If desired, garnish with shavings of Parmesan cheese or drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil.
Extra-virgin olive oil adds a glossy sheen to this dipping sauce. It's also tasty with fried shrimp or grilled chicken.
Celery root and truffle oil add exotic flavour to mashed potatoes. If you can't find truffle oil, use extra-virgin olive oil.
From the term bagno caldo, Italian for “hot bath,” bagna cauda is a traditional anchovy, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil–based dip for vegetables.
Serve with scrambled eggs, and roast some cherry tomatoes by sprinkling them with a little extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and cooking in 425°F (220°C) oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
Drizzle this golden smooth dip with a little extra-virgin olive oil if desired. Serve with celery and carrot sticks and toasted pita wedges. Tahini, a paste made of sesame seeds, is available in most supermarkets.
The key to this rustic vegetarian pie filled with classic Greek flavours is the pastry: it's made with extra-virgin olive oil. You can make the pie up to five days ahead and serve it warm or at room temperature.
Everyone loves the flavour of fresh peas, and this recipe shows off their sweetness. Serve with baked ham, roast chicken or steamed fish. Or spoon onto crostini and drizzle with your favourite extra-virgin olive oil to make a quick appetizer for your next barbecue.
This creamy herbed dip is perfect for a party. It can be halved or doubled, it's a cinch to whip up, and it tastes even better when made ahead and flavours have time to develop. For added drama, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil just before serving.
Tarragon's delicate citrus and licorice notes combine in this infused vinegar. Pink peppercorns provide lovely colour contrast. Choose pretty bottles for gift giving and add a note to make a simple vinaigrette by whisking one part of this vinegar with four parts extra-virgin olive oil. – Alison Kent
