extra-virgin
adjective
ex·tra-vir·gin
ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality
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Recipes for olive oil coffee typically include extra-virgin olive oil.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Stir in extra-virgin olive oil and cubed unsalted butter, then use clean hands to pinch this into a soft, crumbly blend.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved top to bottom 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Stir together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup basil pesto in a large bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Stir in extra-virgin olive oil and cubed unsalted butter, then use clean hands to pinch this into a soft, crumbly blend.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved top to bottom 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Stir together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup basil pesto in a large bowl.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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