Discover Some of the Best Infused Olive Oil Recipes
Posted by Ruth Mercurio, Professional Olive Oil & Wine Taster on 14th Aug 2023
Discover Some of the Best Infused Olive Oil Recipes
If you are a foodie or love cooking, you
surely know incredible recipes, but if you want an extra ingredient of flavor
in each dish, you need to try our fantastic
infused olive oil! With its seductive aroma and captivating
flavor, extra virgin olive oil becomes the master chef, capable of turning any
dish into a work of art. From the fresh and crunchy salads to the succulent and
tender cuts of meat, making each bite a symphony of flavors for your palate.
In this delightful culinary adventure, we will
unveil a selection of top-notch recipes that celebrate the essence of
Mediterranean cuisine. Through these exquisite dishes, you'll have the
opportunity to explore and learn more about the enchanting world of this golden
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Immerse yourself in experimenting and uncovering the
captivating flavors that tantalize every sense within each recipe, all crafted
with the magic of this liquid gold.
Infused Olive Oil Dressing and
Vinaigrette Recipes
One of the easiest and most versatile
vinaigrettes is the
olive oil garlic
recipe
, mustard, herbs, and EVOO. You can use it to enhance the flavor of
your green salads, mixed leaves, tomatoes, and cucumbers, giving a refreshing
and tasty touch to your dishes. Also, this vinaigrette can be customized by
adding your favorite ingredients like honey, lemon, or even grated cheese.
If you're looking for a slightly
spicier dressing instead of sweet, you'll love
the chili-lime vinaigrette, on top of a crunchy, crumbled cole slaw, it's also
fantastic with sweet potatoes and roasted squash.
●1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime
juice
●1/4 cup We Olive Jalapeño olive oil
●1 minced garlic clove
●1/2 teaspoon We Olive Wasabi sake mustard
●1/2 teaspoon of honey
●1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
●Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette – If you like fresher,
fruitier flavors, Citrus Vinaigrette is an ideal choice. If you don't have
olive oil with basil, try regular EVOO or olive oil with Meyer lemon and add a
few extra basil leaves.
●1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon
juice
●1/4 cup We Olive fresh basil olive oil
●1 minced garlic clove
●1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
●1/2 teaspoon of honey
●1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
●Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
This combination provides a balance of sweet
and sour flavors that will enhance your vegetable, fruit, and cereal salads,
but it is also delicious as a sauce for grilled chicken and roasted vegetables,
providing exceptional freshness and juiciness.
Mediterranean dishes with infused
olive oil
Paella Valenciana with
Infused Olive Oil: Authentic extra virgin olive oil is essential in
making paella, adding flavor and texture when sautéing vegetables, chicken, or
seafood, and drizzling a little over the paella before serving.
Andalusian Gazpacho with EVOO: Andalusian
gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup, prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers,
onion, and garlic, mixed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a
smooth texture and nuanced flavor.
Black olive tapenade: The tapenade is a
paste of crushed olives, capers, garlic, anchovies, and extra virgin olive oil,
which is used as an appetizer on toasted bread, sandwiches, crackers, or
accompanying cheeses, highlighting the culinary richness of the Mediterranean
and the importance of EVOO in the region.
Desserts with authentic infused olive
oil
Who doesn't love dessert? If you have a sweet
tooth, you'll be happy to know that you can make extra virgin olive oil sponge
cakes, a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional shortbread cakes.
Would you like to meet any?
Citrus tart with
olive oil and figs with lemon cream and fresh
cream
Ingredients:
●1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon of
We
Olive Arbequina Olive Oil
●3 large eggs, separated
●1/2 cup granulated sugar
●1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
●1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
●1/4 cup of ground walnuts
●2 teaspoons of baking powder
●1/2 cup of fresh orange juice
●1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
●1/2 cup of fig jam
●3 tablespoons We Olive blood orange balsamic vinegar
●2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
●1/3 cup chopped walnuts
●1/2 cup of fresh cream
●1/4 cup good quality canned lemon curd
The process begins by preheating the oven to
350 F and greasing an 8-inch baking dish with
extra virgin olive oil. Beat the egg whites
and sugar until stiff in a medium bowl, while in another you mix the cornmeal,
ground walnuts, and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg
yolks, orange juice, lemon juice, and fig preserve.
Then, the flour mixture and the whites are
incorporated into the yolk mixture and poured into the mold. It is baked for
about 30 minutes and while the tart cools a mixture of vinegar, orange zest,
and sugar is prepared, which is brushed over the tart. Finally, the walnuts are
browned in a pan and the laminated tart is served, accompanied by crème fraiche
and lemon curd sprinkled with toasted walnuts.
On the other hand, you can use the
infused olive oil in other types of
desserts, such as ice creams to obtain a creamy texture and a smooth flavor. In
addition, you can make cookies with real olive oil, flour, sugar, and a pinch
of anise or cinnamon, they are ideal to accompany tea or coffee or simply enjoy
them as a delicious snack at any time of the day.
Marinating and roasting with infused
olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is a perfect ingredient
for anything you plan to grill, whether it's pork, steak, or chicken. In a
moment we will share with you an excellent recipe from We Olive that can help
you with your marinades.
Ingredients
●1/2 cup
We Olive aged balsamic vinegar
●1/2 cup We Olive fresh garlic olive oil
●1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
●1 teaspoon kosher salt
●1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To enhance the flavor and tenderness of the
meat, the ingredients should be combined in a bowl to make a marinade. Then,
place the food to be marinated in a bag or plate and let it sit in the mixture
for several hours or overnight before cooking on a hot grill. This will result
in more flavorful and tender meat.
Genuine extra virgin olive oil can also
enhance the flavor of grilled or baked fish, shellfish, and vegetables. It can
be used as a base for a marinade or as a base for fish and shrimp filets before
cooking. Roasted vegetables, such as zucchini,
peppers, eggplant, or mushrooms, mixed with
extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in the oven, will give them a sweet
and toasty flavor, making them a delicious and healthy option to accompany any
meal.
Infuse your meals with genuine
flavor and wellness
How about taking your palate to another level
with extra virgin olive oil? Now that you've learned wonderful
recipes that you can use in your kitchen, are
you ready to elevate your culinary creations? If so, make your meals an
unforgettable experience, enhancing the flavor of each ingredient with top-quality
EVOO.
You will be interested to know that by searching
olive oil stores near me by We Olive we have an exceptional range
of authentic olive oils, where the passion for Mediterranean cuisine meets the
best flavors. Shop now for our authentic EVOO at We Olive and immerse yourself
in a new dimension of gastronomic delights!