This pie is perfect for anytime you have an abundance of fresh strawberries on hand, especially at the beginning of the season. Fresh strawberry pie recipes are passed down in families and found in abundance on the internet. The general basis of this pie involves macerating the strawberries in sugar. Here in the Olive This! […]
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I love a good cheese board. Lately Fall themed ones are popping up at parties with their selection of sharp cheddar cheeses, walnuts and crisp apples. They inspired me. Why make another sweet apple pie when you can make it savory?!
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Easy to whip up, impressive looking and hard to stop eating. The perfect dessert!
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Among my friends I’m know for a couple signature baked goods. One such recipe is my pumpkin bread which was handed down from my grandmother. While the original recipe appeared in Southern Living in the 70’s, she adapted it over the years before passing it to me.
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Here’s a quick and easy holiday cookie recipe that’s a little lighter than those butter-laden batters and also has a bright citrus note. We used our popular Blood Orange olive oil instead of butter and added the juice and zest of an orange to boost the orange flavor. You can also make these crunchy cookies […]
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When you make your own muffins from scratch, you can eliminate the high fructose corn syrup and other additives found in some of the boxed mixes. Here’s a recipe (courtesy of Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar) that lets you do just that and also replaces butter or shortening with extra virgin olive oil.
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When we were looking for a cookie recipe that was low in fat we went straight to one of our favorite cookbooks off the shelf; 1000 Low-Fat Recipes by Terry Blonder Golson. After skimming the list of ingredients we thought we’d go even further by substituting the vegetable oil with heart-healthy olive oil infused (or […]
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Cornbread is a southern staple and whether it’s made with hominy in a cast iron skillet or if it comes out of a box, you might see it served with chili in the cooler months or as muffins at spring picnics. While there may be no replacing a classic iron skillet recipe, sometimes the convenience […]
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Ever read the back of the package on those factory processed granola bars? It’s not that difficult to make them at home and there are many benefits for you and your family. You can use fresher ingredients, omit preservatives and you get to choose the combination of dried fruits, nuts or seasonings that go into […]
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Home gardens and farmers markets are abundant with zucchini and carrots this time of year. One great way to put these versatile vegetables to use is to make gingerbread! This tasty treat is great for dessert or an after school snack – and your house will be filled with the scent of early autumn. We […]
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