Simple Mediterranean Salad
Toss together your favorite vegetables (such as carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms) with minced garlic and olive oil. Roast in the oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
Garlic Roasted Vegetables
Toss together your favorite vegetables (such as carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms) with minced garlic and olive oil. Roast in the oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
Lemon and Herb Grilled Chicken
Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano) for at least an hour. Grill until cooked through and lightly charred.
Hummus
Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bruschetta
Slice a baguette and brush the slices with olive oil. Toast them in the oven until golden brown. Top with chopped tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until softened. Add canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Serve over cooked pasta.
Pesto
Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil as necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta or as a dip for bread.