Frank Trotman

Ingredients 8 cups washed and dried greens coarsely chopped in any combination such as:  kale, beet greens, collards, spinach, swiss chard etc. 1 pound package thawed phyllo dough 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil 8 oz. whole milk ricotta 1 teaspoon corn starch 8 oz. feta cheese,…

Super simple, extremely delcious, relatively healthy, and adaptable for so many other applications (think trifle, strawberry short cake, glazed lemon cake, with fruit compote, layered cake etc.). It has a lovely, bright lemon aroma and moist crumb exclusively owed to the addition of fused lemon agrumato olive oil, a  gentle…

The success of this ceviche is predicated on the quality and freshness of the fish, as well as the specific olive oil you use.  Beyond being mindful about these two factors, this is an exceedingly easy dish to dazzle your seafood loving guests with. Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime…

This is a fall vegetable lasagna made with EVOO and creamy three cheese bechamel, layered with Roasted Red Pepper and EVOO fresh pasta sheets.  The vegetables – artichoke hearts, wild mushrooms, and eggplant were also sauteed in EVOO for a super healthy synergy between veggies and olive oil. Ingredients 1…

Ingredients 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced (about one cup, packed) 1 jar roasted red peppers drained, and finely chopped 2 tablespoons Fig Balsamic 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon (+/- to taste) Cayenne (Fused) Agrumato Olive Oil 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon…

Olive Oil Pastry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry  Flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 to 4 tablespoons water Empanada Filling  1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 large yellow onion, finely minced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons Extra…

Balsamic Ganache Truffles Ingredients 1/2 Cup Steaming hot heavy cream 1 pinch of sea salt 8 ounces best quality dark chocolate in chip form, or chopped 3 tablespoons dark or white balsamic – options are: coconut, raspberry, tangerine, strawberry, maple, espresso or traditional. 1/2 cup cocoa powder for rolling the…

Ingredients 1/2 cup Baklouti Agrumato 3/4 cup all-purposeflour 2 cups chopped onions 4 cups chicken, shrimp or vegetable stock 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf salt…

Ingredients for the Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour +1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil +1 tablespoon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease the…

Ingredients 1 large head of cauliflower 3 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups flour 2 cups plain bred crumbs 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste fresh cracked black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more…