Homemade sautéed food (sofrito) is one of the most popular culinary techniques of the Mediterranean Diet. Its secret lies in the use of good extra virgin olive oil, the healthiest of all vegetable fats. In fact, several researches reveal that, made with aove, it favors the absorption and release of the bioactive compounds of the traditional ingredients that compose it -garlic, tomato and onion-. Here's how to make the best one at home. (more…)