Top 5 Simple Dishes with Olive Oil (That Anyone Can Make) Olive oil is the foundation of every Mediterranean meal — especially when it comes from the south, where olive trees grow in red soil and stone, like those in the Primošten groves of OPG Branko Marinov. In these five simple recipes, olive oil plays the main role, and each dish reveals a different part of its character. 1. Bruschetta with Olive Oil and Garlic Press enter or click to view image in full size Crispy bruschetta drizzled with extra virgin olive oil from OPG Branko Marinov A simple dish that shows, in just a few minutes, how something “small” can taste surprisingly big. Ingredients Bread Olive oil Garlic Salt, pepper Optional: cherry tomatoes, basil Preparation Toast the bread. Rub it with fresh garlic. Drizzle with aromatic olive oil. Add tomatoes if you like. Olive oil is the star here — the dish is only as good as the oil you use. 2. Roasted Eggplant with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Goat Cheese Press enter or click to vie...