Cooking with Olive Oil

Olive Oil isn’t just for salad dressings! In Andalucia, Southern Spain, olive oil is used on toast for a good morning meal. In Catalonia, cut a tomato in half and squeeze it on bread, add olive oil, cheese, and sliced ham for a delicious meal. The olive oil and tomato make a perfect condiment! Who needs mayonnaise and mustard?

Olive oil also is ideal for sautéing veggies and meats. Use it instead of butter or other kinds of vegetable oils that are higher in cholesterol. For pasta, use olive oil with a touch of shredded parmesan cheese – light and healthy, not to mention loaded with flavor.


Olive oil is perfect for baking fish, putting on baked potatoes, dipping bread, and making an array of salad dressings. The uses of olive oil are endless, and once you get used to cooking with olive oil, you’ll never turn back. It’s flavorful, healthy, and the best way to treat your body and palette to something special!


Healthy Substitution Chart

Butter / Margarine Olive Oil
1 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon
1 tablespoon 2 1/4 teaspoons
1/4 cup 3 tablespoons
1/3 cup 1/4 cup
1/2 cup 1/4 cup + 2 tbls
2/3 cup 1/2 cup
3/4 cup 1/2 cup + 1 tbls
1 cup 3/4 cup
Pouring Olive Oil On Frying Pan — South Haven, MI — Olive Cart
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