How to Use extra-virgin in a Sentence

extra-virgin

adjective
Definition of extra-virginnext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Oleato line will be comprised of five beverages, each including Partanna extra-virgin olive oil among their ingredients.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Generously drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil, then sprinkle with one 1-oz. packet ranch seasoning.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Try extra-virgin olive oil for grassy fruitiness, sesame oil for savory nuttiness, or something neutral like canola or avocado to let the other ingredients shine.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Frying chicken in extra-virgin olive oil, which has a moderately high smoke point (though low compared with other neutral oils), might be less dangerous—albeit expensive.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
  • Breakfast options include a sausage and egg sandwich, smoked salmon bagel, a Greek yogurt parfait and Giada's oatmeal made with steel cut oats, orange segments, toasted Marcona almonds, extra-virgin olive oil and Maldon sea salt.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Appetizer: tomato caprese with fresh Burrata, creamy burrata mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, red onions, balsamic glaze, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
  • In keeping with the Ferragamo ethos, the restaurant is committed to sustainability, using the original Il Borro estate’s own products, including its organic extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and selected vegetables from its organic farm.
    — Claudia De Brito, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023

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