Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

"One thing a home chef can never have too much of is super high-quality extra virgin olive oil; whether it’s to provide the final touch on roasted veggies, to toss with freshly cooked pasta, or to drizzle over a nicely seared steak. With that in mind, as we approach the big, year-end holidays, we’ve got a great gift suggestion for any straggling foodies still on your list. Imported from the island of Crete, the fabled home of the Minotaur, Trader Joe’s Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made exclusively from bold and peppery Koroneiki olives harvested in the Cretan region of Chania; comes packaged in a handsome, hefty, giftable bottle; and will be a boon to any epicurean’s pantry. Big and flavorful, with a smooth and fruity finish, this is the kind of EVOO that’s best employed in situations where you can truly savor it—less of a cooking Olive Oil, and more of a finishing Olive Oil. We’re particularly partial to mixing it into salad dressings, marinades, and herby dips, or even just simply dunking into it with bits of crusty bread."