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L’initiative Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen a été présentée sur les réseaux sociaux du monde entier le 20 janvier 2022. Cette présentation a permis de décrire le travail conjoint du Culinary Institute of America (CIA) et du programme Menus of Change of the University Research Collaborative (MCURC), en particulier l’étude de recherche opérationnelle sur […]

The Institute Culinary of America (CIA,) with support by and in collaboration with the International Olive Council (IOC) and in association with the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC) has launched the digital media aspect of the project “Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen”: Research, Education, and Digital Media. This week we propose “In […]

There is a world of flavor in olive oil—multitudes of varietals, styles, aromatics, and markers of excellence. Learn about the difference between extra virgin and regular olive oils, olive varietals, and olive oil flavor profiles. There are four categories of olive oil flavor profiles: Intense green fruitiness; Medium green fruitiness; Mild green fruitiness; and Ripe […]

Of all the cultural models of healthy, sustainable plant-forward dietary patterns and food systems, the heavily researched traditional Mediterranean Diet stands out for the inspiration it offers to American, Northern European and other global audiences. At the heart of Mediterranean food cultures is the olive oil kitchen. In this white paper, “Olive Oil and the […]

The two organizations will focus on educating consumers and hospitality professionals on the health benefits and sustainability of an olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.

Con el objetivo de concienciar a los consumidores sobre la dieta mediterránea, que considera el aceite de oliva virgen extra la clave para una dieta sana y equilibrada, el Consejo Oleícola Internacional (COI) y el Instituto Culinario de América (CIA), en asociación con Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), lanzan hoy el aspecto de medios digitales del proyecto «El aceite de oliva y la cocina Plant-Forward» : Investigación, Educación y Medios Digitales.

Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen
The olive oil–rich, traditional Mediterranean diet has long inspired healthier food choices among Americans. Even today, we continue to learn more about how Mediterranean flavors can revolutionize American menus. The positive health impacts of the olive oil-based, traditional Mediterranean diet—rich in plant-sourced ingredients--has been widely researched. What’s more, abundant scientific evidence indicates that shifting to a more plant-forward diet will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production, mitigate climate change, and cut water usage. Learn more about the health benefits and sustainability of the Mediterranean diet.

El Consejo Oleícola Internacional (COI) y el Instituto Culinario de América (CIA, por sus siglas en inglés), en asociación con Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), han dado a conocer el proyecto 'El aceite de oliva y la cocina Plant-Forward: Investigación, Educación y Medios Digitales', 

In this white paper, “Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen,” we explore what makes the plant parts of the plant-forward Mediterranean kitchen so delicious. And we’ll ask how we might more fully adapt some of these techniques, flavors and other insights to advance plant-forward imperatives beyond

On 20 January 2022, Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen, a research showcase, was presented to viewers around the world. The session outlined the joint work of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the Menus of Change of the University Research Collaborative (MCURC). A presentation was given on an MCURC operational research study on […]

The Culinary Institute of America busts this myth and confirms that you can, and should, cook with olive oil even under high heat.

Collaboration between the International Olive Council and the Culinary Institute of America continues to bear fruit. For our new page specifically created to help you learn more about and support the culture of extra virgin olive oil in cooking, click “Culinary” on the top of the IOC homepage (https://www.internationaloliveoil.org/#). Below is ‘Olive Oil-Based Recipes from […]

Find recipes, videos, and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen

Cooking with olive oil offers endless opportunities for creativity and a lifetime of culinary pleasure. Learn which olive oil to use while cooking, as well as new techniques for sautéing, deep-frying, and slow braising with olive oil.

The Culinary Institute of America busts this myth and confirms that you can, and should, cook with olive oil even under high heat.

Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/mediterraneansaucekitchen

Across the Mediterranean, one of the great gifts of the olive oil kitchen is a whole collection of sauces—including dips and spreads—that always include olive oil with ingredients ranging from nuts and seeds to spices, herbs, and other aromatics. Learn about the world of sauces that the Mediterranean has to offer! Discover the olive oil-based sauces of the European and North African Mediterranean. 

Find recipes, videos and more information at https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/olive-oil-and-the-plant-forward-kitchen
There is a world of flavor in olive oil—multitudes of varietals, styles, aromatics, and markers of excellence. Learn about the difference between extra virgin and regular olive oils, olive varietals, and olive oil flavor profiles. There are four categories of olive oil flavor profiles: Intense green fruitiness; Medium green fruitiness; Mild green fruitiness; and Ripe fruitiness. Learn about flavor profiles and how olive harvest time effects flavor.

The olive oil–rich, traditional Mediterranean diet has long inspired healthier food choices among Americans. Even today, we continue to learn more about how Mediterranean flavors can revolutionize American menus. The positive health impacts of the olive oil-based, traditional Mediterranean diet—rich in plant-sourced ingredients–has been widely researched. What’s more, abundant scientific evidence indicates that shifting to […]

The International Olive Council (IOC), and The Institute Culinary of America (CIA,) in association with the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC) launches today the digital media aspect of the project “Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen”: Research, Education, and Digital Media. This 2021 initiative builds on the framework of The Culinary Institute of […]