Pan-Fried PotatoesBy AlicjaDThese potatoes are the perfect addition to any meal: for breakfast, served with fried eggs and more bacon; for lunch, on their own tossed with a simple vinaigrette; or alongside chicken or roast beef for dinner. To make vegetarian-friendly, omit the bacon and increase the olive oil by 1 Tsbsp.Easy FlatbreadBy AlicjaDThis bread is best used as a vehicle to get something delicious into one's mouth- hummus, dip, curry, for example. TapenadeBy AlicjaDTapenade is so easy and so tasty. This version is a perfect base recipe. To make it traditional, add two washed anchovy fillets. To spice it up, add some pickled chilies. Or to make a Greek version, switch out the parsley for oregano. Spread tapenade on toast or crackers (with or without cheese), toss with some pasta in place of pesto, or use as a non-dairy veggie dip. Simple AioliBy AlicjaDAioli is simple to make, and there are endless variations to keep it interesting. Try a dollop on roasted potatoes, serve as a dip with fries, spread some on a sandwich, or serve it alongside roast beef. Aioli is traditionally prepared with olive oil (unlike mayonnaise, which is ussully made with more neutral-tasting oil like canola). The Olive oil adds fruitiness and tempers the garlic's intensity.
