Tag Archive for: olive oil

Stuffed Acorn Squash

-1 medium winter squash (about the size of a grapefruit or slightly larger), such as acorn, kabocha, red kuri, sweet dumpling, delicata, or spaghetti -2 to 3 cups filling (see below) -Olive oil -Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper General…

How To Roast Garlic

Ingredients 1 whole garlic bulb Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling Sea salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Trim the top ¼ inch off the top of the garlic bulb. Place the garlic cut-side…

Roasted Delicata Squash

2  medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons  olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Heat the oven. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat…

Butter Lettuce Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Mint

for the salad 1 large head red butter lettuce, or 2 small heads, washed and dried 1 small super fresh carrot, sliced very thin 5-6 large radishes, sliced very thin 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint for the vinaigrette 1 heaping teaspoon…

Spring Garlic Toast

Slices of crusty bread ½cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened ½cup grated Parmesan 2½ tablespoons chopped young spring garlic stalks, white and green parts 1tablespoon minced chives ¼teaspoon black pepper ¼teaspoon fine sea salt,…

Crispy Roasted Kalettes

Ingredients 6-10 oz. Kalettes, rinsed and ends trimmed 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 3 cloves Garlic, minced ½ teaspoon Pepper ¼ teaspoon Salt Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F In a large mixing bowl, toss…

Fresh Cabbage Salad

6 cups green cabbage shredded ½ cup parsley chopped 3 green onions sliced For the Dressing ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed ½ teaspoon dried mint ½ teaspoon kosher…

Homemade Crushed Red Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1½ teaspoon dried oregano …

Sungold Tomato Pasta

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1 pound pasta, any shape 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to finish 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 27 ounces (about 4 cups) sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup freshly grated…

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

There's a reason we share this recipe every year! From the Minimalist Baker: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain…

Fennel Slaw with Mint Vinaigrette

1 large fennel bulb (or 2 medium bulbs) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped …

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto

Zucchini Ribbons with Garlic Scape Pesto 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic scapes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese …