olive oil
Pressed grove extract
Olive oil is oil pressed from olives, the fruit of the olive tree.
It is a cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine, used for cooking, dressing salads, and dipping bread.
Grades range from extra virgin (cold-pressed, unrefined, with the strongest flavor) to refined oils better suited for high-heat cooking.
Olive oil also appears in cosmetics and traditional remedies.
I drizzled olive oil over the pasta before serving.
First-press oil designation
- cookingPreparing food with heat
- fryingCooking in shallow fat
- sautéingQuick cooking in fat
- drizzleVery light precipitation
marinade · dressing · vinaigrette · infused · flavor · aroma · kitchen · recipe
Having one double bond
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
cholesterol · vitamin E · omega-9 · Mediterranean diet · nutritious · wellness · dietary fat · cardiovascular
Ancient twin-handled storage jar
- anointingCeremonial oil application
- AthensGreece's capital city
- RomeItaly's capital city
- HomerAncient Greek epic composer
Athena · Minerva · Olympics · sacred · Hippocrates · Pliny · libation · gymnasium
Without roughness or difficulty
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
grassy · buttery · robust · delicate · pungent · silky · cloudy · unfiltered
extra-virgin
First-press oil designation
drizzle · marinade · dressing · vinaigrette · infused · flavor · aroma · kitchen · recipe · dipping
monounsaturated
Having one double bond
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
anti-inflammatory · cholesterol · vitamin E · omega-9 · Mediterranean diet · nutritious · wellness · dietary fat · cardiovascular · blood pressure
amphora
Ancient twin-handled storage jar
Homer · Athena · Minerva · Olympics · sacred · Hippocrates · Pliny · libation · gymnasium · antiquity
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
fruity · grassy · buttery · robust · delicate · pungent · silky · cloudy · unfiltered · green
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
balm · nourishing · hydrating · soap · cosmetic · cuticle · lip balm · Castile
grove
Small stand of trees
- harvestGathering mature crops
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- terroirGeography's influence on taste
Kalamata · Tuscan · Andalusian · Cretan · artisanal · estate · millstone · DOP · stone mill · cultivar
- food productionfarming, cheese making, crops, wine production, livestock
- healthy foodsapple, banana, orange, carrot, broccoli
- Fats and Oilslard, animal fat, ghee, tallow, drippings
- oilsextra virgin
- hostess giftswine, candles, chocolates, flowers, gift basket
- household staplesflour, sugar, salt, pepper, pasta
olive oillard
Clarified pork fat
butter · tallow · bacon grease · beef tallow · duck fat
olive oiltrans fat
Unsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
Crisco · shortening · margarine · hydrogenated oil · lard
olive oilbutter
Solid fat from cream
lard · coconut oil · sesame oil · palm oil · mustard oil
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