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How to Make Perfect Crispy Oven Roasted French Fries

February 15, 2015 By valentina 19 Comments

How to Make Perfect Crispy Oven Roasted French Fries

Everyone should know how to make Oven Roasted French Fries because they're super delicious, easy to make, and they're low fat fries, to boot! (Though you'd never know it!)Do you love French fries?   Wanna make them today? Me too! Yet, do you want to make a big pot of oil super hot and risk making a big greasy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, How To (Cooking Techniques), Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, crispy fries, french fries, gluten-free, how to season to taste, olive oil, oven-baked fries, oven-roasted fries, root vegetables, Russett potatoes, side dishes, snacks, vegan, vegetarian

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

August 16, 2013 By valentina 13 Comments

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean Diet cookies, this Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is the one for you. Perfect for dessert after dinner, or an afternoon pick-me-up snack with coffee, they have a perfect crunch, just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of vanilla. Disclaimer: Other than a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: baking with olive oil, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, cooking with olive oil, desserts, olive oil, semisweet chocoalte

Grilled Garden Scallions

July 21, 2013 By valentina Leave a Comment

Grilled Garden Scallions

Ten minutes walking, or two minutes driving, is the house I grew up in, my parents, and their beautiful garden. If you've been hanging out on my site for a while now, you know about every tenth post or so, I can't help but mention all of the gorgeous fruits and vegetables from this garden. What's a girl to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: green onions, grilling onions, Kampot Pepper, olive oil, scallions, sides, vegan, vegetarian

Marinated Meyer Lemon-Garlic Roasted Crouton Recipe

March 27, 2013 By valentina 1 Comment

Marinated Meyer Lemon-Garlic Roasted Crouton Recipe

Add these Marinated Meyer Lemon-Garlic Roasted Croutons to any salad, and it will be elevated to another level. Sourdough bread soaks up the flavors of fresh Meyer lemon juice and freshly crushed garlic before it's roasted to perfection.  If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know my nine-year-old son has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads Tagged With: bread, croutons, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemons, olive oil, salads, snacks, sourdough bread

Rosemary Potatoes Confit Recipe

September 21, 2012 By valentina 13 Comments

Rosemary Potatoes Confit Recipe

This Rosemary Potatoes Confit recipe is truly special.  Its melt-in-your-mouth quality is unmatched by any other potato I've tried, and the scent of the rosemary brings it to yet another level.Do you remember the Chocolate Peanut Butter Decadence dessert I made?  From my anniversary dinner? Really, how could you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: comfot foods, confit, dinner, fall, olive oil, peewee potatoes, potatoes, sides, winter

Crustless Zucchini-Gruyère Tartlets

July 13, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Crustless Zucchini-Gruyère Tartlets

Summer zucchini recipes!  I just love them! Never mind that our new, cutest puppy ever, makes it impossible for me to have a thriving summer vegetable garden. Never mind that this adorable little canine enjoys digging up the roots of my baby lemon tree. And never mind that the same little sweetie dug all the way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: fritters, Gruyère cheese, muffins, olive oil, summer foods, tarts, vegetable gardens, zucchini

Meyer Lemon Basil Pizza Recipe

June 28, 2012 By valentina 8 Comments

Meyer Lemon Basil Pizza Recipe

This Meyer lemon Basil Pizza is unique, delicious and oh-so-pretty!  A lemon pizza recipe with basil is full of delicious garden flavors on top of melting, fresh mozzarella is a delightful meal. It's beautiful for a summer lunch or a casual dinner.  Back in the day, I used to subscribe to at least four food magazines … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, brunch entrée, citrus, dinner, Italian food, Italy, La Cuchina Italiana magazine, lemons, lunch, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, pizza, pizzas, Sorrentina, Sorrento

Grilled Romaine Anchovy Salad Recipe

June 18, 2012 By valentina 2 Comments

Grilled Romaine Anchovy Salad Recipe

I have to admit that sometimes I'm disappointed when someone doesn't like an ingredient that I find delicious. I remember someone I met who didn't like coffee, chocolate, or peanut butter.  I mean, seriously?!  How could that person be trusted?!  (And it turned out, he couldn't be!)On the other hand, my good friend Ed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Salads Tagged With: anchovies, entrée salads, grilled romaine salad, grilling, lemons, olive oil, Romaine, salads, sides

Herbed Garlic Bread Recipe

March 19, 2012 By valentina 51 Comments

Herbed Garlic Bread Recipe

This Herbed Garlic Bread recipe is super easy to make as does not contain yeast, and therefor has no kneading or rising time involved. Every slice is packed with the delicious and aromatic flavors of garlic and fresh herbs including marjoram, sage and thyme.If you've been following me for a while you know my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: breads, butter, buttermilk, dinner, dinner bread, garlic, herbs, marjoram, olive oil, sage, sides, snacks, thyme, toast

Avocado Zucchini Bread Recipe With Olive Oil

August 29, 2011 By valentina 18 Comments

Avocado Zucchini Bread Recipe With Olive Oil

Packed with flavor, with a soft texture, this Avocado Zucchini Bread Recipe with Olive Oil is so delicious! It would lovely for breakfast, on a brunch buffet, or for an afternoon snack. You know I love avocados, right?  I love them with a bit of sea salt and a spoon. I love them in salads, salsas, and sandwiches, too.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: all spice, avocados, breads, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, dessert, fruit, healthy, olive oil, snacks, vanilla, zucchini, zucchini bread

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