642 with tomatoes fresh basil and kalamata Recipes

heirloom tomatoes , wedged (i like mixing green, deep purple, yellow and orange), fresh mozzarella cheese , either in bite size balls (bocconcini), kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, leaves fresh basil , torn, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, cracked pepper

olive oil, garlic, crushed, onion, ripe tomatoes (you could use canned), tomato paste, chile, chopped, fresh basil, dried oregano (i use 1 tbsp fresh ), black pepper, kalamata olives, pits removed and chopped, spinach (wash well and remove the tough stems)

ripe tomatoes (about 2 1/4 lb), feta cheese, crumbled, chopped pitted kalamata olive, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil

olive oil, chopped yellow onions, bay leaves, salt, cayenne, red pepper flakes, chopped, peeled, seeded fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, dry white wine, water, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh parsley leaves, sugar, cleaned calamari , tentacles and bodies removed, cut into rings, vegetable oil, elbow macaroni, kalamata olives, pitted and halved, fine dried bread crumbs, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

red potatoes, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, divided, oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and minced, tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, minced, fresh basil, chopped, extravirgin olive oil, minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper

shallots, peeled and quartered, garlic clove, peeled and halved, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, brine-cured black olives , such as kalamata, pitted, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme leaves or 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, salt & fresh ground pepper, olive oil

baguette , cut on diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes , quartered lengthwise, coarse kosher salt plus additional for seasoning, unpeeled garlic cloves, fresh rosemary sprig plus additional sprigs for garnish, kalamata olives, pitted, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped fresh basil plus sprigs for garnish, balls fresh burrata cheese * or fresh mozzarella cheese

olive oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh rosemary, dried oregano, diced tomatoes in juice, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed , hearts cut in half, chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, linguine, crumbled feta cheese (about 1 1/3 cups), chopped fresh basil

olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped garlic, racks of lamb, trimmed , frenched, egg bread, crusts trimmed , torn into pieces, chopped fresh parsley, hazelnuts, toasted, husked, shallot, olive oil, diameter pearl onions , blanched 30 seconds, peeled, chopped garlic, dried crushed red pepper, chopped fresh fennel bulb (about 1 large), italian-style tomatoes, brine-cured black olives (such as kalamata), pitted, halved, dijon mustard, chopped fresh basil, butter

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

garlic cloves, minced, chopped onion, olive oil (you can use the sundried tomato oil), salt & pepper, sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped (use the ones packed in oil), chicken broth (you can use vegetable broth), tomatoes, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced (you can use any brine packed black olive), fresh basil, chopped, flat leaf parsley, chopped, pasta , cooked in salted water and drained (bowties, and fuisli work well), montrachet or 4 oz chevre goat cheese

balsamic vinegar, capers, rinsed, crusty whole-grain bread, eggplant (about 3/4 lb), ends trimmed , thinly sliced crosswise, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced, garlic, coarsely chopped, olive oil cooking spray, pitted kalamata olives, rinsed, sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped (not oil packed)

diced tomatoes, chopped pitted kalamata olive, freshly grated parmesan cheese, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, finely chopped, penne or 3 cups fusilli, cooked and drained

whole grain bread, tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil, chopped pitted kalamata olives, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, divided

grape tomatoes (quartered ), diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olive (quartered ), chopped fresh basil, olive oil, angus rib eye steak

butter, white button mushrooms, washed and stems removed, kalamata olives, chopped, sundried tomatoes chopped, garlic cloves minced, splash of white wine, pine nuts chopped, mozzarella cheese cut into bite-size pieces, fresh basil leaves chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped

diagonally sliced asparagus (about 1 lb), orange juice, white wine vinegar, water, olive oil, dijon mustard, freshly ground pepper, salt, cooked small seashell macaroni (about 1 cup uncooked pasta), quartered cherry tomatoes, diced yellow bell pepper, sliced fresh basil leaves, chopped kalamata olives, sliced green onions, capers