Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive Oil

Tortilla Espanola

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Ribollita

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Epityrum

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Tuscan Bean and Farro Soup for the Olive Harvest

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Pane Cunzata (Garnished Bread) from a Sicilian Frantoio

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Sicilian Fried Almonds

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Marinating Cured Olives

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Olive Oil with Popcorn

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Mrs. Fancelli's Olive Oil Cookies

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Classic Provencal Black Olive Tapenade

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Olive Oil Gelato with Vanilla or Rose Water

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Pinsimonio

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Green Olive Tapenade

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Griddle-Baked Semolina Pancakes with Sweet Date-Orange Filling

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Roasted Red Peppers with Anchovies and Tomatoes

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Greek Zucchini Fritters (Kolokythokeftedes)

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Falafel (Bean or Chickpea Fritters) -- The Real Thing with Tahini

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Shrimp Fritters from the South of Spain

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Eggplant Fries

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Tarte au Chevre (Fresh Cheese and Tomato Tart)

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Saganaki (Grilled Halloumi or Kasseri Cheese)

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Gazpacho

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Tomato Cucumber Soup with Avocado Cream

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Salmorejo

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Classic Tomato Soup

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Pureed Vegetable Soup (Chunky, Creamy or Silken--your choice)

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Roasted Squash Soup with Cumin

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Savory Bean Soup with Spicy Greens

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Pistou

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Lentil and Bulgur Soup with Chile-Mint Garnish

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Chick Pea Soup

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Gluten-Free Olive Oil-Blueberry Muffins

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Slow-Rise Olive Oil Bread with Black Olives

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Olive Oil-Baking Powder Biscuits with Fresh Herbs and Parmigiano

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Three Onion Focaccia or Pizza al Taglio

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Middle Eastern Pizza (Sfiha)

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Olive Oil Crackers

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Taralli al Peperoncino e Origano

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Spaghetti Ajo-Ojo-Peperoncino

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Trenette, Fagiolini e Patate al Pesto (Long Thin Pasta, Green Beans and Potatoes with Pesto)

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Anna Tasca Lanza's Pesto from Le Case Vecchie

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Summertime Pasta with a Raw Tomato and Olive Oil Sauce (Pasta alla Checca)

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Arroz Caldoso con Almejas (SoupySpanish Rice with Clams)

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Risotto alle Herbe (Green Herb Risotto)

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Mushroom Risotto

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Maqloubeh (Upside-Down Rice with Egplant)

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Middle Eastern Pilaf: Spiced Rice with Toasted Almonds

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Chickpeas and Greens

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Chili with Pork, Beans and Greens

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Polenta

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Oven-Braised Artichokes with Potatoes and Onions

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Fried Artichokes

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Broccoli or Cauliflower with Lemon, Capers and Black Olives

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Broccoli Rabe (Rapini), Cauliflower or Broccoli with Tomatoes and Black Olives

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

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Carrots and Chickpeas in a Chermoula Sauce

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Leeks Vinaigrette

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Batter-Fried Eggplant Slices

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Elizabeth Minchilli's "Vaguely MiddleEastern" Eggplant Salad

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Fava Beans or Green Peas Braised with Prosciutto

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Green Beans with Tomato and Olive Oil

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Braised Wild Mushrooms

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Eastern Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Kale

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Peperonata

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Potato Latkes for Hanukkah

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Oven Roasted Winter Squash with Pancetta and Rosemary

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Gratin of Tomatoes and Zucchini

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Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Capers and Olives

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Shakshouka (Spicy Tomatoes and Peppers)

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Marinated Feta and Tomato Salad

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Potato and Caper Salad from the Island of Pantelleria

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Sicilian Orange and RedOnion Salad (Insalata di Arance)

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Winter Salad of Brussels Sprouts Leaves

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Tabbouleh

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Fattoush,Dakos, Panzanella and Other Bread Salads

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Bean,Lentil, Chickpea, Farro and Other Hearty Salads

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Salmoriglio

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Fried Shrimp, Calamari and Chunks of Fish

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An Olive Oil Version of Jasper White's Clam Fritters

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Becchina's Oven-Roasted Fish (Pesce Arrosto)

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Poaching Fish in Olive Oil

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Ceviche

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North African Seafood Tagine

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Hake Fillets with Garlic and Caper Sauce

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Halibut with a Saffron Almond Sauce

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Zuppa di Aragosta della Cantina Siciliana

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Whole Small Fish or Fish Fillets in a Tuscan Tomato Sauce

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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

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Roast Chicken with Olive Oil

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Braised Chicken with Vegetables from the Winter Farmer's Market

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Murgh Masala

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M'Sakhan (Chicken, Onion and Sumac Pie)

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Southern Fried Chicken in Olive Oikl

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Chile-Stuffed Steak

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Provencal Daube of Beef or Lamb with Green Olives

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Pork Loin or Chops with a Spicy Adobo Rub or Marinade

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Lamb with Black Olives

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Lebanese Lamb and Bulgur Meatballs

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Veal Shoulder with Caper Anchovy Sauce

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Simple Basic Tomato Sauce

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Za'atar Dip

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Muhammara

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Tzatziki

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Basic Mayonnaise

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Remoulade

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Anchovy Salad Dressing

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Romesco Sauce

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Yogurt and Olive Oil Cake

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Apple-Olive Oil Pound Cake

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Quince and Ginger Olive Oil Cake

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Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Pears

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Sweet Cheese Ravioli with Bitter Honey

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Olive Oil Brownies

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Mousse au Chocolat with Olive Oil

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