Ingredients: 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained 1 1/2 lb potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used Yukon Gold) 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered 1/2 red onion, diced 1/3 cup Kalamata olives in oil, drained 12 oz good quality canned tuna (drained if in water–see thoughts) 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar […]
Ingredients: 2 lb freshly steamed, peeled shrimp, halved 1 carrot, diced 1/4 cup halved Kalamata olives 1 seedless cucumber, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup crumbled feta 10 oz cooked, small pasta for the dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: […]
Ingredients: 7 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4-1/3 cup sliced smoked olives* 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (powder) freshly ground black pepper Directions: Slice eggs in half and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a small bowl. Set aside. Remove one egg’s worth of white. Discard […]
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, cubed 2 small sweet onions*, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fresh, shelled fava beans 1 cup mixed olive-cured spicy olives**, sliced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 cup cubed feta sea salt freshly ground black pepper olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. […]
Ingredients: 2 5-oz cans albacore tuna, drained 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives 2 tablespoons capote capers 1 lb asparagus, steamed and cut into 2 inch pieces 4 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 1/2 small red onion, diced 10 oz cooked pasta (I used cellentani aka cavatappi) 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar sea salt freshly ground black […]
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken thighs 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 super fine flour (like Wondra) 1/2 cup Picholine olives, drained 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 small-medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 slices preserved lemon, rinsed and […]
Ingredients: for the burgers: 4 5-oz canned solid white albacore tuna in water, drained 1/4 cup coarsely chopped niçoise or kalamata olives 2 teaspoons anchovy paste 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs to serve: 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1 tomato, sliced 4 rolls Directions: In a medium […]
Ingredients: 1 lb roasted turkey breast, sliced 4 thin slices mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup sliced grape tomatoes 4 slices thinly sliced ham 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked 1/3 cup roughly chopped green olives mayonnaise sea salt freshly ground black pepper 4 wraps (plain or flavored) Directions: Spread a thin layer […]
Ingredients: 4 1/2-inch thick filet mignon rounds (about 1 1/3 lb) 4 kaiser rolls 4 (or 8 if small) slices fresh mozzerella cheese 4 tomato slices 4 slices ham 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked 1/3 cup roughly chopped green olives mayonnaise sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Sprinkle both […]
Ingredients: 1 short loaf French bread or 1/2 long loaf* 1 (very loose) cup flat leaf parsley 1 clove garlic, smashed 10 oz canned tuna in olive oil 6 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons minced Nicoise and Picholine olives 1 anchovy, minced 1/4 cup sliced red onion 3 tablespoons sherry […]