TIPS

Get the best flavor from your olive oil.

Although precious, extra virgin olive oil is a product that is meant to be enjoyed daily, by everyone, everywhere. Explore these tips and guidelines to learn how to get the most out of your EVOO, while also learning a few fun facts along the way.

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Fig, Truffle, Goat Cheese Pizza with Arugula — 5 Fascinating Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
It’s no secret that olive oil is an incredibly healthy ingredient. But do you know what makes it so nutritious? In this article, we’ll uncover five factors that make extra virgin olive oil one of the healthiest fats on the planet!
April 20, 2022/by Zucchi Marketing

Toscano IGP olive oil — What is IGP Olive Oil?
When shopping for European food products, it’s common to see the acronym “IGP” or “PGI” on the label. In fact, here at Zucchi 1810, we have a few extra virgin olive oils with this designation. So what exactly does IGP mean and how does it apply to olive oil? Let us explain!
April 20, 2022/by Zucchi Marketing

Zucchi Baking Recipes – 7 of 7 — 10 Genius Olive Oil Baking Recipes
It's no secret that baking with olive oil is a tasty and healthy alternative to butter. Need some inspiration? Here are ten delicious olive oil baking recipes to get you started.
December 29, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Oilve oil pouring onto a bowl of pasta. — Does olive oil improve with age? Five common questions (and answers) about olive oil’s shelf life.
Olive oil lasts forever, right? Think again! In this article, we answer some common questions about the best time to buy and consume olive oil.
December 7, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

There is a bluish-grey surface with a plate holding an egg dish with arugula, half of an english muffin, cooked mushrooms and a poached egg. There is a hand coming in from the right side, pouring a bottle of Zucchi truffle oil. The oil is drizzling down on top of the poached egg. — Five Delicious Ways to Pair Truffle Oil
So you've bought the fancy truffle oil but you're not sure what to do with it. Fear not! Here are five simple ways you can pair truffle oil with your dishes.
December 6, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Ricotta-Crostini-Zucchi-24 — 5 Ways to Pair Garlic Olive Oil with Your Dishes
Infused with real garlic flakes, Zucchi’s Garlic Flavored Olive…
September 3, 2021/by Sarah

avocado salad dressing — Our Go-To Salad Dressing Formula
You’ve chopped the lettuce, sprinkled on the cheese, and added…
August 31, 2021/by Sarah

Zucchi Pesto EVOO — 5 Ways to Pair Pesto Olive Oil with Your Dishes
Inspired by the famous sauce from Liguria, Zucchi’s Pesto-Flavored…
July 7, 2021/by Sarah

Zucchi_ChelseaLanePhotographyFeb.2021-19 — How to Taste Olive Oil Like a Pro
If you’ve ever attended a wine tasting before, then you know…
June 7, 2021/by Sarah

Zucchi 1810 Chili Pepper Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 5 Ways to Pair Chili Pepper Olive Oil with Your Dishes
With just a few drops, flavored olives oils are a great way to…
May 7, 2021/by Sarah

immagini_Header_Blending_academy_sprem_crosta-2 — Why make a tart with oil instead of butter?
Making a tart with oil instead of butter is an example of how…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Spiced Apple Olive Oil Cake | Zucchi Recipes — How to Master the Art of Baking with Olive Oil
No butter? No problem! Discover the benefits of baking with olive oil and learn how to use it in your next baking project.
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Zucchi_ChelseaLanePhotographyFeb.2021-14 — 3 Rules for Pairing Olive Oil With Food
Discover our three basic rules for pairing olive oil with food.
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Olive Oil Dip-03 — Storing Your Olive Oil
For those that love cooking with olive oil (and that will be…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Homemade Healthy Farro Tomato Salad — Mediterranean diet: what are the benefits?
The Mediterranean diet, and its multiple benefits, are an ally…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

caratteristiche-olio-extravergine-oliva-cover-1 — Extra virgin olive oil: the properties of uniqueness
Extra virgin olive oil is a fundamental part of the Mediterranean diet – its culinary and nutritional properties are the seal of its nutritional value. Let us examine together what makes extra virgin olive oil so unique.
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

pesto 5 square — Possible uses and health benefits of flavored oils
Good cooking is based on simple acts and ingredients that succeed…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Organic, natural and healthy cold pressed olive oil on wooden table. Virgin italian or spanish olive oil in a bowl for healthy vegetarian or vegan breakfast close up concept image. — Cold Pressing: What Is It?
If you want to buy good olive oil, then you should always look…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Girl choosing bottle of oil in grocery section of supermarket. Copy space. Healthy diet concept. Sustainable lifestyle. — Olive oil improves with age and other myths to dispel.
Almost everyone uses it and loves it, but only a few know it…
May 5, 2021/by Zucchi Marketing

Chocolate Orange Marble Cake with a spider web icing design

Chocolate Orange Marble Cake with Spider Web Icing

Dessert

A decadent chocolate orange marble cake made extra moist thanks to the addition of orange-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Glazed with a chocolate orange ganache and a white chocolate spider web design that’s perfect for Halloween.

Sweet & Savory Garlic Herb Nuts with Dried Olives

Appetizer

Whether you’re having a party or craving a savory snack, this Mediterranean-inspired trail mix with mixed nuts, homemade dried olives, and chopped herbs is sure to please.

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with cauliflower

Sheet Pan Moroccan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower

Main course

Bursting with sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors, this Moroccan inspired roast chicken with cauliflower is an easy sheet pan meal with an impressive presentation.

A white rectangular baking tray holds a finished lasagne. The top is creamy and white and studded with green asparagus tips. We see a bottle of olive oil with the words "pesto" on it laying off to the right. The background is a slate blue.

Pesto Asparagus Lasgana

Main course, Pasta

Layered with creamy bèchamel, asparagus puree, and pesto-flavored olive oil, this lasagne is a perfect comfort dish for spring.

A wooden tray holds several green cupcakes topped with pink frosting and dried raspberries. The cupcakes are garnished with chopped nuts.

Matcha Olive Oil Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting

Dessert

Made with matcha powder and extra virgin olive oil, these vegan cupcakes offer a distinct taste and delightful presentation.

A gray metal pail lined with brown parchment paper is filled with popped popcorn. Above the pail we see a bottle of truffle olive oil drizzling olive oil on top of the popcorn. The back ground is gray and soft.

Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

Appetizer

Rich and earthy, truffle-flavored olive oil adds a gourmet flair to this easy, homemade popcorn.

Greens & Beans Soup with Chili Garlic Croutons

Soup

Inspired by the flavor of Tuscany, this spinach and white bean soup is packed full of flavor and nutrients.

Truffle burger with whipped goat cheese and arugula. In the background we see a bottle of truffle extra virgin olive oil and bowls filled with other ingredients. The surface and background are dark and woody.

Truffle Burger with Whipped Goat Cheese & Onion Jam

Main course

A gourmet truffle burger, topped with whipped goat cheese and caramelized balsamic onions. Use dry-aged beef for a more intense funky flavor.

Tomato, Herb & Olive Oil Mayo

Condiments

Olive oil in mayonnaise? Many argue that olive oil should never be used to make mayo because of its bitterness. However, when done right, great-tasting olive oil mayo is possible. The key? Use an extra virgin olive oil with a mild intensity and round flavor. Here, we’ve opted for our Organic EVOO which has a mild intensity and delicate finish.

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TIPS

Get the best flavor from your olive oil.

5 Fascinating Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What is IGP Olive Oil?

10 Genius Olive Oil Baking Recipes

Does olive oil improve with age? Five common questions (and answers) about olive oil’s shelf life.

Five Delicious Ways to Pair Truffle Oil

5 Ways to Pair Garlic Olive Oil with Your Dishes

Our Go-To Salad Dressing Formula

5 Ways to Pair Pesto Olive Oil with Your Dishes

How to Taste Olive Oil Like a Pro

5 Ways to Pair Chili Pepper Olive Oil with Your Dishes

Why make a tart with oil instead of butter?

How to Master the Art of Baking with Olive Oil

3 Rules for Pairing Olive Oil With Food

Storing Your Olive Oil

Mediterranean diet: what are the benefits?

Extra virgin olive oil: the properties of uniqueness

Possible uses and health benefits of flavored oils

Cold Pressing: What Is It?

Olive oil improves with age and other myths to dispel.