Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Explore ways to use extra virgin olive oil in salads, dressings and everyday cooking, or to finish dishes, with practical advice on caring for the bottle.
Salads and dressings
Extra virgin olive oil can be used in salads and dressings. Add it while preparing a salad or mixing a dressing, choosing an amount that suits the dish.
A dressing can be part of preparation or added when serving. Follow the approach that works for your recipe; including olive oil at the table does not require an elaborate dish.
Everyday cooking
Alagnaf Olive Oil can be used in everyday cooking. Use it within the steps of your recipe and in the quantity the meal needs.
Finishing and serving
Add olive oil when finishing dishes or offer it at the table for individual use. Afterwards, close the bottle and return it to a place away from light and heat.
To explore the bottles or ask about your product, visit the Alagnaf Olive Oil product page or contact the brand directly.
Three simple kitchen comparisons
These are uses to try, not recipes with a fixed mandatory dose. Start with a small amount and adjust for the dish and your preferences. Choosing oil for finishing can be a different decision from using it within a recipe containing many ingredients.
| Use | Practical example | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato and cucumber salad | Add oil gradually after preparing the vegetables | Does it coat the ingredients without overwhelming them? |
| Vegetables in a pan | Follow the recipe and watch the heat | Does the quantity suit the cooking method and pan? |
| Soup or beans at the table | Compare two spoonfuls of food, adding a little oil to one | Do you enjoy the added character with this dish? |
Cooking and finishing are both possible uses
UC Davis explains that olive oil can be used for cooking; its role is not limited to salads. This guide does not prescribe one heating temperature for every oil and recipe. Follow the dish's instructions and do not leave smoking oil unattended.
To compare the flavour of two oils, start with small amounts on the same food at serving. Different recipes do not isolate the oil from spices and heating. Replace the cap after use and follow the storage guide.