Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more as needed 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 9 cups romaine hearts, rinsed, dried, and torn into […]
Maccheroncini with Swordfish, Capers, Olives, and Pine Nuts
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 oz swordfish, trimmed and diced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 fresh chile (jalapeño or serrano), minced Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb dried maccheroncini 1/2 cup chopped mint 3 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed with cold water 3 […]
Martini
Makes 1 serving Dry martinis may have only a few drops of vermouth, while a regular martini has the full 1/2 ounce measure noted here. Be sure to ask your guests how dry they like their martinis before adding the vermouth! Ingredients 3 oz vodka or gin 1/2 oz dry […]
Mussels with Olives
One-Pot Mediterranean Pasta
Makes 4 servings When we say one pot, we mean it! All of the ingredients cook together—pasta included—and the finished dish is flavorful and saucy with less than 10 minutes of work! If you like, you can top the cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp or flaked tuna. Ingredients 12 oz […]
Pan Bagnat
Makes 8 Servings Sandwich & Dressing Ingredients 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped basil 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 anchovy fillets 1 jalapeño, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 ciabatta rolls or 2 baguettes 1 lb drained oil-packed tuna, flaked 1 […]
Pescada à la Veracruzana
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 10 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fresh lime juice Sauce Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups minced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups peeled, seeded, medium-dice tomatoes […]
Piquillo- and Anchovy-Stuffed Olives
Makes 8 servings Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way— that’s the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level. Buy large unpitted olives for this dish. It’s more work for you, but the olives are usually better quality and have meatier flesh. Piquillo peppers come in […]
Pissaladière
Makes 6 servings Pissaladière is simply a French version of pizza, traditionally topped with onions that have been melted down in olive oil, and with anchovies and Niçoise olives. It is best made with sweet onions, and a good-quality olive oil is a must. If possible, use an oil with […]
Potato Salad with Tuna, Olives, and Red Peppers
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 lb new potatoes Salt to taste 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 cup pitted green olives, halved One 8-oz can oil-packed tuna, drained 1/4 cup olive oil 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon mild paprika […]
Salade Niçoise
Makes 6 servings This is a hearty salad, perfect for a main course at any meal. You’ll want to look for high-quality tuna to feature in your salad, or make your own! If you can’t find small Niçoise olives, you can use Kalamata. Ingredients Potatoes 2 cups fingerling potatoes 1 1/2 […]
Small Efforts for Big Impact at Your Holiday Parties
If you have ever been to a really great dinner party, you might already know that the distinction is in the smallest details. The perfectly paired wine, a hard-to-find cheese at just the right temperature, or maybe something as simple as pre-sliced limes and lemons for your water. And while […]