Recipes with olive oil

Creamy blended sauce of avocado, sweet corn, tomatillos, and jalapeño tossed with angel hair for a vibrant Southwestern pasta in 30 minutes.

Kalamarakia is classic Greek fried squid dusted in flour and pan-fried in olive oil, then finished with white wine and fresh lemon juice. A simple taverna-style appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Chicken tostada salad piles a quick saute of chicken, beans, peppers, and lime over crisp lettuce, finished with cheddar, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A 30-minute weeknight Tex-Mex bowl.

Pargo relleno: whole red snapper stuffed with a savory bread, ham, tomato, and sherry mixture, topped with shrimp and lobster, then roasted. A Caribbean-Latin American celebration dish.

Classic pizza Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan baked on a pizza stone at high heat. Thin crust, six ingredients, and ready in under 10 minutes.

Mixed bean soup with kidney beans, lima beans, chickpeas, lean ham, tomatoes, and a finishing splash of lemon juice. Hearty enough for a full meal in a bowl.

Soupa fakes is a traditional Greek lentil soup simmered with olive oil, garlic, carrots, onion, and tomatoes. Naturally vegan, simple, hearty Mediterranean comfort in one pot.

Imam bayildi, Turkish stuffed eggplant braised in olive oil with a tomato, onion, currant, and allspice filling. Served cold after chilling overnight.

Arrabbiata-style spaghetti with chitterlings, pork, walnut puree, raisins, and a white wine sauce. A regional Italian peasant-pasta that uses every part of the pig.

Kasseropi are Greek cheese crescents filled with kasseri cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil in handmade olive oil dough. A golden, flaky vegetarian appetizer baked until bubbly.

Mixed greens with cumin steams a tangle of greens, then tosses them with a garlic-parsley-cilantro paste bloomed in cumin and paprika oil. Vegan, gluten-free Moroccan-inspired side dish.

Filetto sorpresso don is a butterflied filet mignon stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, and truffle, then breaded, pan-seared, and finished in white wine and lemon pan juices.

Mediterranean roast chicken marinates two whole birds overnight in lemon, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, then roasts with new potatoes and green olives. One-pan Sunday supper for a crowd.

Baked new potato salad with toasted peanuts, double mustard dressing, cumin, and low-fat yogurt. A make-ahead potato salad with crunch and a tangy, nutty edge.

Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, parsley, scallions, green olives, and olive oil for a no-cook sauce that comes together in minutes.

Marinated olives with garlic, orange zest, and fennel seeds warmed in olive oil. An Italian-style appetizer that improves with time. Ready in hours, not days.