This pasta salad takes on all the wonderful, briny flavors of the Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and marinated artichokes hearts. To let these flavors shine through, we wanted a lighter dressing that wouldn’t compete with the other ingredients. Our vinaigrette is made with equal amounts of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and canola oil. […]
Our salad with mixed greens features rich, buttery croutons made from our garlic bread recipe. We use a combination of olive oil and butter to minimize the amount of saturated fat. Unlike a traditional crouton, these are crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. I like to make the garlic bread […]
We top our Kalamata olive spread with a thin slice of parmesan cheese, and it’s a perfect combination for a crostini. It has a distinct fruity and salty flavor. I love this spread, not only because it tastes so good, but it can be made a day in advance if you’re planning a party and want […]
Here are a few great topping ideas for our flatbread recipe. Whether you’re making a specialty sandwich or just need a quick lunch or dinner, keeping a stack of these homemade flatbreads in the freezer can make a hectic mealtime a little less stressful. Try grilled or rotisserie chicken, avocados, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, or whatever leftovers […]
My granddaughter loves Kalamata olives, so we thought of her when we created this salad. The freshly grated parmesan cheese makes this dressing creamy and intensely rich in flavor. If you can, try to use a wedge of cheese that you grate yourself because it blends much better with the dressing base. I find that […]
