Olive Oil Recipes

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The Fat Olive

Not all fats are created equal. We’re all about the healthy fats in the olive fruit, the ones that protect our bodies and help prevent all the bad stuff by filling us up with all the good stuff. Join us as we share delicious recipes, fun insights and intriguing views on what makes extra virgin olive oil so special.

Greek Fava with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.

Greek Split Pea Dip (Fava) | PJ Kabos Recipe

Often mistaken for hummus, traditional Greek Fava is actually made from yellow split peas rather than chickpeas. Discover this creamy Mediterranean classic recipe finished with lemon and high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.

Bowl of Mediterranean yellow split pea soup garnished with feta cheese, fresh greens, and extra virgin olive oil, served with pita bread, lemon, onion, and a tin of PJ Kabos Family Reserve Medium olive oil on a bright white background.

Yellow Split Pea Soup | PJ Kabos Recipe

Made with yellow split peas, onions, celery, lemon, feta, and high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil, this traditional Mediterranean soup transforms humble ingredients into a nourishing and satisfying meal.

Savory chicken and vegetable pilaf made with PJ KABOS high-phenolic EVOO. Roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, and saffron rice are visible.

Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf | PJ Kabos Recipe

While rice may be universal, pilaf reminds us that how you cook it—and what you cook it with, like high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil—tells a deeper cultural story.

Plate of crispy feta bites drizzled with high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil, garnished with black sesame seeds and honey, served alongside a bottle of PJ Kabos Family Reserve Medium olive oil.

Feta Bites | PJ Kabos Recipe

Rooted in the Greek meze tradition... these bite-sized creations offer a contemporary twist on a timeless classic.

A bowl of Avgolemono Chicken Soup with a bottle of PJ Kabos High-Phenolic Olive Oil sitting ready to eat on a table.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) | PJ Kabos Recipe

This chicken soup is perfect any time of year—refreshing and hydrating in the summer, cozy and comforting in the winter.

Traditional Greek stuffed tomatoes filled with rice and herbs on a ceramic plate overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in bright natural daylight, styled in a clean Mediterranean aesthetic. Served with potatoes and Greek yogurt.

Gemista: Greek Stuffed Vegetables | PJ Kabos Mediterranean Traditions

From ancient traditions to modern Greek kitchens, discover the story behind gemista—a timeless dish of stuffed vegetables that celebrates fresh ingredients, generous olive oil, and the warmth of Mediterranean family life.

American Banana Bread | PJ Kabos Recipe

Are those bananas on your counter looking a little tired? Don’t throw them away—they’re perfect for making a moist, flavorful banana bread with high-phenolic olive oil.

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista) | PJ Kabos Recipe

A beloved Greek classic filled with rice, herbs, and the flavors of the Mediterranean — slowly baked until tender and richly infused with high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.

"Psarosoupa" — A Modern Take on an Ancient Greek Mediterranean Fish Soup | PJ Kabos Recipe

Psarosoupa—Fish Soup When I first came to Greece, I was amazed at how much I loved the basic fish soup that I was introduced to by my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law simply called it "fish soup"—or as she said in Greek, "psarosoupa." Psári means fish, and soupa means soup. Basic Greek Mediterranean classic fish soup prepared using a copious amount of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil for taste and goodness. Nothing more, just “psarosoupa,” she would say as she generously d

Greek Cheese & Olive Oil Savory Bun Recipe & Video—"Tiropita Koulouriou"

Savor the rich, nutritious flavors of this ancient Greek-inspired bun, a wholesome alternative to store-bought cheesy snacks in a bag.

Olive Oil Hamburger Recipe & Video / Hamburger verses Burger: What's the difference?

This recipe brings together the juiciness of beef, the rich flavors of high-phenolic olive oil, & grilled vegetables nestled within a bun.

A bowl of traditional Greek braised green beans (fasolakia) with baby potatoes, tomatoes, feta, fresh herbs, and crusty bread, served on a bright Mediterranean table with olives, olive branches, and a place setting ready for dinner.

Greek Braised Green Beans (Fasolakia) | PJ Kabos Recipe

Discover how to make traditional Greek braised green beans (fasolakia), a classic ladera dish slowly simmered with tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, and generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil.

Classic and authentic Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata ta and oregano beside a bottle of PJ Kabos Family Reserve Organic Robust high-phenolic EVOO.

Authentic & Classic Greek Salad with Extra Virgin Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Recipe

Do you know what an authentic Greek salad actually is? You might be surprised to learn that vinegar isn't part of it! Discover how a few fresh ingredients and a generous amount of EVOO come together to create this nutritious Greek classic.