Without seeing the recipe, I can't be sure. Blended olive oil is usually made of olive oil and another neutral vegetable oil, both for lower cost and a more neutral flavor. But I'm guessing the recipe author specified that because one or both of these reasons: 1) other flavors are so strong that an assertive-tasting extra virgin olive oil would be lost in the mixture; 2) to save money on the ingredients. You can buy a blended oil in many grocery stores, make your own, or just use any neutral-tasting or light oil you have on hand.
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Blended olive oil is usually made of olive oil and another neutral vegetable oil, both for lower cost and a more neutral flavor.
But I'm guessing the recipe author specified that because one or both of these reasons:
1) other flavors are so strong that an assertive-tasting extra virgin olive oil would be lost in the mixture;
2) to save money on the ingredients.
You can buy a blended oil in many grocery stores, make your own, or just use any neutral-tasting or light oil you have on hand.