Category Archives: olive oil

My newest, favorite way of cooking steak

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jenny

A couple of months ago I finally tried a recipe that I had bookmarked, called “Dress the Board Ribeye Steak” by Jamie Oliver, and I fell in love (which is weird because I think Jamie Oliver is very so-so).  The … Continue reading →

Posted in anaheim, chile, dinner, garlic, herbs, jalapeno, lemon, olive oil, pepper, recipe, red, rosemary, salt, savory, steak | 2 Comments

Celery Seed Salad Dressing

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jenny

In addition to this basil salad dressing (which may be one of my top favorites), I discovered recently this celery seed salad dressing (recipe below).  I found the recipe through the book Simply in Season: Recipes that celebrate fresh, local … Continue reading →

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Basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jenny

Awhile ago, I ran across a basil vinaigrette salad dressing recipe on the Graff family website.  I made it, loved it, and bookmarked it!  So how sad was I when I had a glut of basil the other day and … Continue reading →

Posted in basil, dijon mustard, dressing, garlic, honey, olive oil, recipe, salad, salt, vinaigrette, vinegar | 1 Comment

Sauteed Tomato Sauce

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jenny

One of my favorite places to get recipes is the Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper.  I have her book, How To Eat Supper (which is fantastic), and listen to her weekly radio show (via podcast).  I also have subscribed … Continue reading →

Posted in basil, dinner, garlic, olive oil, onion, pasta, recipe, red pepper flakes, rosemary, salt, splendid table, sugar, tomatoes, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jenny

Last year, I made this salad (recipe from Sunset magazine) for my family’s pseudo-potluck Easter.  It was so good that not only have I been thinking about it all year long, but I had a request to bring it back … Continue reading →

Posted in arugula, avocado, cilantro, cumin, easter, garlic, jicama, juice, lime, olive oil, onion, pine nuts, recipe, red, salad, salt, sugar, sunset | 5 Comments

Spice-rubbed Pork Chops

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jenny

I am very confident with cooking chicken and fairly confident with beef.  Pork, on the other hand, is a meat I’m still working on knowing how to cook better.  I ran across this recipe from Cooking Light that I’ve done … Continue reading →

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The best pancakes ever! Olive Oil Pancakes

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jenny

I have been making these pancakes for a couple of years now, and I do have to say that they are Gavin’s and my most favorite recipe for pancakes.  They are light, fluffy and really tasty.  The original recipe calls … Continue reading →

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Massaged Kale Salad

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Jenny

Last summer my friend Emily sent me a recipe for Massaged Kale Salad.  Kale is not part of my typical grocery or even farmer’s market shopping.  I ignore it, mostly because I’m put off by the heartiness of the leaves. … Continue reading →

Posted in apple, cranberries, dried fruit, kale, olive oil, recipe, salad, side dish | 5 Comments