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Appetizers anyone can make

Appetizers anyone can make
Figs stuffed with parmesan and wrapped in bacon

Monday, January 31, 2011

Oils-What oils do you cook with?

Oils-Do you know your oils

Left to Right:
Extra Virgin Olive oil, Avocado Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Pumpkin See oil, Sesame Chili Oil
Not shown here, but some staples are Canola Oil and Peanut oil for frying
This is just a sampling of what is available.  Try new oils, and see what it does for your recipes and vinaigrette's.  These just happen to be what is on hand at this moment. 

  • The extra virgin olive oil I use in so much, it's my go to oil for stir fry etc.-very healthy oil.
  • The Avocado oil is excellent in vinaigrette's, but I love it on a large prime rib roast with herbs.
  • Hazelnut oil adds a nice nutty touch to recipes for baked goods, pancakes, etc.
  • The Chili oil is best in Kung Pao chicken or adding a small amount with other less strong oils.
  • Canola oil is another healthy choice, can take high temperatures without burning, good deep frying choice.
  • Peanut oil is a good frying oil too, but some recipes, it can have too strong a flavor, so Canola is best there, for example, crab is too delicate, and would be lost in peanut oil.

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