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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, preheat the olive oil over medium heat.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Add a little olive oil to the pan, along with some leftover rice.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The olive oil comes from Koura, a town known for its excellent olive trees.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Make the bolognese: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium high heat.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Make it: Drizzle 1/2 cup shelled edamame with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
    — Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Villa Lena grows its own wine and olive oil, and offers tours of the vineyard and groves for guests.
    — Rose Minutaglio, ELLE, 14 July 2023
  • The avid home cook’s compact kitchen is filled with cooking tools, spices and at least six kinds of olive oil.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2023
  • First, reheat the beans with a glug of olive oil, one bay leaf, a pinch of cumin and, if desired, some red chile flakes.
    — Mahira Rivers, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Brush the chicken with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Stir in garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top.
    — Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Add that mixture, as well as 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the rest of the water to the flour and cornmeal.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 May 2024
  • Many unfiltered olive oils have small bits of olive flesh in them.
    — Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Transfer chopped garlic to a dish and cover with olive oil.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Try slicing Kars Egg squash and frying it in olive oil and garlic or cutting it in half length-wise and baking it until tender.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
  • It's made with a signature blend of 14 plant oils—including rice bran oil, soybean oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil—that leaves your complexion feeling soft and smooth.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Allure, 26 July 2024

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