For the simple pleasures of southern Italy's exuberant pasta delights, start with a full-bodied flavourful olive oil then toss with garlic and tender shrimp. For a classic Aglio e Olio, omit the shrimp.
The tender and juicy results of this chicken will impress anyone who usually finds grilled chicken a little dry. Slice, and serve with salad greens drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
It's hard to believe this rich and smooth soup has no cream in it. For a completely dairy-free version, replace the butter with olive oil and omit the cheese from the croutons.
Grilling chops is quicker and easier than manoeuvring the entire rack on the grill. Adding reserved cooking liquid and olive oil to the smashed potatoes gives them a creamy texture without adding cream or butter.
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.
A simple mix of olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes and oregano makes for a light, zesty - and speedy -springtime pasta sauce. Make sure to snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus stalks.
You don’t always need butter to boost the flavour of your popcorn. Instead, sprinkle some nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and drizzle with olive oil for a truly irresistible vegan snack for all to enjoy.
This velvety, nutty-textured soup tastes almost too rich to be meatless, but it is! For a slightly thinner, dairy-free version, replace butter with additional olive oil and replace cream with almond, rice or soy milk.
Crisp, smoky quesadillas are the ultimate quick dinner but also make a great party appetizer. You can just as easily make them on the grill as in a skillet. Just brush the outside with olive oil before grilling.
