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Fresh summer salads
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces (1 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 medium seedless cucumber, sliced and quartered
1/4 red onion, diced or very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegarsalt
and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 ounces (1/4 cup) feta cheese, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and oregano in a serving bowl.
Pour over olive oil and red wine vinegar, gently toss to coat and evenly distribute ingredients.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with feta cheese.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Salad will keep for up to 2 days, though it does tend to get waterier the longer it sits.
Lamb Chops with Garlic & Herbs
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds lamb chops, (908g) cut ¾” thick, 4 pieces
kosher salt, for seasoning
black pepper, for seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic, (10g)
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, (60ml), divided
DIRECTIONS
Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and oregano in a serving bowl.
Pour over olive oil and red wine vinegar, gently toss to coat and evenly distribute ingredients.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with feta cheese.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Salad will keep for up to 2 days, though it does tend to get waterier the longer it sits.
Olive Oil & Orange Cake
INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
2½ cup granulated sugar
1½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1½ c. whole milk
Zest of 3 oranges + 2 tsp. juice
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoons baking soda
Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350ºF
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, zest and juice until it’s smooth and light yellow color.
Add milk and mix well.
Drizzle in olive oil and whisk together.
In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to egg mixture, stirring just to blend (don’t overmix!).
Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Allow to cool then plate.
Top with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, whipped cream or ice cream.