10 Surprising Ways to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Beyond Salads)

Discover just how versatile a bottle of LUVIA Classic really is.

Extra virgin olive oil is often seen as a drizzle-for-salads ingredient — elegant, delicious, and reserved for finishing dishes. But in truth, a high-quality EVOO like LUVIA Classic can do far more. From baking to beauty, here are 10 unexpected ways to bring more richness, flavour, and joy into your daily routine.

1. Use EVOO for Roasting Vegetables (Deep, Caramelised Flavour)

Most people reach for sunflower or vegetable oil when roasting, but EVOO transforms roasted veg. Using a premium oil like LUVIA Classic enhances caramelisation and adds natural sweetness — especially with carrots, courgettes, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts.

2. Swap Butter for EVOO in Baking

Baking with a smooth, well-balanced extra virgin olive oil such as LUVIA Classic gives cakes and loafs a moist, luxurious texture.

3. Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes (No Butter Needed)

A swirl of LUVIA Classic can completely elevate mashed potatoes. The result: lighter, silkier, more aromatic.

4. Create a Restaurant-Style Bread Dipping Plate

Pour LUVIA Classic into a shallow dish, then add oregano, garlic, chilli flakes, and sea salt. Serve with warm sourdough or focaccia.

5. Drizzle Over Soups for Instant Luxury

A bowl of soup transforms when finished with a glossy ribbon of LUVIA Classic extra virgin olive oil.

6. Brighten Up Pasta (Even Without Sauce)

For a simple, flavour-packed pasta, toss hot pasta with LUVIA Classic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

7. Use EVOO as a Natural Skin Softener

With its purity and gentle aroma, LUVIA Classic can be used sparingly on dry areas of the skin as a natural moisturiser.

8. Make Flavoured Oils at Home

Infuse LUVIA Classic with chilli, rosemary, garlic, or lemon peel for restaurant-style finishing oils.

9. Replace Ready-Made Marinades With a Simple EVOO Blend

Create your own healthy marinade using LUVIA Classic, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.

10. Finish Desserts for a Gourmet Touch

A light drizzle of LUVIA Classic over ice cream, berries, yoghurt, or dark chocolate gives a subtle, fruity richness.

Why LUVIA Makes a Difference

LUVIA Classic is cold-extracted from early-season olives, delivering clean flavour, bright aroma, and natural antioxidants. Bottled fresh in Turkey and shipped directly to the UK in glass, it’s ideal for cooking, drizzling, baking, dipping — and everything in between.

Final Thoughts

Olive oil isn’t just a kitchen staple — it’s a lifestyle ingredient. Whether you’re roasting vegetables, baking cakes, pampering your skin, or gifting a bottle to someone special, a premium EVOO like LUVIA Classic elevates the everyday.

Explore the full range or shop LUVIA Classic to bring richer flavour into your kitchen.