Cooking With Olive Oil

A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.

The healthful virtues of olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, have become well-known in recent years; its monounsaturated fats and antioxidants are beneficial in preventing heart disease by controlling LDL ('bad') cholesterol levels while simultaneously raising HDL ('good') cholesterol levels. Helen Koutalianos has preached the gospel of olive oil and its benefits for years; at the same time, consumers across North America have become more sophisticated and appreciative of flavorful, boutique olive oils that are not mass produced. In this charming, intimate cookbook, Helen and her daughter Anastasia have collected 150 delectable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes (Greek and beyond), many of which have been passed along from Helen's mother and grandmother, in which olive oil is a central ingredient; these include Olive Oil Poached Lamb, Quail with Olives, Turkish Kebab with Garlic, Shrimp and Feta Casserole, Octopus in Wine Sauce, Seared Scallop and Prawn Gazpacho, Artichokes with Lemon, and Kolokethakia Yemista (Stuffed Zucchinis with Lemon Egg Sauce).The book also takes readers through the artisan olive oil-making process, from cultivating and processing the fruit to the production of the oil itself. Complemented with full-color photographs of recipes, From the Olive Grove will seduce and inspire readers to create their own delicious, heart-healthy meals at home.

Extra virgin is the best olive oil -- the cream of the crop. It is the most delicious, the most versatile, and the most beneficial for health. In Extra Virgin Clare Ferguson takes you on a culinary journey using this most inspiring ingredient -- to discover its history, how it is made, how the trees are grown, and how the fruit is harvested and pressed. The great olive-oil-producing regions of the world -- including California, Tuscany, Australasia, Provence, Spain, and Greece -- are given feature treatment, and for each region Clare helps you understand the unique flavor and character of its oil. Above all, Extra Virgin shows you how to cook with this healthful and delicious ingredient. There are more than 60 simple-to-prepare recipes, including Provencal Roast Chicken, Catalan Spinach with Pine Nuts, and sweet treats,

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Have you recently become enamored with fresh extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oil, and flavored balsamic vinegars, only to take them home and wonder: what exactly do I do with them? With more than 185 recipes that go way beyond salad dressing, Emily Lycopolus provides you with simple but gratifying recipes that use 50 of the most popular and widely available olive oil and vinegar products such as lemon-fused olive oil, basil-infused olive oil, pomegranate balsamic vinegar and many more. Every recipe is guaranteed to take your dish from ordinary to exceptional. Not only will you discover unique ways to amplify the flavor in all kinds of appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, baked goods, and desserts, but you'll also find inspiration to expand your repertoire once you learn the basic of flavor pairing. With special sections on experimenting olive oil and vinegar in marinades, salad dressings, brines, and even cocktails, you'll never run out of ways to use these amazing products. The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover's Cookbook provides you with possibilities that are truly endless.

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Public television cooking show host Christina Pirello is the woman who put the fun back into healthy cooking. In Christina Cooks she's responded to the hundreds of questions that her viewers and readers have put to her over the years-with lots of sound, sane advice, hints, tips and techniques-plus loads of great recipes for scrumptious, healthy meals with a Mediterranean flair. A whole foods cookbook, Christina Cooks offers inventive ideas for breakfast, special occasions, and what to feed the kids. Chapters include Soups, Breakfast, Kids' Favorites, Beans, Grains, Vegetables, Beverages, and Desserts-Christina addresses popular myths about dairy and protein amongst other often misunderstood ideas about healthful eating.

Redesigned and revised for a new generation of readers, The Food I Love is a modern classic bestseller from Australia's most respected chef.