Gift Basket Ideas with Olive Oil

Include bread and olive oil in your gift basket with a recipe for a great olive-oil-based dip.

To an Italian food lover or a olive oil lover in general, a gift basket containing olive oil is a great gift. Olive oil can be used for many things such as a dip for bread, on salads or added to a pan while cooking. Pair the olive oil with various other products to complement the oil and give the gift receiver new ideas about ways to use the oil.

Olive Oil Dipping Basket

Coupled with the correct spices, olive oil provides a great base for many Italian dips. Create a basket that contains olive oil, a dipping bowl and dipping seasonings. Choose a dipping bowl that is aligned with the recipient's personal style to add even more personalization to this custom gift. Many stores sell packaged dipping seasonings that you can purchase and include. Alternatively, you can personalize the gift further and purchase individual items such as Parmesan cheese, red pepper and red tomato basil to include with the oil and bowl.

Olive Oil Recipe Book

Olive oil can be used to prepare many different meals. If the person to whom you are giving the gift likes to cook or is interested in learning to cook new Italian dishes, he will greatly appreciate this basket. Include a bottle of olive oil with a cookbook. Skim through the cookbook for any recipes you may think your friend or family member will find particularly interesting, and bookmark the page. Include some of the ingredients in the basket to help get them started.

Multiple Oils Basket

Create a basket containing a few different types of olive oils and vinegars that can be used for cooking, salads or in dips. Include oils such as spiced, Greek, basil, white truffle, lemon or chipotle. Including multiple oils in the basket may introduce your friend or family member to her new favorite oil. Include a variety of oils to provide a wide range of flavors that can be enjoyed each night in a new dish.

Pasta Basket

Using olive oil in noodle dishes prevents the noodles from sticking together and adds a boost of flavor to the dish. Include a bottle of basic extra virgin olive oil or one with more flavoring, such as garlic olive oil. Include various types of pastas such as bow ties, angel hair, fettuccine and shells. Add marinara, Alfredo or pesto sauce to complete the pasta basket. Add a wedge of Parmesan cheese for an extra bonus!

References

• The Olive Tap: Gourmet Gift Baskets
• The Olive Oil Shops: Gift Baskets
• Oil And Vinegar: The Stylish Olive Oil Bread Dipping Dish
• The Olive Branch Inc: Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils