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Not for nothing is olive oil known as 'the green gold of the Mediterranean'. Research has conclusively proved that olive oil is good for the heart. It is rich in monounsaturated fats which lower the risk of coronary artery disease. Other health benefits of including olive oil in the daily diet; lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol! Olive oil adapts itself very well to Indian cuisine, enhancing the taste of any dish."'" Sanjeev Kapoor's Cooking with Olive Oil has recipes for every course of a meal, including desserts. Each recipe has been tried and tested personally by Chef Kapoor. There are soups and salads including the inventive Carrot, Raisin and Black Olive Salad, scrumptious snacks and starters like Prawn Varuval and Hara Bhara Kabab and delicious main dishes such as Dahi Baingan, Paneer Keema and Nalli Gosht. Mouthwatering Koki, Amti, Andhra Dal, Kathal ki Biryani and Punjabi Kadhi lead on to sinful desserts like Shahi Tukre and Balushahi.
The healthful virtues of olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, have become well-known in recent years; its monounsaturated fats and antioxidants are beneficial in preventing heart disease by controlling LDL ('bad') cholesterol levels while simultaneously raising HDL ('good') cholesterol levels. Helen Koutalianos has preached the gospel of olive oil and its benefits for years; at the same time, consumers across North America have become more sophisticated and appreciative of flavorful, boutique olive oils that are not mass produced. In this charming, intimate cookbook, Helen and her daughter Anastasia have collected 150 delectable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes (Greek and bey...
Delicious, versatile, and beneficial for health, extra virgin olive oil is the cream of the crop. Clare Ferguson takes us on a tour of the olive-oil-producing regions of the world, then offers easy recipes using this star ingredient. With photography by Peter Cassidy.
Here are 150 easy-to-prepare dishes in true Mediterranean style. Not only a delight to the palate, these recipes will also help you stay healthy.
The olive, and its oil, has been treasured over time thanks to its extraordinary flavor, as well as its medicinal qualities. This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates this Mediterranean wonder for all its qualities, and optimizes its use in delicious recipes that are both healthful and tantalizing. With advice selecting, storing and using on various varieties.
Traces the history and production of the olive, describes different varieties of olives and olive oils, and shares recipes for salads, appetizers, spreads, sauces, vegetable dishes, seafood, meat, and baked goods.
Winner of the World Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book - the Dun Gifford Prize - in the Gourmand Best in World awards, also the National Best Diet Book in the 'for the public' category. 'Useful, attractive and captivating' Olive Oil Times Is it true that two tablespoons of olive oil a day can halve your risk of heart disease and help sustain weight loss? Can olive oil kill cancer cells, fight Alzheimer's Disease, revive a failing heart and even turn off bad genes? The Olive Oil Diet takes an authoritative look at the science behind the headlines. Recent studies have shown that a diet based around olive oil will significantly improve your health, well-being and vitality. It will also help you ma...
For more than four thousand years, the olive tree has been a symbol of abundance, peace, and longevity. Gifted by a goddess, revered by ancient cultures, and protected by emperors, the olive tree and its precious fruit have played important roles in civilization. Dubbed “liquid gold” by Homer, olive oil has been used for food, medicine, magic, beauty, and divine rituals. Baseball star Joe DiMaggio is even said to have soaked his bat in olive oil. And while it is no longer drawn upon to treat leprosy or massage elephants, the use of this versatile product is growing by leaps and bounds around the world. The Passionate Olive is the ultimate guide to this natural marvel. Along with olive le...