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Greek Spinach Salad in Mini Phyllo Cups

January 12, 2008

We found these pre-made phyllo cups at the store a few weeks ago, and kept forgetting to use them. They were flavored, in spinach and...

Coconut Shrimp & Asian Orange and Avocado Spinach Salad

January 9, 2008

This was a good one. Crispy coconut shrimp with a creamy peanut dipping sauce, perched next to a fresh and flavorful salad with baby spinach,...

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Almonds

January 6, 2008

Good brussels sprouts? Isn’t that an oxymoron? You might think so, but then you haven’t tried these. This post is hereby redemption from the barrage...

Empty-the-Fridge Fritatta

January 6, 2008

You know all those poor vegetables that start to wilt? Don’t put them out of their misery, put them to good use! Make a fritatta!...

(Almost) Molten Chocolate Cakes with “Bruised” Berry Sauce

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year! We’re quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of Love and Olive Oil (our first post was of our Valentine’s dinner last February!). We...

Cookie Madness: Homemade Oreos

December 29, 2007

When most people get a sugar craving, they reach for the candy bar. Not me. When I get a sugar craving, I bake cookies. These...

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Rum Sauce

December 25, 2007

Bread pudding is one of those things I have never had. When it comes to dessert I want something that really sounds like dessert, like...

Bourbon-glazed Baby Back Ribs with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

December 25, 2007

Special occasions mean we get to treat ourselves to something normally out of our budget. This Christmas, that special something was a rack of baby...