Black Olive Rice
In a saucepan heat the olive oil add 1/2 soupspoon of garlic chopped onion, pepper, for 1 mn. Add the black olives allready blended and then add the rice. Let it cook for about 20 mn in medium high at the end add the sultanas previously washed. ... [... more]
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Eggplant (Aubergine) & Bell Pepper Dip
Prick the skins of the eggplants & peppers all over with a fork & brush with 1 tbsp of the olive oil; place on a baking sheet & baked in a preheated 375F oven for 45 minutes, or until the skins are beginning to turn black, the flesh of the ... [... more]
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Veggie Pasta Bake
Easy to cook and prepare, made in minutes, a vegetarian triumph. Chop garlic, and saute in a litte olive oil, next add your peppers , let them soften for one to two minutes, next stir in your zuchini and mushroom. PRE HEAT OVEN TO 190 fahrenheit. ... [... more]
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Lemon Olive Tapas
I love the lemon olives I can buy at Central Market in Shoreline, just north of Seattle. This recipe from Fine Cooking. Use oil- or brine-packed olives. (The lemons are for zest only, so after zesting, juice the lemons and save the juice for ... [... more]
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Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Pesto
In food processor, blend drained tomatoes, parsley, olives, pine nuts, shallots, and garlic with vinegar until finely chopped. Nice with polenta, baguette Place strainer over measuring cup. Pour tomatoes with their oil into strainer to ... [... more]
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Carrot, Leek and Olive Stew
When leeks are soft, add all other vegetables and seasonings. Serve this unique stew with whole wheat crackers. Large pinch dried thyme Large pinch dried oregano Saute leek and garlic in oil in a 4-quart stew pot. Add broth, cover, and bring to boil. [... more]
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"Skordy" New Potatoes W/Rosemary Lemon & Olive Oil
I took this recipe from a Vegan Tastes of Greece for a recipe called skordalia which seemed like a dip. I wanted this flavour without dip, so I changed it a bit; hence skordy. I listened to Penulum while making Greek treats which was rather funky ... [... more]
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Greek Cyprus Olive Garlic Bread With Lemon Zest (Eliopsomi)
Customarily, the bread includes mint, but because that herb doesn't take well to a hot oven, here it is replaced with another of Cyprus's fabulous crops: lemon. Stir together the water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the top ... [... more]
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Faggioli al' Olio ( White Beans with Olive Oil & Tomato ...
This is a Tuscan Country dish, best served with rustic chunky bread for dipping and a hearty Red Wine ! Great Northern Beans, fresh cooked or canned Ripe tomatoes, chopped Fresh Basil leaves, chopped or minced Fresh finely chopped parsley First ... [... more]
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Spanish Charred Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
This is one of my favourite Summer salad recipes.....the vibrant colours are amazing, as are all the mingling flavours! The baby fennel bulbs are roasted until charred and then simply served with fresh oranges, black olives, red onion, fresh mint ... [... more]
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Olive Bread (For the Bread Machine)
My local bakery occasionally makes an absolutely fabulous olive bread which I have attempted to clone. This is the closest I can come to it and it is a very nice version though not as great as the original. As usual, the best ingredients make the ... [... more]
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Olive Basil Pasta Sauce
This is a wonderful yummy pasta sauce that is Spanish in origin. Adapted from the Great Good Food cookbook. Puree olives, basil, spinach, almonds, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Add olive oil while machine is ... [... more]
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