Philly-Style Cheesesteak Recipe, Spotlight on Flank Steak, How to Halve Avocados, New Lenses for Better Vision and Benefits of Walking in Nature I love to “healthify” recipes that are delicious but could use a refresh, one that preserves their taste and lowers the guilt quotient over eating them. Philly cheesesteak is a great example—and this […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #165 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Skillet Shrimp with Leeks and Beans Recipe, Spotlight on Shrimp Stock and Slotted Spoon Skimmers, Weather and Chronic Pain, Plus Benefits of Chair Yoga Delicious meals don’t require a complex or lengthy prep. This stovetop dish comes together in mere minutes and is a meal in itself, no sides necessary. This edition of the newsletter […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #164 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Mini Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, For Your Best Health: The Mediterranean Diet (Still No. 1) Among the most important news items I share in this newsletter are results of scientific studies on the benefits of olive oil and, in a larger context, the Mediterranean diet. I love to report on research that shows how this […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #163 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Spring Asparagus Tart Recipe, Spotlight on Whole wheat flours and Rolling Pins, Music for Stress Relief, and Are You at Risk of Burnout? Spring is officially here, and that means one thing to food lovers: fresh asparagus. There’s nothing quite like a plate of steamed spears dressed with the freshest olive oil and perfectly aged […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #162 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Pan-Sautéed Cod Recipe, Spotlight on Pan, No-Waste Lemon Rinds, Breakfast for Your Brain and Exercise Can’t Undo the Heart Risks of Sugary Beverages Do you shy away from making fish at home? It doesn’t have to be tricky. What’s more, fish is not only tasty, but also fast to prepare. Cod is a meaty yet […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #161 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs Recipe, Spotlight on Salsa and Homemade Chips, Emotional Healing After a Loss and A Woman’s Edge When it Comes to Exercise Mediterranean recipes aren’t the only ones enhanced by extra virgin olive oil. I love to use it in all my dishes, from Asian to South American and all points in […] The post Olive Oil Hunter News #160 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Rich Chocolate Rolled Cookies Recipe, Spotlight on Cocoa Powder, A Surprising and Unhealthy Consequence of Stress, Spouses may Do Better Exercising Separately If you’ve cooked from my e-book My All-Time Favorite Chocolate and Olive Oil Recipes, you know that extra virgin olive oil and cocoa add wonderful flavor to sweet as well as savory foods. […] The post The Olive Oil Hunter News #159 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Looking to satisfy a sweet tooth? This recipe for chocolate cookies uses olive oil in place of some of the traditional butter, resulting in a cookie that practically melts in your mouth. If you’re a true chocoholic, press a few chocolate chips into the dough or dip one end of each cookie in melted dark chocolate […] The post Rich Chocolate Rolled Cookies appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

Ribollita Tuscan Peasant Soup Recipe, Spotlight on Tuscan Kale, Soaking Beans, A Surprising Benefit of Flaxseed and Alternating Cardio with Resistance Exercise is Heart-Healthy Tuscany is the land of legumes, notably beans, and Tuscans have a centuries-old tradition of cooking simple bean-based soups that make the most of whatever ingredients are on hand. Ribollita is […] The post The Olive Oil Hunter News #158 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more

A Mediterranean-Spiced Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe, Spotlight on Allspice, and Following a Mediterranean diet to Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline Sheet pan meals are still the rage, and the combinations are limited only by your imagination. My recipe focuses on a rich blend of spices to elevate everyday ingredients like chicken and cauliflower (it […] The post The Olive Oil Hunter News #157 appeared first on Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ..read more