Golden Brioche Bread
The breadmaking continues… I’m determined to flub my way into bread making success. This would be attempt #3 (score: decent – 1, not so good...
A Day to Celebrate.
Today, (well, actually a combination of tomorrow and yesterday) is officially the one year anniversary of Love and Olive Oil. Way back on Valentine’s day...
Rustic Winter Minestrone Soup
It snowed yesterday. A rarity here in Tennessee, but we were pissed. Upset? Why? It’s just snow? Well, we grew up in the snow –...
Tuna & Artichoke Panini on Homemade Fennel Focaccia
Our panini maker has had a nice hiatus, but last night we brought it back into play. This recipe is what you call “winging-it”, a...
These are Not Cheesesticks.
They might look like cheesesticks, but you’d be quite wrong if you assumed that’s what they were. Nope. These babies were made in response to...
Red Lentil Soup
I’ve never been a soup fan. But some days, especially in the middle of January, that’s all I want: a nice, steaming bowl of soup....
Grown Up Hot Chocolate with Amaretto
Also known as, Chocolate Grog. Grog? Yes, as you’re basically drinking a liquid candy bar with a shot of amaretto. Thick. Very thick. Grog just...
Turkey Cutlets in Anchovy Butter Sauce
No! Wait! Don’t close it! Just because I said Anchovy doesn’t mean you have to duck and run for cover. Seriously. Not joking here. No,...
Rich Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Yesterday was Taylor’s birthday. And at 8:00 at night I decided he needed birthday cupcakes. Cut to tonight, a mere 24 hours later… there are...
The Fruit Bowl Overfloweth.
You’re probably thinking that something looks different ’round these parts. While I’d love to say we got a new fruit bowl, that’s not quite it....
Scallop & Spinach Salad with Vanilla Chili Dressing
I saw this recipe posted on Steamy Kitchen and just had to try it. Any excuse to use those vanilla beans I bought on ebay,...
Baby Portobello Fettuccine
Now this would have been the recipe to break out the pasta maker. It was delicious, but could have been even more so with freshly...
