How to Use olive oil in a Sentence

olive oil

noun
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  • The rich and grassy olive oil, and the buttery pine nuts.
    — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • That way, the holes can catch the fig mash and olive oil.
    — Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and stir to coat the rice.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • With a sour cream and olive oil base, the cake stays moist and tender.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • Drain, transfer to a large bowl, add the olive oil and stir to coat.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Drizzle in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
    — Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • It's dressed with olive oil, lime juice and maple syrup.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Toss the squash slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
  • With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Brushed with olive oil, the pita needs just a few minutes for the meat to cook and the bread to crisp.
    — Reem Kassis, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and add the bacon.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Grill up slices of country bread brushed with olive oil to eat on the side.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • Some of his cooking, like the pil-pil and the fluke in olive oil, is flat-out Iberian.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Turn it into a wet rub with a glug of olive oil (great on a steak).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Tastes great sauteed in olive oil with a little salt too.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The cheesecake, made with a hint of extra virgin olive oil, is one of the best in town.
    — Rebecca Treon, Chron, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Use your knuckles to make the dough evenly spread across the pan and brush with olive oil.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
  • Meanwhile, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large pot.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Add half the basil leaves and sprinkle with salt and a little more olive oil.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Add the salmon skin side up and pour the olive oil mixture into the skillet.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2022
  • Put your pan or pot on the stovetop, add a drop of olive oil, and turn the burner on high.
    — Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2022
  • In 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, preheat the olive oil over medium heat.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023
  • In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Add a little olive oil to the pan, along with some leftover rice.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Like tomatoes, the sweetness of figs shines bright with olive oil.
    — Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Grill eggplant and set aside. Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Imported from Spain and fried in olive oil, these snacks will run you $55.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024

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