Recipes
Oven Baked Eggs in a Brioche Basket
Ingredients 8 slices of bread (1/2" thick slices) 8 large eggs (preferably organic and free range) 1/2 cup olive oil of choice - any UP EVOO or infused olive oil such as Baklouti, lemon, garlic, mushroom sage, butter, gremolata, add a drop of truffle (for a seriously luxurious experience). Fresh ground pepper (optional) to taste A few pinches of fine sea salt (to taste) DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 F. and adjust a rack to the middle of the oven. Line a large rimmed baking with parchment paper. Arrange the bread slices on the baking sheet. Using a pastry brush,...
Orange Olive Oil Cake
Ingredients zest from 1 1/2 oranges 3 or 4 oranges or enough to squeeze 3/4 cup juice 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom optional 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cups mild extra virgin olive oil Confectioner's sugar for sprinkling Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray. I also placed a round of parchment in the bottom and sprayed that as well to insure an easy release. Wrap the outside of the pan bottom in heavy duty foil to catch any possible leaks. Zest 1 and 1/2 oranges, then squeeze as many oranges as you...
Potato, Thyme, and Olive Oil Gratin
Ingredients 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 3 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup homemade or low-salt chicken broth Directions Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Coat the inside of a 9×9-inch or equivalent baking dish with 1 Tbs. of the olive oil. Peel the potatoes, slice them into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, and put them in a bowl. Add the thyme, 1-1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat everything evenly, making sure that you...
Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients 6 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate (chopped) 2 tablespoons Armagnac or Cognac 2 tablespoons very strong brewed coffee or espresso 4 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of sea salt Directions Melt the chocolate, liquor, and coffee together in the top of a double boiler. Once melted, add the pinch of salt and remove from the heat. Stir the egg yolks in one at a time then add the olive oil using a handheld mixer or wooden spoon. Start whipping the egg whites and when they begin to stiffen add the sugar. Whip to stiff peaks. Fold the beaten egg whites...
Eggs with Parmesan Cheese and Olive Oil
Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large eggs salt and pepper 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Directions Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add 4 teaspoons of oil to pan and swirl to coat. Place eggs in carefully and cook until the white has become solid, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the eggs with salt, pepper, and about a tablespoon of cheese for each egg. Swirl the remaining olive oil on the top of the cheese. Carefully turn eggs and cook until yolk is of desired doneness, about 1...