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Learn the details, from the origins of our olives through how they came to accent our favorite recipes.

THE WORLD OF OLIVE OIL

Learn about the world of oil. Find out about the source at different places around the Mediterranean and the kinds of olives that are harvested to create premium oils.

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LEARN HOW TO DO A TASTING

We show you how to do an easy olive oil tasting at home. You’ll find out how to distinguish the different flavors and aromas.

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CARAPELLI RECIPES

Learn to use Extra Virgin Olive Oil in gourmet recipes, which will not only show you how to create fantastic dishes but will also invite you to turn the experience into “me time”.

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Today is World Olive Tree Day and we're celebratin

Today is World Olive Tree Day and we're celebrating with a picture from our groves in the heart of Italy.🫒🌳

This special day has been celebrated since 1998 - when UNESCO declared it an International Day of Importance thanks to its significance in human history. Every year, millions of olives are consumed around the world - the one and only ingredient of our high-quality EVOOs. Spread the word and help encourage the protection of this important tree and the values it embodies.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #OliveOil #EVOO

Spice up your spooky theme by crafting with Carape

Spice up your spooky theme by crafting with Carapelli oils.🎃 This Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake was crafted using our 100% Italian oil. It's layered with chocolate cookie crumbles, a chai cream cheese frosting and drizzled with mocha ganache. Spooktacular!

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Halloween #CraftWithCarapelli

Enhance your weekend brunch with our Spinach Crepe

Enhance your weekend brunch with our Spinach Crepes, crafted with the rich flavors of Carapelli.🌿(Recipe below) Top them with your favorites - we recommend a fried egg, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella. 🤌 Simply delicious!

Spinach Crepes:

3 cups Spinach, 2 Eggs, Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, 125g Flour, 180g Milk, Cherry Tomatoes

In a blender, mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Pour 1 tablespoon of EVOO into the pan and pour some of the crepe batter, moving the pan slightly to spread the batter. Carefully flip it when the crepe easily detaches from the sides of the pan and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Place the crepes on a baking sheet and fold the ends towards the center, leaving space to place the egg. Bake at 190ºC until the egg is cooked. Serve with cherry tomatoes and dress with salt and more EVOO.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Brunch #Spinach #Crepes

Still haven't tried ice cream with EVOO? Indulge i

Still haven't tried ice cream with EVOO? Indulge in pure decadence with this olive oil chocolate cake crowned with a scoop of velvety ice cream, drizzled with our 100% Italian EVOO, and sprinkled with salt. Satisfy your sweet cravings with this heavenly treat all summer long. ✨

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Cake #OliveOil #IceCream

Our extra virgin olive oils are the perfect blend

Our extra virgin olive oils are the perfect blend of quality and craftsmanship - so are your recipes prepared with them.✨ @preethi.venkatram prepared these Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce by combining our 100% Italian oil with our baking star, Unfiltered oil. Get the full recipe below:

Crispy Smashed Potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes until tender.
- Place them one a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and smash the boiled potatoes using the bottom of a cup - the thinner the potatoes, the crispier they get!
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, add a generous drizzle of Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil and bake until crispy for about 35 to 40 minutes. This oil is just perfect for achieving a perfect crisp!

Chimichurri Sauce:
- Add some parsley, cilanto, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, chopped shalots or red onions, dried oregano, Carapelli 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and process until finely minced.
- Serve with potatoes.

Happy International #ZeroWaste Day! At Carapelli,

Happy International #ZeroWaste Day! At Carapelli, our dedication to sustainability extends far beyond a single day – it's ingrained in everything we do.🌿 As of 2024, we’re proud to say that our factory based in the heart of Italy are certified as Zero Waste by AENOR. Each day, we craft premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils while caring for our planet by pursuing initiatives to reduce waste, opt for sustainable agriculture and safeguard our planet’s resources. Join us in our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future! 🌍

Make the most of the delicious seasonal produce wi

Make the most of the delicious seasonal produce with this Orange Blossom Madeliene Cookies 🍊 We love crafting unique bakes - especially when enriched with seasonal produce and a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. These cookies by @mrs.barnes are our absolute favorite.

Orange Madeleine Cookies with Orange Blossom Water

2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
1 tablespoon orange zest

Whisk together flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a medium sized bowl. In a separate bowl whisk the egg and egg yolk. Add the sugar, orange blossom water and orange zest and whisk for about a minute. Add in the flour mixture, then the olive oil. Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes prior to baking. Brush olive oil in the madeleine pan and bake at 350 for ten minutes.

It's the season to be jolly! 🎄✨🎁 We love a

It's the season to be jolly! 🎄✨🎁 We love a good Christmas table - especially when crafted with Carapelli! From recipes to decoration, enrich your Christmas classics with our quality extra virgin olive oils.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Christmas #Recipes

Focaccia is our love language🧡 We crafted a del

Focaccia is our love language🧡 We crafted a delicious Red Kuri Squash Focaccia with our unfiltered oil - you’ll love the savory focaccia with its garlicky kick and heady rosemary in contrast to the sweet squash!

Every bite is a joy with its crispy top against the soft and airy texture: the secret to it is using a high-quality, Italian extra virgin olive oil as it forms the underlying flavor of focaccia. With a long Italian heritage and respect for traditional values, our baking star: Carapelli Unfiltered is the perfect fit to this recipe.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Unfiltered #BakingRecipes #Focaccia #ItalianRecipes #RedKuriSquash

Fall marks the peak season for pears🍐 Let's mak

Fall marks the peak season for pears🍐 Let's make the most out of it with a delicious cake! Carapelli Oro Verde gives this recipe the extra richness and tenderness you're looking for.

Caramelized Upside Down Pear Cake by @laurenbakedcake

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar packed
3-4 vanilla poached pears
1 + 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 + 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup Carapelli Oro Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

To poach pears:
6 cups water
1 vanilla bean split
2 cup sugar
3-4 pears, firm to slightly underripe, peeled

Bring water, sugar and vanilla bean to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Turn down to a simmer and add pears. Poach pears turning occasionally for 5-7 minutes depending on ripeness. Let cool, halve, core and blot dry well.

To make cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together over low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
Pour caramel mixture into 9-inch round cake pan and top with poached pears, cut side down.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together milk, Carapelli Ordo Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil egg, and vanilla until just blended.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
Pour cake batter into pan over caramel and pears.
Place cake in middle rack in oven on top of a large cookie sheet to catch any possible drips.
Bake approximately 50-60 minutes, or until caramel has bubbled up around the sides, cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few dry crumbs
Remove from oven and let cake cool for approximately 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Flip cake out onto a serving dish and serve warm or cold.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #OroVerde #BakingRecipes #SweetRecipes

Carapelli's been crafting Italian olive oil for 13

Carapelli's been crafting Italian olive oil for 130 years to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen without skimping on quality and flavor.

@foodandfloss roasted these beets with our 100& Italian oil and pink peppercorns, added goat cheese, walnuts, and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some personal delicate touches, orange zest and edible flower petals.Share your crafts prepared with our delicious extra virgin olive oils!

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Organic

Treat yourself to this Lemon Artichoke Pasta craft

Treat yourself to this Lemon Artichoke Pasta crafted with our Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Because it is made without the filtering process, there are pieces of olive pulp still intact, which gives this oil a delicious and unique flavor. Get the recipe below to try it yourself:

Ingredients:
6 cloves garlic
2 cans or jars quartered artichoke hearts
2 lemons (juiced)
1 box gluten-free linguine pasta
¼ cup parsley
2 tbsp pine nuts
5 tbsp Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or to taste)

Directions:
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, mince the garlic cloves and add to a pan to saute with the lemon juice. Strain and rinse the artichokes and add to the pan.
- Add the strained pasta and toss together.
- Place on a plate and top with parsley, pine nuts, and a generous drizzle of Carapelli Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil (About 1 tbsp per serving).

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Organic #Unfiltered

Love for the land, respect for natrure: From knock

Love for the land, respect for natrure: From knocking the olives off the trees to bottling, our Organic extra virgin olive oil comes exclusively from organic farming.👨‍🌾 It is indicated for those who love delicious, healthy, natural foods. Have you given it a try?

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Organic

Baking with olive oil - if you’re not, you need

Baking with olive oil - if you’re not, you need to be! These blueberry thyme bars made with our 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, are the perfect mix and sweet and slightly savory. A fruity and balanced olive oil shortbread crust, with a hint of thyme, is the perfect compliment to the blueberry compote. Get the full recipe:

Blueberry Thyme shortbread bars by @kate.the.baker

For the blueberry compote:
3 cups of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup of sugar
½ tablespoon of lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons of water
For the olive oil shortbread
2 cups plus one tablespoon of flour
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup of Carapelli 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To make the compote:
Combine all ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 mintues. The blueberries should pop and release their juices and the compote should be reduced, thick and syrupy. Cool completely while making the shortbread

To make the shortbread:
Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9x9 square baking pan with foil or parchment. In a large bowl add 3 cups of flour, powdered sugar, salt and thyme. Whisk together to combine. Add olive oil and vanilla to the flour mixture and stir until fully incorporated (dough will be slightly crumbly). Reserve ½ of the dough for the crumble topping, press the remaining dough into the bottom of the pan evenly. Spread the cooled blueberry compote over the shortbread base. Add the remaining one tablespoon of flour to the reserved dough and crumbled together with a fork or your fingers. Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the compote.
Bake for an 60-70 minutes. The filling should be bubbly, and the crumble top should be lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Desserts #BakingRecipes #OliveOilDesserts

Sunday calls for baguettes and Bruschetta. Enrich

Sunday calls for baguettes and Bruschetta. Enrich the flavor of this delicious Italian starter with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Italian-crafted since 1893, our 100% Itaian oil will give a spicy touch and balanced bitterness to a freshly made Bruschetta with a single drizzle.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Bruschetta #Italian #ItalianRecipes

Century-old olive groves, with a wealth of history

Century-old olive groves, with a wealth of history in their roots, are the basis for creating this unique Italian extra virgin olive oil: Carapelli Oro Verde. Its golden-green color and fruity taste are crafted through the careful selection of high-quality olives for over 130 years.

Boast your Italian recipes witrh a pleasant bitterness and a spicy finish. Ideal for savoring right from the bottle.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #PastaRecipes #Italian #ItalianRecipes

The perfect Valentine's Day recipe:💕Roasted Zaa

The perfect Valentine's Day recipe:💕Roasted Zaa'tar Beet & White Bean Hummus 💕 Craft with Carapelli oils this Valentine's Day! Cover beets in our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sprinkle with za’atar seasoning and then roast with garlic cloves until soft. Blend with white beans, tahini, dairy-free yogurt, lemon juice, Finish by drizzling with our delicious oil for more flavor. Recipe by @healthylittlevittles:
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ROASTED BEETS
2 medium beets, trimmed + peeled
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Za’atar seasoning
Salt

HUMMUS
1 can great northern beans, drained
1/4 cup tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons dairy-free yogurt
2 tablespoons Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Za’atar seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Trim, peel and chop the beets and place them on a baking sheet along with 2 cloves of garlic. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of @carapelliusa Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sprinkle with za’atar and salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the beets are soft. Add the beans, tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, 2 additional tablespoons of @carapelliusa Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, za’atar and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Garnish with fresh microgreens, za’atar, and a drizzle of olive oil! Serve with chips, crackers or fresh veggies.

"When I create a dish that relies on a sauce for f

"When I create a dish that relies on a sauce for flavor, I want to use the best quality ingredients." says @cherryonmysundae about her Chicken Meatballs enhanced with a Pecan Romesco Sauce.

All you need is a bottle of Carapelli to get creative in the kitchen: She crafted this delicious dish with Carapelli Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: she used it to prepare the sauce and to drizzle over the meatballs for a perfect finish. Try it at home to see the delicious result yourself!

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Organic #ChickenMeatballs #RomescoSauce

Craft your festive tables with Carapelli extra vir

Craft your festive tables with Carapelli extra virgin olive oils.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #HolidayRecipes #HolidayTables #MerryChristmas #ChristmasTables #FestiveRecipes

It's soup season! 🥣 There's no better time to e

It's soup season! 🥣 There's no better time to enjoy hearty soup recipes enhanced with Carapelli extra virgin olive oils.

A generous drizzle of our Organic oil is what gives the unparalleled flavor to this leek soup. Made with organic olives, this eco-friendly extra virgin olive oil will add simple notes of leafy greens and vegetables with bitter and spicy notes to your favorite comfort foods.

#Carapelli #CarapelliOliveOil #EVOO #Organic #SoupSeason #SoupRecipes #LeekSoup

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