There are many shades of green such
as olive green, yellow green, fresh green, light green and army green.
I love styling this particular color of yellow with jeans to make it really simple for everyday — or even paired with another on - trend color this season, such
as an olive green skirt or rich, berry - colored heels.
This striped maxi is the same style
as my olive green one from my post, OOTD: Shopping.
Leopard prints, snakeskin prints, zebra prints, as well
as olive green and black screams edgy giving some military - chic vibe.
If you're not sure about starting this springtime transition yet, consider darker hues of colored denim such
as olive green or burgundy.
Or just wear two different color scarves at the same time, such
as olive green and pink, or blue and green.
Shoppers also will find Kalencom's PVC - free diaper bags, such
as the olive green with an orange design ($ 85), and other practical items, such as SIGG water bottles, bamboo bowls and Erbaviva baby soaps, lotions and shampoos.
Not exact matches
Each team hat is done in
olive green and features an American flag
as a salute to the U.S. Military.
green peppers, onions,
as well
as the pepperoni... Oops, did I just say black
olives?
Diners can also choose from a variety of sandwiches and large plates such
as the Jamaican Braised Oxtail served with butter beans casserole and white rice; the Philippine Chicken Adobo served with bok choy and garlic fried rice; Red Snapper served with panzanella (Italian bread salad),
green olives and guazzetto; and the Bacon Burger made with grass fed beef and served with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and sweet pepper aioli.
As per usual, I waited until the last minute to go grocery shopping for the ingredients, so I was unable to find brined
green olives or preserved lemons at the last minute, but I substituted regular canned
green olives and capers (per one of these comment's suggestions).
Love taking fresh tomatoes basil
green onions and black beans and tossing them in a little bit of
olive oil and balsamic, if you have peppers and other veggies throw them in
as well.
I particularly love vegetables that have been gingerly tossed with a
green -
as - grass
olive oil, sprinkled with flake salt and roasted at a high heat in order to achieve a crisp, bitter caramelization while still maintaining a light crisp bite.
Ingredients: 10 slices of soft, white bread / 3/4 C chopped fresh flat - leaf parsley / 1 large egg yolk / 2 t fresh lemon juice / 2 t Worcestershire sauce / 1 1/2 t Tabasco sauce / 7 t Dijon mustard / 1/2 t paprika / 1/2 t dried thyme / 1/2 t celery seeds / 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper / 5 T
olive oil / 1 pound fresh cooked Dungeness crabmeat — check for bits of shell and keep pieces
as whole
as possible / 1/4 C chopped onion / 1/4 C each, seeded and chopped
green and red bell pepper / Unsalted butter for panfrying / 4 — 8 lemon wedges.
4 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons harissa 3 ounces
greens, such
as dandelion
greens 1/2 cup pitted oil - cured black
olives, roughly chopped 1 large shallot thinly sliced
Deconstructed Hummus Salad 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil 3 tablespoons tahini 1 - 2 tablespoon lemon juice (start with a tablespoon, add more to taste if needed) 1 tablespoon water salt, to taste 1 15 - oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 5 oz package of mixed
greens (note: I also had about 2 cups of leftover red kale and used that
as well) 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped sumac or paprika (optional, for garnishing)
1 (3 - pound) pie pumpkin, or other orange - fleshed squash such
as butternut, Red Kuri, or Golden Hubbard 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/2 cup
olive oil 1/2 cup finely ground cornmeal 2 medium turnips (about 12 ounces total) 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (10 - ounce) cans diced tomatoes with
green chilies, such
as Rotel 2 (16 - ounce) cans chili beans, drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin Several dashes vegetarian Worcestershire sauce Salt Freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar For serving: chopped
green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream
I offer this kale salad discovered at a macrobiotic bed and breakfast brunch at the beach in south Jersey years ago: same
greens preparation
as Heidi's, quickly steam kale until bright
green, cool and toss with whisked
olive oil, salad spices, dash of mustard, good vinegar and enjoy cold.
I made the recipe
as noted below, however with this recipe there is flexibility to add some of your favorite taco toppings, such
as black
olives,
green onions, cilantro or add black beans with the beef.
olive oil 1 shallot, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 package tempeh, cubed 1
green pepper, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 cup peeled and diced winter squash (I used delicata) 1 - 2 cups chopped Swiss chard (or other
greens such
as spinach or kale) 1/2 -1 cup favorite salsa (homemade or all - natural store - bought variety) *** see note below
for the ramp + chili pesto: 3 ramps, frilly bottoms discarded, white +
green parts roughly chopped 2 small
green chilies (such
as a jalapeno, or serrano), seeded and chopped 5 - 7 basil leaves, chopped a handful of arugula 1/4 teaspoon of salt (or more to taste) pepper 1/4 cup of extra virgin
olive oil
If serving
as a salad, arrange cubes on a bed of
greens and drizzle with
olive oil and balsamic reduction.
•
Olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef • Salt • Black pepper 1 teaspoon dry oregano 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 red onion, diced 2 small red bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 1tablespoon tomato paste 1 extra-large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and diced into medium - small cubes 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained of juice 1 cup beef (or chicken) stock, warm 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 4
green onions, chopped, divided use 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided use • Sour cream,
as optional garnish
I have also kept the saltines
as the filler, but replaced the sautéed onions with a generous amount of chopped,
green olives.
My salad dressing skills are almost nonexistent
as I favour spritzing some fresh lemon juice and drizzling a bit of
olive oil over my
greens.
For this version, I was inspired by
green ingredients such
as asparagus, zucchini, celery, artichoke, kale, Castelvetrano
green olives and Havarti cheese with dill.
Other notes: I like to serve this with a
green vegetable, such
as green beans or broccoli, steamed and tossed with a little
olive oil or butter spread and lemon juice.
6 cloves garlic 1 2 - inch piece of ginger, peeled 4 black peppercorns 1 cup coconut milk 4 fresh small red chiles, such
as serranos, stems removed 2 small
green chiles, such
as serranos, stems removed 1 tablespoon vegetable or
olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoons ghee 12 ripe mangos, skin and seeds removed, chopped 4 tablespoons sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste
The lovely outdoor patio backyard has two blooming
olive trees
as well
as a cozy (working) fireplace made with brick and sand color with
green accents, perfect for al - fresco brunches during the weekend and dinning under the stars any night of the week!
Autumn Filling coconut oil or
olive oil for frying 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary 1 leek, thinly sliced (use the
green leaves
as well) 500 g fresh baby carrots, divided lengthwise 1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced 1 small romanesco, cut into smaller pieces 6 brown mushrooms, sliced 3 small kale leaves, stems removed and chopped 1/2 lemon, juice
Then I did goat cheese and dried tomatoes... great with a bit more goat cheese under the broiler
as bruschetta, and finally, black and
green olive to go with spaghetti.....
4 oz fresh pasta or 1 serving dry noodles (linguine or spaghetti are good choices, use eggless for vegan) 1 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (or use
olive or canola
as an alternative) 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter, smooth or better yet, crunchy 1 Tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce 2 teaspoons Chili paste, such
as sriracha juice of a lime sesame seeds scallions (chopped
green onion)
1/2 cup water 1 small ball tamarind pulp (or 1 teaspoon lime juice) 1/2 cup warm water 1 cup shredded coconut 1 1 - inch piece ginger, grated 2
green chiles, such
as serranos, stems removed and halved 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup minced cilantro 3 large
green mangoes 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2 tablespoons
olive or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon greengram dal 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup curry leaves (optional) 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Salt to taste
1/2 cup quinoa 3 cups
green beans (haricots vert) Large handful fresh tarragon, roughly chopped 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved A few handfuls roughly chopped marcona almonds (or toasted slivered almonds) 2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar Pinch flaky salt, such
as fleur de sel or maldon
When I lived in Athens
as a teen ages ago, all the tavernas (small rustic restaurants) had an alternate salad of finely shredded
green cabbage tossed with a lemon juice,
olive oil, Greek oregano, and salt & pepper dressing.
Mitzi has served
as a nutrition spokesperson for numerous companies including: Fiji Water, The National Honey Board, Sambazon, Horizon Organic, Reynold's Wrap, USA Pears,
Olive Oil Association, The Hass Avocado Board, Almond Board of California, Wild Blueberries, The Cherry Marketing Institute, Cranberry Marketing Committee, Back to Nature, Bayer Aspirin, Bausch and Lomb, Purdue Pharma, and
Green Giant.
Made
as per the recipe except used mixed baby
greens for the arugula because it was in my fridge and a basil - infused
olive oil to toss the
greens.
Instead, I gravitate towards lighter fare such
as salads, lightly cooked soups, oat porridge,
green and superfood smoothies, fruit, raw vegetables, small amounts of healthy fats (peanut butter,
olives, coconut, raw almond butter, raw nuts and seeds, etc.), and more raw entrees along with steamed vegetables or the occasional roasted vegetable, legume and grain dish.
Last year I shared a some great, winter salads — such
as my Brown Rice and Lentil Salad and my Winter Romaine Salad, and I've already posted our long time favorite Cauliflower and
Green Olive Salad this year.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and light
green parts only) 2 cloves garlic, sliced 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 3 - 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine, such
as Sauvignon Blanc 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat - leaf parsley 2 cups vegetable broth (I recommend Imagine No - Chicken Broth) 2 to 2.5 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched and peeled 1 pound thin asparagus (woody ends broken off), cut into 1 - inch pieces Zest of 1 organic lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup dried white beans, such
as cannellini or great northern, soaked overnight 2 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil 2 - 3 leeks, white and light
green parts sliced (about 2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 cups chopped kale leaves (about 1 medium bunch) 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets 4 cups vegetable stock (recommend Imagine No Chicken broth) 2 cups water 2 cups bean cooking liquid, plus 1 more cup if needed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup flat - leaf Italian parsley leaves
2 medium sized tomatoes 8 mini peppers or you can use one large bell pepper — diced 1/4 of a large yellow onion diced
Olive oil 4
green onions, diced 1/3 cup of black beans, rinsed and drained Juice from 2 limes 2 teaspoons of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons of Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar Smoked chipotle Tabasco sauce — use
as much
as you prefer but it gives the dish a nice smoky flavor 1 handful cilantro leaves, washed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil 2 bunches
green onions, trimmed and cut into 2 - inch pieces 20 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 4 (3/4» to 1» thick) bone - in pork chops (about 2 pounds total) 1 1/2 pounds peeled and chopped butternut squash (or other hearty squash such
as delicata, which doesn't need to be peeled if using)
The toppings can be
as simple
as green olives and tomato, or
as complex
as this curious combination of heart of palm, tomato, and salsa golf.
Added more rosemary, used jumbo oven - roasted reduced - sodium Italian black
olives as those Sicilian
green ones aren't avail.
Tagged
as: basil, capers, extra virgin
olive oil,
green beans, lemon, pine nuts, potatoes, rocket, zucchini
As the tenderloin is cooking, add the mango, tomato,
green onions, garlic, jalapeño,
olive oil, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and the cilantro leaves to a bowl.
The same principle is applied to the preparation of certain foods such
as sauerkraut,
green olives and cucumbers.
1 tablespoon
olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated — I love fresh ginger but didn't have any) 3/4 teaspoons garam masala 3/4 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth
as needed 1 sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3/4 cup dried lentils (I used
green) 1 bay leaf 1/2 pound
greens such
as swiss chard, collards, kale, etc., center ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced (I used about 7 big leaves) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste Zest of 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon lime juice Plain Greek yogurt and sliced almonds for topping, if desired
We also learnt how the
olive starts out
as green on the tree, turning purple and then finally black, all from the same tree!