getting more from extra virgin olive oil
great for marinating fish or meat
light frying and sautéing
dunk chunks of warmed ciabatta (also good: 1 part balsamic to 3 parts oil)
mash potatoes with, instead of, or together with butter
rub potatoes with prior to roasting
fry an egg in a little, very hot oil – unbelievable!
add to the mixture for scrambled eggs
a simple French Dressing – oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, pinch of sugar – mix & shake in a jar!
drizzle over...
toasted ciabatta, rubbed with garlic
salad leaves (with or without quality balsamic)
roasted vegetables
tomato based pasta sauces
durum wheat pasta with freshly ground black pepper
jacket & new potatoes
pizza, bruschetta and antipasto
sauces and soups
grilled or barbequed white fish, steak, chicken or pork