Combinations with olive oil

Olive oil is liquid gold and is believed to have been used since before 4000 BC. While the concept is simple—pressing olives until the oil is released—this oil is anything but: it's the epitome of versatility. In fact, there are many unexpected foods that pair well with olive oil that you should try!

But first things first: choose the right oil. When using olive oil as a garnish or pairing it with desserts and gourmet products, it's important to choose high quality extra virgin olive oilAnd if you're open-minded, try drizzling some ice cream with a quality extra virgin olive oil, or try it with dark chocolate, coffee, or vanilla ice cream.

The surprisingly delicious combination of olive oil and ice cream is excellent because it creates the perfect balance between sweet and savory. High-quality olive oil should have a subtle citrus and floral flavor that, along with its smooth, rich mouthfeel, can elevate any dish, even a dessert.

Coffee

Adding some type of fat to coffee is a long-standing practice around the world, especially in the Himalayas. It's not uncommon to find coffee with ghee in such areas, which is believed to give the coffee an added health boost. In fact, adding cream to coffee is another way to balance the coffee's natural acidity with fat. Therefore, olive oil mixed with coffee It's not as unusual as it might seem. Simply mix 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil into your morning cup of coffee, and let your taste buds do the talking.

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse, while traditionally made with heavy cream, egg yolks, and chocolate, can be made with almost anything these days. Generally, all mousse recipes share some common threads: they are sweet, rich, and fatty.

Dark chocolate itself can be bittersweet, so it's no surprise that it pairs beautifully with olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil can make the mousse even richer. It's important to use extra virgin olive oil because "normal" olive oil lacks the intensity of flavor that EVOO has.

Fruit salad

The fruit is fresh, light, sweet, and acidic, so it's no surprise that it can be enhanced when combined with a fruity olive oilIn fact, olives themselves are classified as fruit. Therefore, spicy citrus fruits tend to It complements the EVOO very well.Be sure to cut large fruits into bite-sized pieces, and wait until the end to add any soft fruits like bananas that might get crushed or broken when mixed. Fresh mint or basil can also help enhance a fruit salad.

Make your vinaigrette with olive oil, honey, and lime juice. Whisk the ingredients until creamy and smooth. Pour it over the salad and gently toss the fruit until the dressing coats it completely. This will add an amazing flavor to the dish.

Cheese

Drizzle any cheese with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and see what your taste buds have to say! Warm cheeses like baked brie or a warm feta dip are enhanced with extra virgin olive oil to improve their oily texture. However you cut it, olive oil helps to bring out the unique natural flavors of cheese and should be used on cheese platters or charcuterie boards.

Enjoy all our recipes with EVOO!