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Silky aubergine, tomato, and red wine vinegar are balanced by the natural sweetness of dates and slow-cooked red onion and made to shine with plenty of extra virgin olive oil. This vibrant bowl from Kali Jago is the perfect dish to help your transition into autumn. Sweet, succulent tomato brings a taste of summer and this hearty Mediterranean dish will sit happily in the fridge for a few days, so it’s an ideal batch cook to set you up for the week. Plus, you can bulk it out with a grain of y...

The easiest ‘caramel’ you’ll ever make—equal parts maple syrup and EVOO, whisked until smooth and silky. This two ingredient topping is the perfect sauce to elevate a simple dessert, or make your breakfast that bit more indulgent. Right now, we’re pouring it over grilled apricots, nestled in thick greek yoghurt. Smokiness from the charred apricots, the richness of the yoghurt and the sweet, peppery caramel make this a winning dessert you can pull together in minutes.  Here's the method: Fe...

The olive oil squeeze bottle format exploded fast, and for understandable reasons: one brand proved there was real, pent-up appetite for a more approachable olive oil experience. This article was written by Citizens of Soil founder Sarah Vachon and Erin Ridley—a certified olive oil sommelier, as well as a former producer, sensory panelist, and competition judge. Originally from California, she is now based in Madrid, Spain. Some images in this blog have been generated using AI. Squeeze bot...

Delight in the act of “fare la scarpetta” and soak up plenty of liquid gold goodness in the great British sunshine this weekend with these collagen flatbreads, the ideal accompaniment for any dip selection.   We’ve joined forces with Ancient + Brave to bring you this no-bake, nutrient-dense Mediterranean flatbread. It’s the ultimate proof that you don't have to separate your health rituals from your cooking practices. Packed with easily digestible, highly absorbable and clinically researche...

Give strawberries their main character moment with this recipe.  Strawberry season is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than this sophisticated twist on a British flavour classic–strawberries and cream. Sweet, juicy, strawberries, a savoury hint of cracked black pepper and sumac and, of course, the all important drizzle of liquid gold. One word? Heaven. Be prepared to be dreaming about this for weeks. And try not to eat it all at once (optional, not advised).  Best paired ...