Used at restaurants, fast-casual establishments, in mass-produced products and at home, we encounter oils everywhere we eat. Many conventional highly processed oils can have long lasting negative health effects when consumed in excess. A staple in the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest options you can cook with. We've answered a few of the most commonly asked questions we receive about cooking with olive oil to help you make the shift to cooking with olive oil every day.

Vibrant, balanced and beautiful, this holiday salad is exactly what you need to round out your Italian holiday spread. Featuring kale, roasted squash, burrata and pomegranates, it could even be your holiday lunch go-to.

If you've had the pleasure of traveling through Sicily, you've certainly come across the islands most iconic dish: eggplant caponata. Spread onto crusty ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar this caponata sandwich will transport you to Sicily with just one bite.

In the peak of tomato season, it can be difficult to stray from simply slicing your heirloom tomatoes and serving them fresh with a drizzle of great olive oil and exceptional sea salt. Baked in the buttery embrace of a crostata crust, this heirloom tomato galette might just make you rethink how you savor tomato season.

Ah, lasagna. With layers of gorgeous sauce, creamy bechamel and savory cheese held together by perfect noodles, lasagna is the epitome of Italian comfort food. Made with spinach, broccolini and fennel pesto, this green lasagna will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about lasagna.

Sweet, tangy, fresh and light, this honey frozen yogurt recipe is everything you want in the heat of summer. Drizzled with our fresh Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and finished with a sprinkling of crystal sea salt, this might become a nightly treat through the rest of summer. We won't tell.

Since the 1400s, artichokes have been a Roman staple, appearing on menus and in homes every spring in abundance. Pan-fried and steamed to perfection, these simple carciofi alla romana, or stuffed artichokes, bring the flavors of Roman spring straight to your kitchen.

Where Sicilian and American summers collide, this black squid ink pasta recipe is summer in a bowl. Ready in 20 minutes, this sweet, savory, fresh and vibrant, pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners this summer.