Recipes With Extra-virgin Olive Oil

Got extra-virgin olive oil on hand? Here are 21 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Pairs well with

Garlic Onion Tomato Butter Parsley Basil Leaves Lemon Parmesan

Storing & using Extra-virgin Olive Oil

Keep tightly sealed; refrigerate after opening if the label says to, and keep oils away from heat and direct light. Out of Extra-virgin Olive Oil? olive oil is a common swap (1:1).

Extra-virgin Olive Oil recipe FAQs

What can I make with just extra-virgin olive oil?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on garlic or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with extra-virgin olive oil?

Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Butter, Parsley are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for extra-virgin olive oil plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add extra-virgin olive oil plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.