Recipes

March 24, 2024

Torta Pasqualina alla California

An 8" "Torta Pasqualina" savory eggy cake is topped with crispy phyllo and shown on a fancy porcelain plate. One slice has been removed.

This tasty savory ricotta custard is encased in phyllo sheets baked to a delightful crispiness with liberal brushes of olive oil. Chock full of greens and--if you choose--whole eggs--make this for brunch or a special lunch to herald spring.

Posted in Baking and Desserts Breakfast Easter Italian Italian Recipe Lunch & Dinner Mains Omnivore Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian

February 12, 2024

Chocolate Almond Olive Oil Torte

This is an overhead image of a heart shaped chocolate cake with some diagonal chocolate stripes running left to right and 8 little chunks of almond praline placed upon them.

Here's a fun project if you like to bake. Happy Valentine's Day!

Posted in Baking Baking and Desserts Cake chocolate Dessert EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Recipe Recipes

December 22, 2023

Olive Oil Brioche with Candied Fruit

This is variation on brioche and panettone substitutes olive oil for butter. The soft luxurious texture, flavor, and aroma remain intact without the butter, lowering the cholesterol a bit, although we did not stint on including the 3 large eggs!

Posted in Artisan Bread Baking Baking and Desserts Bread Cake Citrus Dessert EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Olive Oil Cake Omnivore orange Prunes Recipe Recipes Southern France Winter Winter recipe

December 21, 2023

Making and Enjoying Candied Citrus Peel

Here are the technique notes for candying citrus peels and five ways to use them.

Posted in Baking Baking and Desserts Citrus Dessert Recipe Technique Vegetarian

Recipes / Baking and Desserts

Torta Pasqualina alla California

Chocolate Almond Olive Oil Torte

Olive Oil Brioche with Candied Fruit

Making and Enjoying Candied Citrus Peel