Tag Archives: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe

Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mozzarella and Basil

Posted on August 25, 2009 by caolive1

My colleague Luci Sheehan is what you could call our roving farmers market reporter. She lives in Colorado, in Boulder, where there’s a terrific farmers market. Luci goes there regularly. And she reports back to us the tomatoes there are … Continue reading →

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César’s Almonds Lightly Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on August 21, 2009 by consumers

My wife Sharon and I recently ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, César, in Oakland. César, which has a second location in Berkeley, is a Mediterranean-style eatery serving a delicious selection of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: CIA Chef Bill Briwa’s Almond Romesco Sauce

Posted on August 18, 2009 by consumers

I first met Chef Bill Briwa last September at a conference sponsored by the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in California’s Napa Valley. I’ve spoken with him several times since then. We’ve struck up a friendship over our mutual … Continue reading →

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Carol Firenze’s Famous Zucchini Frittata

Posted on August 14, 2009 by caolive1

It’s coming to that time of year when some of our colleagues and neighbors are looking to unload some of the extra bounty from their home gardens. Zucchini is an especially popular giveaway because it grows so abundantly.I’ve got an … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fresh Basil Pesto

Posted on August 4, 2009 by caolive1

Pesto. Just saying that word aloud makes you think of the lingering days of summer, when there’s an abundance of fresh basil at the local farmer’s market or – if you’re lucky enough – in the home garden. Pesto is … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Olive Oil-Poached Tuna

Posted on July 21, 2009 by consumers

I promised to feature more recipes from San Diego chef Patrick Dahms. So here goes. Chef Dahms – the executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s signature restaurant, Vela – prepares an olive oil-poached tuna. It’s accompanied by … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Grilling Marinades

Posted on July 17, 2009 by caolive1

We asked grilling guru Steven Raichlen for suggestions about grilling marinades that use extra virgin olive oil. He immediately told us about a simple yet intriguing Asian-inspired marinade. It combines the following ingredients in equal amounts (we’ll say a quarter … Continue reading →

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Chef Holly Smith’s Citrus Olive Oil-Laced Arugula Salad

Posted on July 17, 2009 by consumers

I enjoy eating salads, particularly during the summer. And I was lucky to grow up with a mother who was great at making them. As I’ve mentioned, my mom is an accomplished cook. She’s Swiss and grew up in a … Continue reading →

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Chef Ogden’s Blue Corn Cakes with Caviar & Crème Fraîche

Posted on July 14, 2009 by consumers

I was in Memphis last week for the first time in my life. I was on business. And I got to experience one of the city’s gifts to the culinary world: barbecue. While there, a friend and I ate at … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Summer Peach Salad

Posted on July 9, 2009 by consumers

I recently had the pleasure of meeting San Diego chef Patrick Dahms at the “mini” Harvest Retreat we sponsored in May. We hold these retreats once or twice a year for our customers, typically chefs and distributors. In this case, … Continue reading →

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