting food that we are happy to spotlight as among the Best of Portugal. Soup. First on the list, and often first in a meal, is soup. As Ana…
Olive Market Memories with Carolyn O’Neil As a kid I always liked olives, especially the really big black pitted olives because they fit right on the tips of your fingers which was an acceptable way to play with your food. But, then I discovered the real culinary wonder of olives. I…
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with oil. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and Parmigiano Reggiano. Add ½ tablespoon of the olive oil and the chopped okra and gently shake or stir the bowl, until the okra is evenly coated in…
Fruit- both fresh and dried-are plentiful in Mediterranean meals. Fruit is the typical end to a meal in Mediterranean countries, as well as a start to the day at the breakfast table. For those more celebratory meals, there are loads of splendid Mediterranean desserts featuring fruit, for as…
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside to cool on an baking sheet with a tablespoon of the reserved sun dried tomato olive oil. In a small bowl, prepare the basil pesto by combining the garlic cloves and olive oil then pulse to…
Dried fruits are a wonderful part of heritage diets around the world. You’ll find them stirred into pilafs and grain salads, simmering in rich stews, topping oatmeal and porridges, and folded into baked goods for a treat. They are also delicious on their own! Historically, dried fruit was…
Preheat the oven to 500°F. Spread the olive oil in a 10-inch circle on a baking sheet. Roll out/stretch the dough to 10 inches using just enough of the flour to make it not sticky. Place the dough over the olive oil on the baking sheet. Mix the pasta sauce and bruschetta. Pour the mixture […]
Phil Meldrum is CEO of FOODMatch, a producer of authentic, all natural Mediterranean foods, specializing in olives and antipasti. Founded in 1996, FOODMatch, headquartered in New York City, has more than 350 products that come from culinary rich and diverse countries including Greece, France,…
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the eggplant slices in an even layer among the 2 baking sheets, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Bake…
What if, as a parent or mentor, you had the tools to teach your child about nutrition, history, culture, language, math, and science all while preparing an easy, healthy meal together This is the kind of experience that Oldways and the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) set out to…
Preheat the oven to its highest heat setting with racks in the center. Prick the eggplants to allow moisture to escape while cooking and place them with the peppers and zucchini directly onto the oven racks. Place a pan beneath the racks to catch the juices from the vegetables. Roast for around 10…
