Tag Archives: extra virgin olive oil
Tomato, To-mah-to
It’s tomato season! We can’t seem to get enough of these beautiful tomatoes. I can’t think of any other food that when it’s good, it’s very, very good, and when it’s bad, it’s horrid. Right now, they are very, very … Continue reading →
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Fennel Salad
Hey look, everybody! I’m cooking something that’s not in Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? This recipe comes from Barefoot in Paris, and it probably wins the award for the least-bad fennel preparation. (See this post for the least-bad cauliflower … Continue reading →
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Roasted Salmon with Green Herbs, Snap Peas with Pancetta and Pecorino
This was the perfect summer meal. The salmon used lots of fresh herbs, and I didn’t mind turning on the oven to roast it because it was really only on for ten minutes or so. The recipe calls for green … Continue reading →
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
I tried this recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home) for the first time several years ago, and it has become a favorite standby, especially in the spring and summer. I’m sure it will make even more appearances at our table now … Continue reading →
Tuscan Lemon Chicken
This chicken (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) was supposed to be a whole chicken, cut up and grilled. As I made it, it was chicken pieces (thank you, Trader Joe’s) made in the oven (thank you, Minnesota spring winds). It … Continue reading →
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Bay Scallops Gratin
Much like the Baked Shrimp Scampi, this recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) worked just as well family style as it would have in individual servings. The bay scallops were available from Trader Joe’s, even here in the far-from-the-bay Midwest.
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Fingerling Potatoes
My parents picked up some of these from their winter farmers’ market, and they were delicious. Barefoot Contessa Cookbook And do you notice the natural light in this photo? At dinner time, no less? Thanks, Daylight Saving Time and spring!
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Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, extra virgin olive oil, fingerling potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These are so incredibly good. This may be hard to believe, but while I’m seldom tempted to polish off half of a cake or too many cookies, I’m often sorely tempted to eat an entire pan of roasted brussels sprouts. … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, brussels sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, fleur de sel, roasted vegetable
Creamy Rosemary Polenta
Consider this a dressed-up version of grits. Yum. I made a half-batch, and it only took half of the recommended time to cook, so this was a very quick side dish. Next time, though, if I make a half-batch, I’ll … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, cornmeal, cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, parmesan, polenta, rosemary
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette
This recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) is the type of recipe that made me want to start this project. It’s simple, it’s healthy, and it contains ingredients that we like. But before this project, I would have admired the … Continue reading →
