Lazio, the region surrounding the capital, has been producing exceptional olives and oil for millennia—and now the world is really noticing. In this excerpt from the forthcoming Popes, Peasants, and Shepherds: Recipes and Lore From Rome and Lazio, discover the...

The concept of ground almonds and extra-virgin olive oil in a cake may sound like a recipe for a lead weight, but this dessert is surprisingly airy and light yet also amazingly moist....

Diane Kochilas bypasses Athens for the island of Lesbos, which is known for many things, including exceptional spices, olive oil, and ouzo

Colcannon, a classic Irish combination of mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, is standard winter fare. If that sounds, well, boring, trust us, this version is anything but that....

This crisp, colorful salad is a refreshing accompaniment to any meal, whether you serve it after, before, or with the main course.

Ice-cold gin and dry vermouth, stirred, of course, and served in a well-chilled glass. Perfection.

Creaminess is added to buttery Yukon Golds with just olive oil and potato water.