7 Ways to Use Flavored Olive Oil Daily

Flavored olive oils aren’t just an indulgence for your kitchen — they are a versatile pantry essential and can take your regular cooking to a new culinary level. From a quick weekday lunch to a sophisticated dinner party, infused oils can add aroma, flavor complexity and nutrition, with just one pour! 

At Redstone Olive Oil, we create our infused olive oils with cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and real herbs, spices, or citrus. You get real taste and real food! Here is how you can incorporate them into everyday cooking. 

1. Drizzle Over Fresh Salads for Instant Flavor

Instead of heavy salad dressings, try a drizzle of basil-infused olive oil, lemon garlic olive oil, or Tuscan herb olive oil, along with balsamic vinegar for a light refreshing dressing. 

Flavored olive oils perfume the delicate flavor of spring greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and avocados. They coat the leaves just enough to add a subtle level of complexity without saturating the leaves. An olive oil infused with lemon brightens up a Greek salad, while an infused oil with basil fruitfully accompanies a Caprese salad. The healthy fats also promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from the vegetables.

2. Toss with Pasta for a Quick, Elegant Meal

Warm pasta, a drizzle of chili garlic olive oil, fresh herbs, and Parmesan—done! This easy technique can transform a weeknight meal into a delicious Italian-inspired experience.

When hot pasta meets olive oil, the smells bloom as the oil coats each strand or shape with flavor. Chili-infused olive oil adds just the right kick to spaghetti aglio e olio, and herb-infused oil adds great flavor to creamy sauces. Take the excess, leftover, or reserved pasta water before draining. This will help your oil spread out evenly instead of pooling.

3. Roast Vegetables to Golden Perfection

Before roasting, coat vegetables with rosemary infused olive oil for flavor and caramelization.

Olive oil serves a double purpose as a flavor carrier and roasting apparatus. When you take your vegetables like carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, or potatoes, toss them with an infused oil, and then roast, with heat applied the infused oils lower the scent along with the oil herbs in terms of scent. Plain roasted potatoes become a gourmet side dish with the addition of Tuscan herb olive oil and roasted cauliflower released aromas when tossed in garlic infused oil created an inspired scent.

4. Create a Gourmet Bread Dipping Experience

Next, pour the garlic or herb-infused olive oil into a shallow dish. Add sea salt, cracked pepper, and a dash of oregano. Serve with some slices of fresh bread.

Bread dipping with flavored oil is an experience of the senses—first, the golden color and sheen of the oil, then the fresh aroma of the herbs, and finally, the smoothness of the oil in the mouth. At Redstone Olive Oil, our dipping oils are made without artificial flavoring, so you can really taste the pure flavor of the infusion. It’s the easiest appetizer which is sure to impress your guests.

5. Marinate Meats, Fish, or Vegetables

Use lemon, herb and garlic infused olive oil with chicken or fish, or chipotle infused olive oil with meat and lamb.

There are many options for infused olives oil. They add flavor, depth, and aroma to marinades, and completely permeate your protein fibers better than water-based marinades to physically tenderize the meat, while adding flavor too. Herb infused oils can be used for grilling or roasting vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini as the aromatic base for flavoring.

6. Add Depth to Soups & Stews

Just before serving soup or stew, drizzle a small amount of herb or chili-infused olive oil for a little fragrance.

Finishing oils are effective because the flavor compounds are intact as they have not been subjected to long periods of heat. For example, basil infused oil appears in tomato soup, or rosemary infused oil appears in lentil stew, helps to elevate a cozy dish, making it look, feel, (and perhaps priced) worthy of a chef. This technique also protects nutrients and refreshes the dish.

7. Bake with a Flavor Twist

Substitute the typical oil (or butter) with orange or lemon-flavored olive oil in baked goods for a bright citrus note.

Baking with olive oil produces moist and soft cakes and breads, and using citrus-infused olive oil adds a light and aromatic layer to cookies and cakes that pair well with almond, vanilla, or berry. It's also healthier than butter because it contains monounsaturated fats and natural antioxidants.

Why Choose Redstone Flavored Olive Oils?

• Small batch: Keeps it fresh and consistent. 

• 100% natural: No artificial flavors or preservatives.

• Cold-pressed EVOO base: Keeps what you want and the real flavor. 

• Trusted source: Made by artisans who are passionate about olive oil.

Final Thought

The right flavored olive oil can make even the most basic of recipes truly special without adding time to your cooking efforts. Just try experimenting with one bottle, for example garlic, basil, or lemon, and you'll start to see how quickly it becomes part of your cooking routine.

FAQ

Can I cook with flavored olive oil?

Yes, it’s perfect for sautéing, roasting, and baking—just avoid smoking temperatures to preserve flavor.

What’s the shelf life of flavored olive oil?

Stored in a cool, dark place, it lasts 12–18 months.

Do you use artificial flavors?

No, all Redstone flavored olive oils are made with real herbs, spices, or fruits.