Tag: olives

Olive Stuffed Eggs for A Frenzy of Sparks (a TLC Tour Stop)
A Frenzy of Sparks is set in the mid-1960s so I pulled out a retro 1964 cookbook for this recipe. Read on for a review of the novel by Kristen Fields as well as this vintage recipe.

Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis
Welcome to the TLC Book Tour stop for Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore. This book inspired a truly comforting meal of soup and sandwiches.

Carrot Salad with Olives
One more Cookbook of the Week post. I seem to be on a roll! This is a keeper of a salad.

Blood, Bones and Butter and Three Inspired-by Recipes
To be sure, there’s lots of food floating around in Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter, but I was inspired to make three recipes: Herbed Olives, Hummus and a Spicy-Sweet Whole Grain Mustard.

Marinated Olives and Tomatoes and a Charcuterie Board for a Curmudgeon
Welcome to the November round of Food ‘n Flix, A Man Called Ove. I created a charcuterie board to celebrate this film with marinated tomatoes, olives, and homemade cheese crackers.

Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn
This salad is a perfect summer side (or a meal in itself).

Tortellini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives
A truly remarkable novel for the TLC Book Tour inspired this simple and summery pasta salad.

Olive and White Bean Hummus
Today I am continuing a hastily put together series of Super Bowl worthy bites. Try this “hummus.”

Grilled Herbed Olives
Throw some olives on your grill before you cook your main entree. Makes for a quick and easy and delicious appetizer.

Chorizo Wedge Salad with Ascolana Olives
Ah, Spring Break! It is finally here. Hallelujahs all around! To celebrate the start of Spring Break, I finally decided to actually “cook” dinner. I texted The Hubs and said wedge salads and whiskey smashes (more about these later) were on the menu. I really didn’t know where I was going with “The Wedge” until…