Cooking oils play an essential role in our daily lives. We use them to sauté vegetables, fry chicken, make salad dressings, and many other cooking processes. However, not all oils are created equal, and some are better for our health than others. In this blog, we will discuss why cooking with olive oil is better than cooking with coconut oil …
Olive oil is a staple in many kitchens around the world, and for good reason. It is an excellent source of healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. One particular compound found in olive oil, oleocanthal, has gained attention for its potential health benefits. Oleocanthal is a phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil. It is responsible for the peppery, pungent …
Greek and Italian olive oils can vary in terms of their flavor, aroma, and quality. Here are a few key differences between Greek and Italian olive oils: Varieties of olives: Different varieties of olives are used to produce olive oil in Greece and Italy. Greek olive oils are typically made from a variety of olives called Koroneiki, which are known …
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How to Deglaze with Balsamic Vinegar Tweet After meat, poultry, or fish has been sautéed in olive oil and the food and any excess oil has been removed from thee pan, deglazing is done by adding a small amount of balsamic to the pan and stirring to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. The mixture often become a …
Tweet How to Emulsify Emulsifying will allow you to evenly disperse a vinaigrette flavor over salads and fruit. Slowly add olive oil to a balsamic while whisking vigorously, which disperses and suspends minute droplets of one liquid throughout the other to make a thick, satiny liquid. For a vinaigrette, the usual ration of balsamic to EVOO is 1:3.
Tweet How to Marinate The purpose of marinating is for the food to absorb the flavors of the marinade or, as in the case of a tough cut of meat, to tenderize it. Because most marinades contain acidic ingredients the marinating should be done in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel container or in a ziplock bag — NEVER in …
Kalamata Olive and Garlic Bread This bread was created from leftover dough after making a foccacia dressed with Kalamata olives, garlic, and olive oil. This version has the olives and garlic baked in the bread. Prep: 30 mins Cook: 30 mins Additional: 1 hr Total: 2 hrs Servings: 12 Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients Ingredient Checklist • 4 cups …
RECIPE Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino This easy side dish sports the lovely green and red to make your holiday table even more festive. Quick, simple, and delicious! Ingredients 8 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 3 garlic cloves slightly crushed, or minced if you are going to leave in the sauce for extra flavor • ½-1 tablespoon dried red chili …
By JEDHA DENING on October 20, 2016 Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. According to the CDC, from 2008-2011 an estimated 30.8 million adults suffered from OA in the United States, and by 2040 it is estimated there will be 78 million arthritis sufferers. Sixty-two percent of adults with arthritis are under 65 years of age, 1 …
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Walnuts have always been known as a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. They were consumed as nuts since time immemorial. Over the last few decades we have come across the benefits that walnut oil has for our skin, hair and health as well. Its consumption has seen many changing trends in the last few decades. It has varied benefits …
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