In our house, we have learned to reach for olive oil when we do the majority of our cooking. It is a MUCH healthier choice than butter, and even than most other liquid oils, because it is chock full of the “good” fat! We actually use extra light tasting olive oil so that we can use it in a wider range of dishes.

Because we use extra light tasting olive oil, I sometimes forget the wonderful flavor that other types of olive oil really have. This is why I’m so glad I had the opportunity to try Garlic Gold Oil, which is widely recognized as the finest tasting garlic-infused organic extra-virgin olive oil on the market. I can tell you from personal experience that this particular type of olive oil has brought several dishes we have made to new heights. It is FANTASTIC! Most recently, I turned to this oil as a butter substitute for a delicious pasta dish that called for 1/4 cup of butter (yikes!). I decided to do 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of the Garlic Gold oil, and the end result was spectacular (much better than when using the full amount of butter, as I will admit to having done in the past).

Garlic Gold Oil comes in an 8.44 oz bottle for $9.95! If you are able to do so, I’d recommend going this route, as I think these bottles make perfect gift ideas for anyone who likes to cook. And you might go through more than 1 bottle, yourself! A bottle will last 6-12 months once it is opened, as long as it is stored in a cool, dark place. Did you know that liquid oils will go rancid if left in the sunlight? It is true!

Once you taste this stuff, I think you will quickly come up with many uses for it in your own kitchen. But if you are feeling stumped, Garlic Gold has a great selection of recipes for you to try on their site!