Flavor-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Bring A Twist To The Dish You Serve

Whether you’re hosting a simple get-together, a family dinner, or a special dinner party, you always want to be able to provide your guests with snacks and dishes that hit the spot. But you want to do more than just satisfy their hunger – you want to serve food that impresses, that gives them new and unique flavors and aromas that elevate the usual fare into something memorable – and one of the best ways to do that is by including the different varieties of flavor-infused olive oils.

By bringing these flavorful oils into the mix, you can create a new spin on familiar foods that leave your guests amazed.

A flavor-infused olive oil is made infusing extra virgin olive oil with one or more herbs, spices, or other food flavors, such as citrus. Extra virgin olive oil is the oil of choice for such infusions because its own delicate flavor makes a perfect base for that of the other ingredients. This is especially true when infusing strong flavors or potent spices, which pair perfectly with the light, neutral flavor of EVOO. The resulting infused oils are a great way to add a new flavor signature to dishes of all kinds. Let’s look a little more at how.

When making an infused olive oil, you’re limited only by your imagination – the range of possible spices and flavors is almost endless. Whether you’re bringing in fresh herbs, dried herbs, whole garlic cloves, spices of all kinds, or other ingredients like jalapeños, blood oranges, or even butter.

This incredible variety is what lets you use infused olive oils in just about any cuisine and for a dizzying array of dishes from simple snacks to gourmet meals. And whether you’re making salad dressings, marinades, or a dipping sauce for a toasted baguette, or whether you’re adding a finishing touch to roasted meats, steamed or grilled vegetables, or your favorite soup, Sonoma Farm has an infused olive oil that’s just right for you. Here are just a few of some of their latest delicious infusions.

Bay Leaf, Citrus, and Black Peppercorn-Infused Olive Oil

With subtle hints of black pepper and the mint-like flavor of the bay leaf, this infusion is terrific for salad dressings or as a finishing touch on roasted chicken breasts.

Ginger, Star Anise, and Chili-Infused Olive Oil

If you’re looking for a mix with an Eastern flavor, try this aromatic infused olive oil. As a base for Asian-inspired salad dressings, this oil is a showstopper, and it brings a great flavor note to rice dishes.

Rosemary, Garlic, and Chili-Infused Olive Oil

Rosemary and garlic are a classic flavor combination in infused olive oil, and its signature flavor pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or chicken. And the addition of chilis bring a kick of extra heat into that flavor.