Tag: green olives

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Bacalao Guisado (Puerto Rican Fish Stew)

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound flaky white fish, such as haddock, tilapia or cod (see Tip), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 Anaheim or poblano chile pepper, chopped ¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green […]

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Olives

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 large onion, chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons ras el hanout 2 cups […]

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Spanish Omelets

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sliced potato 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup sliced pitted manzanilla (or green) olives 1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 8 large egg whites 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt […]

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Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemon and Olives

This bright and earthy braise, adapted from Paula Wolfert’s The Food of Morocco (Ecco, 2011; $45), is a regular on the cafe menu at Chez Panisse, in Berkeley. The restaurant cures its lemons the traditional way; for our shortcut, see “Speedy Preserved Meyer Lemons.” Ingredients 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 […]

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Tomato-Citrus Salmon

Tangy tomatoes, sweet oranges, and briny olives bring lively color and bold flavor to this simple dish. Ingredients 3 large navel oranges, divided 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomato 1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed […]

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Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping 10

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup prechopped onion 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 3/4 cup dried mixed fruit 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives 1/8 […]

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One-Pot Chicken with Farro 9

This easy dish is perfect for a casual get-together with friends. Inspired by arroz con pollo, it is hearty with satisfying complexity. Cumin, saffron, and oregano season rich chicken thighs and nutty farro as the dish simmers. If using saffron, deploy it sparingly; those tiny threads bring subtle flavor and a little color to the […]

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Moroccan Chicken with Fruit and Olive Topping

The pairing of dried fruit and olives is also characteristic of other North African cuisines, such as Tunisian and Algerian. Serve over Israeli couscous, a pearl-like pasta; sprinkle with chopped green onions. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella

A true paella requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many […]