Recipes with olive oil
Simple Focaccia with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Focaccia is, of course, a typical Italian recipe, but we've given it a little twist to make it a bit Spanish. This focaccia is soft, airy, and rich in flavor thanks to one important ingredient: high-quality extra virgin olive oil from Spain. We use olive oil generously in this recipe, so choose an oil with character such as the Oro de Genave perfect for giving focaccia bread a good bite. Ingredients 120 ml extra virgin olive oil Oro de Genave 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried) Optional: 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp...
Rabo de Toro – Authentic Spanish stew from Andalusia
Traditional Spanish recipe with beef, wine and extra virgin olive oil Whenever I get the chance to eat this in Spain, I love to. Rabo de Toro is a classic Spanish stew that originates from Andalusia, especially in cities like Córdoba and Seville. This authentic Spanish recipe is rich in flavour, easy to prepare, and a beautiful example of how extra virgin olive oil forms the foundation of Spanish cuisine. Whenever I get the chance to eat this in Spain, I love to. The dish is slow-cooked with vegetables and wine until the meat is so tender it falls off...
Ajoatao de Jaén – Authentic Spanish recipe from the Sierra de Segura
Traditional dish with extra virgin olive oil from the Sierra de Segura, Andalusia Ajoatao is a traditional dish from Jaén, originating from the mountainous region Sierra de Segura. This is one of those authentic Spanish recipes where olive oil plays the leading role. Ajoatao – also called Ajo atao (the "j" is pronounced like "h") – is a creamy puree of potato, garlic, egg yolk and extra virgin olive oil, emulsified to perfection. This recipe reminds me of my grandmother's cooking, who, whenever we were on holiday in Spain, would prepare lunch early in the morning, which always consisted of...
BBQ with Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Picanha at its Best
BBQ with Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Picanha at its Best After a wet spring, summer is finally in full swing in the Netherlands. There is no better time to barbecue with friends and/or family, where extra virgin olive oil of course it cannot be missed! I often get asked how olive oil can be used during a barbecue, so in this blog I want to give some examples of how you can use extra virgin olive oil, both in baking and for side dishes. Jersey Picanha In preparation I went to ONS Biologische Slager for a nice piece BBQ...
