Peas in oil (Piselli sott'olio)

Peas in oil (Piselli sott'olio)

The English chef Jamie Oliver has a passion for Italy and has included many Italian dishes in his cookbooks. According to him, a dish with peas is known in Italy...
Olive wood

Olive wood

Olive trees as far as the eye can see. That is the landscape of Tunisia. But all those olive trees need maintenance every year. If you don't do that, it...
The acidity of olive oil

The acidity of olive oil

The acidity of olive oil is still a relatively unknown concept in our country. It is an indication of the quality of olive oil and producers of super good olive...
Niçoise Salad

Niçoise Salad

The French don’t need any reason to philosophize about their food and drink. In all of France, everyone talks passionately about food and cooking. This means that everyone has an...
Sauce vierge

Sauce vierge

French cuisine is always in motion. From the extremely complicated dishes of haute cuisine ('high-quality cuisine') to nouvelle cuisine ('new cuisine'), where fresh products, preferably from the restaurant's own region, form the basis of...
Bagna càuda

Bagna càuda

The Mediterranean diet is widely praised these days, but can you draw a line on a map to determine where that diet begins and where it ends? Do people outside...
Panzanella

Panzanella

Panzanella is a healthy Italian salad made with pieces of stale, moistened bread, topped with ripe tomatoes , onions, basil and a dressing of wine vinegar and olive oil . This salad is a specialty of...
Salmorejo in Salmoriglio

Salmorejo in Salmoriglio

The Roman conquest of Spain was a long history. The Iberian Peninsula is quite extensive. The first skirmishes took place in 218 BC and the last part of Hispania was...
Sauce Puttanesca

Sauce Puttanesca

The Sugo alla puttanesca is a sauce that goes with a pasta dish called Spaghetti alla puttanesca. This pasta dish with spaghetti as a base is dressed with a sauce...
Greek watermelon salad

Greek watermelon salad

Think back to a sultry summer afternoon. No one feels like cooking an elaborate meal and a fresh salad will always be appreciated by everyone.You might not immediately think of...
Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day?

Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day?

According to recent research, additional intake of extra virgin olive oil can protect against atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, by lowering levels of LDL cholesterol (the "bad cholesterol") [1] . High...
Fresh Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill

Fresh Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill

A Crisp, Vibrant Side Dish Inspired by Jamie Oliver Looking for a light, refreshing salad that comes together in minutes? This simple yet flavorful cucumber salad combines the sharpness of...