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When cooking, what's the difference between Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Several of my recipes for the week call for Olive Oil, but I have EVOO. Can I use it, or do I need pure Olive Oil? ... (Asked by Maria)
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I don't think it will make much of a difference, but I know that EVOO has a more unique taste than regular olive oil. I don't see how it will change how the finished dish tastes like though. So knock yourself out......(Answered by Cherrin)

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What kind of olive oil is best for all purpose cooking? Ive been using classic olive oil which is yellow in color, but I noticed alot of chefs on tv use olive oil when cooking and the color looks light green. What kind is the best to use? ... (Asked by juju)
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Any kind is ok it depends on personal taste. The different colors come from the different kinds of olive oil. Extra virgin - comes from the first pressing -dark green in color Virgin -comes from the second and third pressing - usually a little lighter in color than extra virgin. Olive oil - comes from all other pressings usually light green or yellow in color Hope this helps...(Answered by BrettStouffer)

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Should I add olive oil to noodles before putting them in the fridge overnight? I want to put some left-over pasta in the fridge to use some other time. I don't want the noodles to stick together. Should I mix in some olive oil? Will that keep the pasta from being stuck together when I remove them from the fridge in about 22 hours? Is this a good method? ... (Asked by winback)
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i would recommend adding the olive oil when you are ready to reheat the noodles. That will unstick them and prevent them from drying out when you reheat them....(Answered by Skylar)

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Can I re-use olive oil and vinegar mix that was used as a marinade? I had cherry peppers marinating in olive oil and vinegar for a few days in the fridge. The proscuitto and provolone was stuffed in the peppers after I took them out of the marinade. I hate to throw away all this olive oil (being so expensive)! Could I save the mixture for another recipe in the future? ... (Asked by LucyWillow0607)
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Sure The only time you should ever NOT reuse it is if you have raw meats sitting in it (beef, pork, chicken, etc), or items that have been in contact with those items. With those, throw the marinade....(Answered by Kissa M)

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Can I substitute olive oil for canola oil? I have a recipe that calls for canola oil in sauteing onions, and all I have is olive oil. ... (Asked by Kiwi)
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Olive oil is BEAUTIFUL for cooking with, especially sauteeing onions, garlic, ginger...things like this. It adds a fabulous flavour. And if you take it one step further, olive oil is great when caramelizing onions if you want to cook them more. I cook with it all the time....(Answered by Tropicales)

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How to make an olive oil dipping for bread? I remember eating it at italian restaurants. Whats in there? I have extra virgin olive oil and it tastes funny and smell funny when hot. I just bought this oil, maybe im not used to it. Is regular olive oil better tasting? ... (Asked by PEW PEW!)
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They have flavored olive oils now that are great for this. Pour it in a bowl with some fresh oregano and dip....(Answered by Been There~Done That!)

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Why is olive oils better for cooking? I always heard that olive oils are better for cooking, but if they are why do they have so much more fat in them? ... (Asked by briangel02)
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Just for your info, all oil contains the same fat content: 14 grams of fat per tablespoon. It's the saturated fat content that varies. Some claim that certain oils are better for you. I like to agree with Dean Ornish on this subject- no oil is good for you. It all contains fat, and the disadvantages of oil outweigh(literally) the advantages. Just thought you might like to know! - Type of Oil or Fat Saturated Mono unsaturated Poly unsaturated Smoke Point[1] Uses Butter 66% 30% 4% 150 °C cooking, baking, condiment, sauces, flavoring Ghee, clarified butter 65% 32% 3% 190 °C deep frying, cooking, sauteing, condiment, ...(Answered by onesmaartlady)

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How much olive oil is needed to cover the sun dried tomatoes? I want to make homemade sun dried tomatoes from my garden but I want to know how much olive oil it needs to cover the dried tomatoes? Thanks for your kind answer. ... (Asked by Maam)
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You just need to barley cover the tomatoes with the oil...(Answered by Miami Chef)

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What is the best olive oil and brand to use on breads? I cant ever seem to find the type of olive oil they use in Italian restaurants. I hear extra virgin olive oil or whatever is the best, but what brand? ... (Asked by Question Asker)
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Any type of Extra Virgin Olive Oil will do excellently with bread, whether it's for brushing on top of the bread for garlic toast, or to use for dipping. My favorite recipe for dipping is: EVOO fresh basil, torn - not chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced fine 'tich of salt & pepper 'tich of oregano - dried. Using a fork, push down and mix together ingredients. Let sit for several hours, and every now-and-then, remash with fork. Now, the next question would be...what type of bread to use? LOL French, Sourdough or any that you like! Enjoy - and good eating!...(Answered by DiDi Dvora J)

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Can i use olive oil for butter in shortbread? Or use butter but add a little olive oil. I found it easier to whisk the mixture. Now i am wondering if i can use all olive oil instead of butter, since its healthier. ... (Asked by CrossRoadBlues)
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Personally, I wouldn't. Shortbread is supposed to be dry and flaky and using oil in baking helps keep the cake or cookies moist and soft. Also, the olive oil might give the shortbread a funny taste. Bear in mind as well that when you cook with olive oil it isn't actually that much healthier. Olive oil denatures when cooked so it loses some of its healthy properties....(Answered by Sweetie Pie)

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