Tag Archives: Olives

Lemon and Green Olive Pasta

Posted on February 11, 2023 | Leave a comment

This simple bright lemon and green olive pasta is for those dreary winter days when you need a fresh pick-me-up. Think of it like a trip to the beach. The lemon represents the bright sunshine, and the briny olives represent the scent of the ocean. Continue reading →

Creamy Smoked Tofu and Olive Pasta Salad

Posted on September 17, 2022 | Leave a comment

I am not the only one in my family that likes to cook. Many, many moons ago, I shared a lemon caper dressing recipe with my family that was a hit. Not long after, this creamy smoked tofu and olive pasta salad recipe, using my dressing, was shared with me.

I don’t believe I would have ever google searched for a pasta salad like this one; the mix of ingredients seams random, but I promise you it is not. The combination of flavors is specific and on point. Continue reading →

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake

Posted on April 2, 2022 | Leave a comment

This casserole-like tomato artichoke and mushroom rice bake recipe came about on Christmas day. I was asked if I wanted to help cook, and of course the answer was yes. I had been reading about some rice-based stuffing recipes somewhere and made this recipe on the fly with the ingredients we had on hand. Continue reading →

Greek Chickpea Salad

Posted on July 10, 2021 | 4 comments

Friends, it has been a very busy summer for me, and I hope you all have a summer full of great recipes so far. This recipe, Greek chickpea salad, is one that I have been eating a lot this summer.

This salad is very easy to make. It requires a little bit of time to chop all the vegetables, but it is totally worth it. The flavor of all the vegetables go together perfectly, and the dressing is the icing on the cake! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Chickpeas, Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Olives, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes

Cherry Tomato Pasta Puttanesca

Posted on October 5, 2019 | 4 comments

October is finally here, and the garden is starting to wind down. It’s that time of year when I have more cherry tomatoes than I know what to do with! This year I experimented with this cherry tomato pasta puttanesca.

Puttanesca is known as the poor man meal in early Italy. It has simple ingredients that bring in big flavors. Canned tomatoes are more traditional, but I gave this simple Italian dish a fresh spin by using garden fresh cherry tomatoes. Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Tagged capers, Garlic, Noodles, Olives, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes

Mediterranean Chickpea Zucchini Skillet

Posted on August 31, 2019 | 4 comments

This one skillet meal screams summer with all its fresh ingredients! My favorite part of this mediterranean chickpea zucchini skillet? The wine sauce! It ties the whole dish together.

Ok, so no duh, I love the wine sauce. I do love wine. It’a also an important component because it keeps the skillet moist. Mine completely absorbed (so it wasn’t very saucy) but the flavor it added was SO good! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Chickpeas, Feta, Olives, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Wine, Zucchini

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables

Posted on March 27, 2019 | 13 comments

Do you have a favorite food that you can’t get enough of? Right now, mine is capers! I want to put them on everything, including these Sicilian roasted root vegetables.

I love to read cooking magazines. To be honest, I spend enough time in front of a computer that reading the physical format is enjoyable. I keep a pen ready to write all over the pages, and mark all my favorite recipes with tags. It’s addicting. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan

Tagged Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Olives, Potatoes

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Posted on August 14, 2018 | 24 comments

Is everyone ready for the new school year?! One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes. This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches. The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading →

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Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Broccoli, Olives, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Garlic Black Olive Tapenade with Parsley

Posted on March 30, 2018 | 14 comments

Tapenade (pronounced top-ah-nod) is a french dip or spread made from olives and other flavorful pairings such as capers and anchovies. I don’t stock anchovies as a pantry staple, therefore my garlic black olive tapenade is a vegan version of the classic!

I love garlic, and it pairs perfectly with the olives and capers in the tapenade. Did you know that garlic ranks number two as a highly beneficial superfood (right behind turmeric)? It has been linked to reducing/preventing heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections (source). Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetizer, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan

Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Lemon, Olives, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Quick Veggie Pizza Omelet (for Breakfast or Dinner!)

Posted on August 21, 2017 | 10 comments

This month the recipe redux challenged us to make dinner-inspired dishes for breakfast! My favorite savory breakfasts always include eggs, like this sweet potato mushroom hash! I knew I wanted to use eggs in my recipe, but eggs are so versatile! The recipe ideas were endless! Therefore, I put on my thinking cap and turned to my favorite dinner ideas. Pizza is always a favorite, and I developed it into a fast protein packed breakfast. Try my quick veggie pizza omelet for breakfast or for dinner! Continue reading →

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Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Mushrooms, Olives, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

Tag Archives: Olives

Lemon and Green Olive Pasta

Creamy Smoked Tofu and Olive Pasta Salad

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake

Greek Chickpea Salad

Cherry Tomato Pasta Puttanesca

Mediterranean Chickpea Zucchini Skillet

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Garlic Black Olive Tapenade with Parsley

Quick Veggie Pizza Omelet (for Breakfast or Dinner!)

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