It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful vision of paradise than relaxing at a Tuscan farm under an olive tree, watching the breeze blow by and enjoying the delicious fruits of your labors. That’s the little slice of heaven that we had a chance to experience while joining Olio Piro olive oil for their olive […]
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Jeweled Beet, Orange, and Quinoa Salad
When you need a burst of color, look no further than this jewel-like Beet, Orange, and Quinoa Salad. It’s a rich ruby red and green that will brighten up any dinner table. And it’s delicious enough to win over even beet salad skeptics. Making this beet, orange, and quinoa salad is super easy when you […]
Smashed Potatoes with Sage-Garlic Olive Oil
Why have mashed potatoes when you can have *smashed potatoes*? We’ve always loved the idea of smashed potatoes (hey, they’re fun to make!). But are they… worthy… of a Thanksgiving or holiday feast? We say an emphatic yes, especially if we’re serving them with the best, high-quality olive oil. For the potatoes, we choose Melissa’s […]
Restaurant-Style Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have an unfortunate reputation as one of the most dreaded vegetables. Yet they’re actually quite tasty…or at least they should be. The key is in the preparation. If you serve 1970s-style over-cooked, limp, flavorless sprouts, you’re pretty much guaranteeing that your family members will turn up their noses. But if you serve savory, […]