Olive Oil Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 slices country bread
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 ball buffalo mozzarella, torn
• 12 black olives, pitted
• Pinch dried oregano
• Salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Grill the bread, then rub with garlic and drizzle with half the olive oil.
2. Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, oregano, and salt.
3. Spoon over bread, drizzle remaining oil, and top with basil. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (+ extra for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• Parsley, cayenne pepper (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Halve eggplants and rub with olive oil.
2. Roast or broil until soft.
3. (Optional) Char over flame for smoky flavor.
4. Scoop flesh and blend with remaining ingredients.
5. Serve cool with olive oil drizzle and garnish.

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti
• 200 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red chili, chopped
• Handful parsley, chopped
• Salt

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
2. Heat olive oil, gently cook garlic.
3. Add chili, parsley, and a bit of pasta water.
4. Toss pasta in sauce and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb swordfish, cubed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp capers
• 1/4 cup olives, chopped
• 4 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 lb pasta (paccheri)
• Parsley, mint
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Sear swordfish in olive oil, set aside.
2. Cook capers, olives, garlic, spices in oil.
3. Boil pasta until almost done.
4. Combine pasta, fish, and sauce.
5. Finish with herbs and lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 225g couscous
• Parsley & coriander, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 lemon (zest + juice)
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 30g sunflower seeds (toasted)
• 30g sesame seeds (toasted)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Soak couscous in hot water for 10 min.
2. Mix with all ingredients.
3. Let sit 30 min before serving.

Ingredients

• 4 aubergines
• 5-6 tbsp olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• Parsley
• 150g feta cheese
• Lemon
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Grill aubergines until soft and charred.
2. Peel and open gently.
3. Mix olive oil, garlic, parsley and pour over.
4. Add feta and lemon juice. Serve warm.

Ingredients

• 6 Little Gem lettuces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 250g goat cheese or taleggio
• 1/4 lemon
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Halve lettuces and brush with olive oil.
2. Grill until slightly charred.
3. Add cheese and melt under grill/oven.
4. Finish with olive oil and lemon.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
• 3/4 cup milk
• Pinch salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat sugar, water, milk, and salt.
2. Whisk yolks and slowly add mixture.
3. Cook until custard thickens.
4. Cool, then whisk in olive oil.
5. Chill and churn in ice cream maker.