When you order a Martini, there are two important choices: gin or vodka, and olives or a twist. Then, there’s the option to make a Martini dirty. Never underestimate the role that brine plays in a ...

There’s (almost) nothing olive brine can’t do — here’s how to unlock the flavor of the jar sitting in your fridge. Sonja Overhiser is a cookbook author and food writer, and founder of the ...

Like finding just a dribble of milk left in the carton, discovering one lonely olive left in the jar can be devastating. But there’s a silver lining to this otherwise sad situation. Even after you eat ...

In this one-pan roast chicken dinner, the flavorful meat and crispy skin come from an unexpected ingredient that normally ends up down the drain: olive brine. Its punchiness and acidity make it a ...