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Olive Stuffed Eggs for A Frenzy of Sparks (a TLC Tour Stop)

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2020%

A Frenzy of Sparks is set in the mid-1960s so I pulled out a retro 1964 cookbook for this recipe. Read on for a review of the novel by Kristen Fields as well as this vintage recipe. . . . → Read More: Olive Stuffed Eggs for A Frenzy of Sparks (a TLC Tour Stop)

Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2020%

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour stop for Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore. This book inspired a truly comforting meal of soup and sandwiches. . . . → Read More: Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

Carrot Salad with Olives

By Eliot, on March 20th, 2020%

One more Cookbook of the Week post. I seem to be on a roll! This is a keeper of a salad. . . . → Read More: Carrot Salad with Olives

Blood, Bones and Butter and Three Inspired-by Recipes

By Eliot, on July 27th, 2019%

To be sure, there’s lots of food floating around in Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter, but I was inspired to make three recipes: Herbed Olives, Hummus and a Spicy-Sweet Whole Grain Mustard. . . . → Read More: Blood, Bones and Butter and Three Inspired-by Recipes

Marinated Olives and Tomatoes and a Charcuterie Board for a Curmudgeon

By Eliot, on November 7th, 2018%

Welcome to the November round of Food ‘n Flix, A Man Called Ove. I created a charcuterie board to celebrate this film with marinated tomatoes, olives, and homemade cheese crackers. . . . → Read More: Marinated Olives and Tomatoes and a Charcuterie Board for a Curmudgeon

Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn

By Eliot, on August 15th, 2018%

This salad is a perfect summer side (or a meal in itself). . . . → Read More: Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn

Tortellini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2018%

A truly remarkable novel for the TLC Book Tour inspired this simple and summery pasta salad. . . . → Read More: Tortellini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

Olive and White Bean Hummus

By Eliot, on January 30th, 2018%

Today I am continuing a hastily put together series of Super Bowl worthy bites. Try this “hummus.” . . . → Read More: Olive and White Bean Hummus

Grilled Herbed Olives

By Eliot, on June 20th, 2017%

Throw some olives on your grill before you cook your main entree. Makes for a quick and easy and delicious appetizer. . . . → Read More: Grilled Herbed Olives

Chorizo Wedge Salad with Ascolana Olives

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2016%

Ah, Spring Break!

It is finally here.

Hallelujahs all around!

To celebrate the start of Spring Break, I finally decided to actually “cook” dinner. I texted The Hubs and said wedge salads and whiskey smashes (more about these later) were on the menu.

I really didn’t know where I was going with “The Wedge” until . . . → Read More: Chorizo Wedge Salad with Ascolana Olives

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