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OLIVE OIL 101

Beetroot orzotto

Pretty in pink—this looks good, and does good. To celebrate organic September we've partnered with Borough Broth Co. This vibrant, nutritious, one pot meal is perfect for days when you need a quick pick me up. Beetroot is packed with benefits—antioxidants, nitrates and folate help your cardiovascular health and general well-being. Plus, Borough Broth's delicious chicken bone broth means this recipe boosts your immune system and gut health too. Beetroot season is in full swing, so grab you...

Olive oil & almond cantucci biscuit with chocolate and fig

This is another delight from Eve Seeman, Head Chef at Apricity, a Michelin Green Star restaurant in the heart of Mayfair with an ethos of conscious cooking and joyful dining. If you thought extra virgin olive oil was only for savoury cooking, this recipe is here to change your mind. These biscuits are traditionally, and deliciously, enjoyed with coffee. But they're also a great accompaniment to other sweet treats, such as this fig leaf & bitter chocolate cremeux—a rich, velvety dessert....

The ultimate Greek salad

Made for a sunshine moment. Simple, quick, and oh so delicious, Greek salad is made (or broken!) by the freshness of the ingredients. This is a dish that really should be eaten in summer when tomatoes and cucumbers are in season. This recipe is from our Cretan queen—Maria. We've sat around Maria's table in Crete many times learning her recipe for the perfect mix. Maria opts for the addition of red wine vinegar for a little more acidity and depth of flavour. But, if vinegar isn't your thing...

BBQ aubergine

The smell of this aubergine marinade on your barbecue is guaranteed to make your neighbours jealous. Smoky, garlicky, and so soft your knife will just glide through. If you were looking for inspiration for next time you fire up the grill, then look no further. Make the most of the final weeks of aubergine season with this delicious recipe. Best enjoyed alfresco. Here's the method: Serves 4 Cut your aubergine into thick steaks and leave to the side. Smash together the garlic, chilli and...

Melon gazpacho

If you don't like the idea of cold soup, let this recipe change your mind. Sweet, salty and a little bit spicy, this fresh and cooling melon gazpacho adds a much needed chill to even the hottest of days. And, if there was ever a week to give this a try, this one is it. No heat required–because you're hot enough. Gazpacho to the rescue. Here's the method: Serves 4 Roughly chop all your ingredients and add them to a large bowl. Juice your lemon and add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and o...

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Mango sorbet with olive oil

Prepare to be blown away by this flavour pairing. Sweet, fragrant mango with rich, grassy extra virgin olive oil—a dessert you won't stop thinking about. Time to get your hands on some seasonal mangos! Ok, but what is the craze all about? Well, the Alphonso variety is available only for a very short period of time each year and it has got a superior texture and flavour—you can literally taste the sun. Though not local, it is one of our favourite ultra-seasonal fruits and such a big treat. Th...

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5 reasons to start your day with a spoonful of EVOO

The start of the New Year is for many of us the time to reflect, set our resolutions, and create new habits. Some will meditate, some will start learning a new skill and others… will start taking a spoonful of olive oil in the morning! This oil “trend” started to emerge quite recently with celebs swearing by it. Some, like Kourtney Kardashian, shoot a spoonful of it every other day, while others, like Sophia Loren, take it to the next level by bathing in it. Beyonce consumes it so liberally...