Hey! I’m Dena, Welcome to Fig and Olive

Fig and Olive Charlotte is a place to share a few of my favorite (culinary) things mainly recipes, restaurants and travel destinations.Mostly local, sometimes in a few other cities. Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoy…

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Mini Egg White Frittatas: Chimichurri Roasted Tomatoes /// Baby Kale & Roasted Garlic 🥬 🧄 Cooked in cupcake tins, easy to reheat for a quick breakfast or lunch #fritatta #kale #fritattaalforno
For when I’m feeling fancy but don’t want to cook: a charcuterie board 💘Tips on link in profile ☝🏻 #charcuterieboard #valentinesday2021
Roasted Vegetable Soup 🍲 In the winter, I often roast various vegetables from the garden & market as a side dish. A quick soup: purée leftovers with broth, then top with Parmigiana. Maybe a little crushed red pepper. See story for det
Antipasto In a Jar ❤️ ❤️❤️ Layers of mozzarella balls, olives, salami & grape tomatoes. Season & drizzle with your fave olive oil. I used @pourolive ‘s infused Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 👌🏻
Mama Mia,that’s a spicy meatball (sub)! ❤️#meatballmonday❤️#meatballleftovers #meatballsub #showusyourballs #meatballsandwich
It’s a beautiful Sunday to pick and cook with veggies from the garden! #mustardgreens #organicgarden #vegetablegarden #eatyourveggies
Found a way to have meatballs with my salad ✨💯 ✨Tuna Meatballs & Arugula #tuna #meatballs #meatballlover
Polenta Pot Pie with Turkey & Mushrooms ❤️🍄 🤍 Just right for frozen Thanksgiving leftovers. #polenta #turkeyleftovers #weeknightmeals
Clams Jacqueline. An easy & light Thanksgiving appetizer. Recipe (and history) on link in profile. ••• #clams #thanksgivingappetizers #jackiekennedy
Giving Thanks In the Time of Corona.🧡🦃🧡 How are you celebrating this year? I’ve got some thoughts... see new blog post. Link in profile☝🏻
Simplify your Thanksgiving this year: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic & Ginger. So much easier (and lighter) than a marshmallow casserole 🧡🧡🧡 #sweetpotatoes #thanksgiving2020 #thanksgivingsides @wildhopefarm
Last of the straggler tomatoes: •••Fried green tomatoes, yogurt with dill & Wickle relish••• #friedgreentomatoes @wicklespickles