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Valentine’s Day Desserts for Chocoholics and Non-Chocolate Fans

Count myself and my colleagues among those who think dessert is the most important part of a Valentine’s Day meal. With that in mind, we’ve sorted through our recipe collection and picked out some favorite olive oil-inspired desserts. They’ll please … Continue reading

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A “Grown-Up” Chocolate Birthday Cake From the Folks At Food52.com

A woman named Midge – a member of the fabulous Food52  online community – created the chocolate olive oil cake featured here by accident. It was for her mom. But Midge didn’t have any vegetable oil, which the original recipe … Continue reading

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How to Bake Cakes & More w/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil … Instead of Butter

We bake with good extra virgin olive oil because it adds a wonderful, nuanced flavor to  cakes, tortes, brownies, and bread. Moreover, baking with olive oil – instead of butter – is a good way to cut saturated fat. Plus, … Continue reading

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A Simple Pound Cake “For Olive Oil Lovers”

Alice Medrich is known for her foolproof, delicious desserts. The award-winning cookbook author tests her recipes relentlessly to ensure they hit the sweet spot. She also likes to bake with extra virgin olive oil. So we were thrilled when Alice … Continue reading

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Valentine Day’s Menu: Shrimp & Steak Plus Chocolate Cake

Valentine’s Day for us means sharing a great meal at home with family and/or friends. We enjoy both the cooking and the meal itself. We’ve put together a do-it-yourself menu that’s easy enough to prepare for your Valentine – either … Continue reading

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Chocolate Orange Almond Cake Made with Olive Oil

We knew we had a winning cake recipe from our friend Marie Simmons when she told us she’d have to send us a photo of just part of the cake. Marie’s husband had been so excited to eat it she’d … Continue reading

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James Beard Award Winning Pastry Chef’s Apple-EVOO Cake

We first met Emily Luchetti last fall when she was handing out her own gourmet ice cream sandwiches deliciously flavored with cardamom. The professional pastry chef was among those serving exquisite dishes for a stand-up luncheon at the Culinary Institute … Continue reading

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