How to Use extra-virgin in a Sentence

extra-virgin

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  • Swap out extra-virgin olive oil for the butter; and dill and parsley for the basil and thyme.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, and season to taste.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
  • This is the time to use an extra-virgin olive oil or a mild oil, like canola or grapeseed.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Serve it with rice tossed with some lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh tarragon and green peas.
    — Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
  • Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Stir in red-wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil until smooth.
    — Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Season the veal with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and rub evenly to coat.
    — Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
  • With the motor running, drizzle in about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, forming a rich green paste.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Sourced from Alaska, the fish comes in three versions: smoked olive oil with rosemary; olive oil with garlic and dill; and extra-virgin olive oil on its own.
    — Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the vegetable oil.
    — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2023
  • Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
  • Step 5 When ready to serve, top the veal with celery and parsley leaves, sliced radishes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, caper berries, and a sprinkle of salt.
    — Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
  • With good extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt, the rustic flavor of focaccia is there, without the dense, heavy middle.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • The simplest version of this salad requires only extra-virgin olive oil and salt, with perhaps a squeeze of lemon.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Heart Health Consuming extra-virgin olive oil could lower your risk of heart disease.
    — Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
  • The most common foods in this diet are extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), legumes, cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, and wine.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Drain the water and drizzle the hot potatoes with a little extra-virgin olive oil; season lightly with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Like many of the sardines in our taste test, the ingredients list for Patagonia’s sardines is short and sweet: sardines, organic extra-virgin olive oil, and salt.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Set an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, making sure the bottom is fully coated.
    — Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The Oleato line of beverages features Starbucks coffee infused with extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2023
  • What’s inside: Good & Gather’s label lists the tuna as packed in extra-virgin olive oil, but the ingredients list features water too.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Chunks of pumpkin had been cooked and sweetened, then crisp-tender, golden asparagus spears glistened with extra-virgin olive oil fresh from Israel.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Served in a low soup bowl, with a bit of zucchini, a few basil leaves and an all-important drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil, this easy preparation really satisfies.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The resulting oil is lighter in color, almost neutral in flavor, and able to withstand a higher temperature than extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • Just stir together pantry staples: soy sauce for savoriness and depth, balsamic glaze for sweetness and tartness and extra-virgin olive oil to accentuate the fruity flavors of the Tunisian chile paste.
    — Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Plum tomatoes, onions, extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic harmonize to create a truly comforting flavor profile that’s right at home on your next bowl of pasta.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • An anti-inflammatory diet is high in foods like berries, green leafy vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil, whole grains, and fish, as well as spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
    — Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2024
  • In comparison, the award-winning Mediterranean diet is plant-based, with the majority of each meal focused on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds, with a few nuts and a heavy emphasis on extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
  • Sauté a combination of onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and garlic in extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024

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