Filippo Berio® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I received a free sample of Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil through BzzAgent. My husband and I have enjoyed trying this olive oil in various dishes. We use olive oil pretty often in our kitchen already, since it is healthier than butter and other alternatives. Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a great taste. Here are some ways we used it:

Salads: During the summer, I'm a huge fan of making salads that don't necessarily involve lettuce (pasta, potato, caprese, bean, etc.). This week, I made a salad with orzo, chickpeas, cucumbers, dill, and a light olive oil/lemon juice dressing. It made a wonderful summer weeknight meal, and I know it was much healthier than a heavy potato salad made with mayonnaise and sour cream.

Cooking: We use olive oil for cooking most dishes. It's easy to saute just about anything with it. Recipes that call for butter to be melted in the pan can easily use olive oil instead. And the Filippo Berio Extra Virgin has a nice flavor that we appreciate.

Popcorn: We love to snack on popcorn! It's low in fat, and when you don't top it with butter, it's almost fat-free. I use a stovetop popper and good quality popcorn. I drizzle a couple a teaspoons of the Filippo Berio olive oil on the popped popcorn, then sprinkle on some tasty combination of seasonings. The olive oil helps the seasonings stick to the popcorn, and adds a nice flavor. Yum!

You can download your own printable copy of an Olive Oil Substitution Chart at filippoberio.com. You can also find tasty recipes and create ways to use olive oil. I'd definitely recommend giving Filippo Berio Extra Virgin a try!