7 Everyday Ways to Use Greek Olive Oil Beyond Greek Cooking

Roast Fall Vegetables With Olive Oil

Cooler weather brings some of the best vegetables for roasting: sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, Brussels sprouts, onions, and potatoes.

TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an easy way to bring those ingredients together.

Start by cutting your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly. Toss them with enough olive oil to give everything a light, even coating, season well, and spread them across a baking sheet.

Give the vegetables a little room rather than crowding the pan. That helps them roast and caramelize instead of simply steaming.

Salt and pepper may be all you need, but this is also an easy place to bring in more Mediterranean flavor. TRULY GREEK Greek Herbs & Spices pair naturally with potatoes, carrots, squash, and other roasted vegetables.

And the olive oil doesn’t have to stop once the vegetables leave the oven. A small finishing drizzle can add another layer of flavor just before serving.

For sweeter fall vegetables such as squash or carrots, a touch of balsamic can also create a nice contrast.

Make It the Base of a Pasta Sauce

Not every bowl of pasta needs a jar of tomato sauce or a heavy cream sauce.

Extra virgin olive oil can be the foundation of a simple pasta dinner, especially on nights when you want to work with ingredients already in the kitchen.

Warm TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil gently with garlic and herbs, then toss it with cooked pasta and a little pasta water.

From there, build around whatever you have available:

The key is to think of the olive oil as part of the sauce rather than something added only at the end. It helps carry the garlic, herbs, and seasonings through the pasta while keeping the dish light and simple.

For another variation, add chopped TRULY GREEK Olives for a salty, savory bite. A small amount of balsamic can also work beautifully with pasta dishes built around roasted vegetables, tomatoes, or cheese.

It’s the kind of dinner that doesn’t need a complicated recipe: good pasta, good olive oil, a few flavorful additions, and dinner is on the table.

Make Homemade Vinaigrettes

If you already have TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the pantry, you’re most of the way to a homemade vinaigrette.

The basic idea is simple:

From there, adjust the balance to suit what you’re serving.

A TRULY GREEK balsamic vinegar can pair naturally with Classic EVOO for salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even a simple tomato-and-cheese plate.

For a little sweetness, TRULY GREEK Thyme Honey can also be whisked into the dressing when it suits the ingredients.

You don’t need to make a large batch. Make enough for the meal you’re preparing, taste it, and adjust.

Once you get comfortable making vinaigrettes this way, they become one of the easiest things to adapt to whatever is already in the refrigerator.

Use It in Marinades

A useful marinade doesn’t need a long ingredient list.

TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil works naturally alongside herbs, spices, vinegar, garlic, or citrus, making it an easy starting point for everything from weeknight chicken to vegetables headed for the grill.

Start with olive oil, add the seasonings you want, then bring in acidity from citrus or vinegar when it fits the dish.

Garlic, herbs, black pepper, and other spices can take the marinade in different directions without making it complicated.

This is another easy place to pair Classic EVOO with TRULY GREEK Greek Herbs & Spices or one of your favorite balsamic vinegars.

More importantly, it’s a useful formula to remember. Instead of buying a different bottled marinade for every meal, you can build one around ingredients already waiting in your pantry.

Finish Soups With It

Olive oil isn’t only useful at the beginning of a recipe.

A small drizzle just before serving can be one of the simplest ways to finish a bowl of soup.

Think about the soups that start appearing on the table as the weather cools:

A finishing drizzle of TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil adds richness and another layer of flavor without changing the recipe itself.

It works especially well when the soup is simple and the ingredients have room to come through.

Keep the finish as straightforward as olive oil and freshly cracked pepper, or add herbs for another savory note.

With bean and lentil soups, a drizzle at the table is an easy way to give a familiar recipe a more Mediterranean finish.

Use It With Grilled or Roasted Meats

Burgers and barbecue may get plenty of attention, but everyday cooking also means plenty of chicken, pork, steak, and roasted meats.

Classic EVOO fits easily into that routine.

Before cooking, use TRULY GREEK Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil as part of a simple seasoning mixture with herbs, spices, garlic, or citrus.

Brush or toss it with chicken, pork, or other meats before roasting or grilling according to your usual recipe.

After cooking, take a lighter approach.

Instead of adding another heavy sauce, try a small finishing drizzle of olive oil with herbs, or add a splash of balsamic where the flavors make sense.

This works especially well when the meat is being served with roasted potatoes, vegetables, salad, or bread because the same pantry ingredients can tie the whole plate together.

One pantry staple, used throughout the meal.

Bake With Olive Oil

Olive oil may live beside the stove, but it doesn’t have to stay there.

It can also work well in cakes, muffins, quick breads, and other baked goods where the recipe is designed around liquid oil.

The appeal is about both texture and flavor. Olive oil can contribute moisture and a soft crumb, while its flavor can work especially well with:

If you’re adapting an existing recipe, don’t assume olive oil can replace every type of fat in every baked good without changing the result.

Recipes that already call for liquid oil are usually the easiest place to experiment.

And if you enjoy combining sweet and savory flavors, olive oil can open up some especially good possibilities alongside citrus and TRULY GREEK Thyme Honey .

It’s another reason not to think of Greek extra virgin olive oil as something reserved only for salads or traditional Greek recipes.