Blog: Olive Oil Uses & Tips
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read moreThe key ingredient for a healthy barbecue
No barbecue worth its name should be without some decent extra virgin olive oil to give your meat, fish, and vegetables a healthy, tasty twist and a juicy finish. Here are some tips: Brush your food with a layer of STAR extra virgin olive oil to stop it from sticking to the grill. Add salt […]
June 4, 2020 -
read moreHow to cook chicken properly
The last thing you want when cooking chicken (especially chicken breasts), is for it to dry out. So, what can be done? Well, for tender, juicy meat, you have the perfect ally on hand: extra-virgin olive oil. Just follow these handy tips: To stop grilled chicken breasts from drying out, simply soak them in some brine […]
June 3, 2020 -
read moreDo you know how to recycle cooking oil?
There are several ways to recycle cooking oil, and dumping it down the drain is not one of them. Unfortunately not many people know that, but not to worry because this article will tell you how to properly and responsibly dispose of it. What happens when oil gets into the sewage system? Once oil gets […]
May 17, 2020 -
read moreA STAR salad for kids!
This cold pasta salad is not only irresistibly delicious and nutritious, but it’s also a quick, easy and fun dish to make with kids. First of all you need to cook some good-quality penne following the instructions on the packet (put the kids in charge of keeping their eye on the timer). Next, cut some […]
May 11, 2020 -
read moreCooking an omelet with kids
Many people’s first chance to get creative in the kitchen is making an omelet. So here are some handy hints to get kids into cooking this recipe: Use at least two eggs for a decent result. Add a pinch of salt to the egg white before beating. Use a nonstick frying pan. If you don’t […]
May 11, 2020 -
read moreWhat is the Mediterranean Diet and why is it rated top in the world?
The Mediterranean diet is far more than eating nutritious food. It’s a whole lifestyle based on healthy, balanced eating that uses traditional products in age-old recipes. What more could you ask for? The Mediterranean diet has received so much acclaim that in 2010 it was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. One […]
May 7, 2020 -
read moreWhat is the difference between extra virgin olive oil and other vegetable oils?
Extra virgin olive oil is without a doubt the healthiest oil on the market. Its scientifically proven nutritional properties have made it the pillar of the Mediterranean diet, and it is now included on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Extra virgin olive oil is the purest of all oils on […]
May 5, 2020 -
read moreA bowling alley… at home!
Who needs to go to the bowling alley when you can make your own at home? Simply keep all the plastic bottles you use (water, olive oil, drinks, etc.) and turn them into skittles. It couldn’t be simpler! Paint them different colors or give them different numbers. You’ll need ten in total, plus a medium-sized […]
April 28, 2020 -
read moreWhat does extra-virgin olive oil really mean?
We all know that extra-virgin olive oil is the very best olive oil on the market, but not many people know exactly what that means. Well, this unrefined oil is made from top olives picked at their peak without the use of any chemical products. It has a distinctive flavour and never has more than […]
April 24, 2020 -
read moreSteamed vegetables only need one extra ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil
Steaming is a wonderful way to cook almost any vegetable. Since they’re cooked gently, they keep all their goodness and lose none of their tasty appearance. There’s nothing healthier than grabbing a handful of seasonal vegetables—which is when they’re at their best, creating an explosion of flavours and aromas on your plate—putting them in the […]
April 20, 2020 -
read moreFour great recipes on toast for the perfect brunch
Brunch brings together the best of breakfast and lunch. After all, that’s where its name comes from: brunch = breakfast + lunch. The perfect brunch is a tasty mixture of sweet and savoury food, while not overdoing the baked goods, simple sugars or fatty foods such as sausages and bacon. How to rustle up a […]
April 16, 2020 -
read moreOven-roasted potatoes: a healthy substitute for fries
Who wouldn’t give their kingdom for a portion of french fries? We can all agree that they’re amazing. But we all know that if you’re not careful, you can easily put on the pounds. Don’t worry, though, because there’s an equally delicious alternative with fewer calories: oven-roasted fries! They can be just as tasty as fries: […]
April 14, 2020