{"id":5795,"date":"2026-05-08T07:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:33:00","slug":"traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional country recipes with extra virgin olive oil: authentic flavors of Italian cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra virgin olive oil has always been at the heart of Mediterranean cuisine and ancient Italian peasant recipes. In rural families every dish was born from simple, seasonal and genuine ingredients, enhanced by the intense aroma of EVO oil. Even today these recipes tell of traditions passed down through generations and bring authentic flavors back to the table that never go out of fashion.  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343e3d;color:#343e3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Bread_and_oil_the_symbol_of_simplicity\" >Bread and oil: the symbol of simplicity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Preparation\" >Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Apulian_acquasale_the_poor_recipe_with_authentic_taste\" >Apulian acquasale: the poor recipe with authentic taste<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Preparation-2\" >Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Broad_beans_and_chicory_the_great_classic_of_rural_cuisine\" >Broad beans and chicory: the great classic of rural cuisine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Ingredients-3\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Preparation-3\" >Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Friselle_with_tomato_and_EVO_oil\" >Friselle with tomato and EVO oil<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Ingredients-4\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Preparation-4\" >Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#Grilled_vegetables_with_extra_virgin_olive_oil\" >Grilled vegetables with extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/traditional-country-recipes-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-authentic-flavors-of-italian-cuisine\/#The_importance_of_choosing_a_quality_extra_virgin_oil\" >The importance of choosing a quality extra virgin oil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_extra_virgin_oil_is_essential_in_peasant_cooking\"><\/span>Why extra virgin oil is essential in peasant cooking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the peasant tradition, extra virgin olive oil was not just a condiment, but a true protagonist of everyday cooking. It was used to enrich poor dishes, preserve foods and give flavor to even the simplest ingredients. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to its nutritional properties, EVO oil offers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>natural antioxidants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good fats useful for well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>intense and authentic flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high digestibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>great versatility in the kitchen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bread_and_oil_the_symbol_of_simplicity\"><\/span>Bread and oil: the symbol of simplicity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the oldest recipes of peasant cuisine is the classic bread and oil, a simple but incredibly tasty preparation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>homemade bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>halls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oregano or fresh tomato<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightly toast the bread and season it with plenty of EVO oil and a pinch of salt. For an even richer taste, fresh tomatoes or oregano can be added. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apulian_acquasale_the_poor_recipe_with_authentic_taste\"><\/span>Apulian acquasale: the poor recipe with authentic taste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acquasale is one of the signature preparations of Apulian peasant tradition. Fresh, simple and full of Mediterranean flavor. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>stale bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ripe tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation-2\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bread is softened with water and seasoned with fresh tomatoes, onion, oregano and plenty of EVO oil.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta-682x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta-768x1154.webp 768w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta-600x901.webp 600w, https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Olio-Bruschetta.webp 1023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broad_beans_and_chicory_the_great_classic_of_rural_cuisine\"><\/span>Broad beans and chicory: the great classic of rural cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broad beans and chicory represent one of the most beloved traditional dishes of southern Italy.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-3\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dried broad beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wild chicories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation-3\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fava beans are cooked slowly until they become a soft cream, accompanied by the boiled chicory and dressed with raw extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friselle_with_tomato_and_EVO_oil\"><\/span>Friselle with tomato and EVO oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friselle are a typical Southern Italian specialty and one of the most popular summer dishes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-4\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>friselle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>halls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation-4\"><\/span>Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The friselle are soaked lightly with water and seasoned with fresh tomato, basil and plenty of EVO oil.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/olioRavece_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2540\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grilled_vegetables_with_extra_virgin_olive_oil\"><\/span>Grilled vegetables with extra virgin olive oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetables were the absolute stars of peasant cooking. Eggplants, zucchini, peppers and onions were grilled and seasoned with EVO oil, garlic and fresh herbs. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This simple side dish enhances the natural flavors of vegetables and goes well with any dish.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_choosing_a_quality_extra_virgin_oil\"><\/span>The importance of choosing a quality extra virgin oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prepare truly authentic recipes, it is essential to use a high-quality extra virgin oil. A good EVO oil must have: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fruity scent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balanced taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bright color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>low acidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing an artisanal oil means enhancing each recipe and rediscovering the genuine flavors of rural tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extra virgin olive oil has always been at the heart of Mediterranean cuisine and ancient Italian peasant recipes. In rural families every dish was born from simple, seasonal and genuine ingredients, enhanced by the intense aroma of EVO oil. Even today these recipes tell of traditions passed down through generations and bring authentic flavors back [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5796,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oil-and-olives-in-the-kitchen"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5795"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5795\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}