282 olive and herb toasts Recipes

center-cut fresh ahi tuna or inch thick sushi quality tuna steak, kosher salt, black peppercorns, white peppercorns, fennel seeds, dried lavender flowers (available in health food stores or use your home-dried flowers), extra virgin olive oil, savory mixed fresh greens (and herbs), prepared whole grain mustard, extra virgin olive oil, toasted mustard seeds, seasoned rice vinegar, vegetable stock or 3 tbsp water, honey , to taste, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

unsalted butter , cut into pieces, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, sourdough bread, crust removed , bread torn into pieces (about 2 oz), extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, broccoli, peeled and cut lengthwise into long thick florets, egg yolks, boiling water, fresh lemon juice (not the bottled stuff), tabasco sauce, chopped mint, chopped mint, coarsely chopped thyme

fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh thyme leaves, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh tarragon leaves, freshly grated parmesan (about 1 1/2 oz), olive oil, walnuts, toasted golden brown and cooled, balsamic vinegar

garlic cloves, minced, fresh basil leaves, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh spinach leaves, chopped fresh oregano, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, olive oil

pita bread rounds, quartered (fresh or slightly stale, preferably whole wheat), extra virgin olive oil, fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, fresh chives, finely chopped, fresh garlic cloves, minced, coarse salt , to taste

soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), plain yogurt, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh italian parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped assorted edible flowers (optional), toasted baguette slices, assorted raw vegetables

soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), olive oil, plain yogurt, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh italian parsley (flat leaf ), chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground pepper, toasted baguette, sliced, raw assorted fresh vegetable

garlic, peeled and pressed, pine nuts, toasted, arugula leaves, well rinsed and towel-dried, fresh spinach leaves, well rinsed and towel-dried, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, semolina flour, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh sage, chopped fresh chervil, chopped fresh fennel leaves, fine sea salt, freshly ground nutmeg, freshly ground pepper, whole-milk ricotta cheese, drained, olive oil , for tossing gnocchi, lemon gem marigolds

chicken stock, grain bulgur, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh dill , plus generous sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , plus generous sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh mint , plus generous sprigs for garnish, pine nuts, toasted, kosher salt , plus more as needed, scallions (white and green), chopped, garlic, minced, freshly ground black pepper, egg, beaten, crumbled greek feta (about 3 oz), cornish game hens , backbone and breast bone removed (butterflied), charred tomato coulis , recipe follows, ripe tomatoes, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper

fresh basil leaves, fresh italian parsley leaves, fresh mint leaves, grated parmesan, pine nuts, toasted, anchovy paste, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh whole-milk ricotta, coarsely grated mozzarella, at room temperature, mascarpone cheese, at room temperature, freshly grated parmesan, at room temperature, plain breadcrumbs, freshly grated nutmeg, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, egg, beaten, store-bought wonton wrappers, extra-virgin olive oil

meaty plum tomatoes (about 1 lb), halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, dried herbes de provence, whole unblanched almonds (about 5 oz), extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt or sea salt, milk cheeses of two or three varieties, such as pecorino toscano, manchego, cabrales, ossau-iraty, vermont shepherd s cheese, old chatham pepper pyramid, or brin d amour

dry white wine, golden raisin, dried tri-colored fusilli or 4 oz plain fusilli, broken or 4 oz corkscrew macaroni, pitted greek olive, finely diced, broken walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, olive oil (not extra virgin), lemon juice, basil (or an assortment) or 1 1/2 tbsp oregano (or an assortment) or 1 1/2 tbsp dill, finely chopped (or an assortment), shallots, minced or 1 tbsp green onion, chopped, dijon mustard, salt, pepper

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lemon juice , plus 1 tbsp, olive oil , plus 1 cup, essence , recipe follows, salt, fresh cracked white pepper, egg, minced garlic, dijon mustard, diced celery, chopped red onion, chopped celery leaves, chopped parsley leaves, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, celery seeds, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, bagels or kaiser rolls, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

aged sherry vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, diced shallot, dijon mustard, california clover honey, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, california extra-virgin oil, fresh lamb sausages , such as northern california lamb sausages, canola oil, for brushing, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, assorted black olives, pitted and halved, fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped, whole toasted pistachios, chopped, california soft goat cheese , cut into pieces, red onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon

chicken (cleaned ), 4 1/2 lb, butter, shallot, white mushrooms, italian parsley, chervil, tarragon, chives, head of garlic, chicken juices, salt and freshly ground pepper, white onions (average size), ricotta, parmesan, chopped italian parsley, celery, grilled pine nuts, salted pork fat, roasted chicken juices, a little chopped sage, olive oil, salt & white pepper, ripe tomatoes, tomato quarters confit (remove the pips and interior), white onions (not too big ), chopped parsley, ground basil, grated parmesan, chicken juices, garlic (unpeeled ), thyme, rosemary, olive oil, salt & pepper

uncooked orzo, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, grated lemon rind, salt, sliced almonds, toasted

pine nuts, toasted, garlic cloves, torn spinach, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, arugula leaves, fresh oregano leaves, fresh thyme leaves, minced fresh chives, grated fresh parmesan cheese, salt, extra-virgin olive oil

leaf lettuce, washed and chopped, crisp apple, peeled,cored,and diced, fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh mint leaves, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped pecans, toasted