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Oil Extraction Methods | Types of Edible Liquid FatsOlive Oil Basics | Types of Olive Oil
Oil Extraction Methods
There are numerous edible oils obtained from plant sources that are used for hundreds of culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.
Types of Fat Structures | Fat Composition of Oils and Solid FatsThe Controversy over Coconut Oil | Olive Oil Nutritional Facts
Types of Fat Structures
All edible oils and solid fats are 100% fat, but the components that make up the fat structure of a particular edible fat are important in determining whether or not it is considered healthy.
Storage of Liquid Fats | Storage of Solid FatsDeep-Frying Safety Tips | Olive Oil Handling/Safety/Storage
Guidelines for Storage of Liquid Fats
General Guidelines
Air, heat, light, and age affect the quality and the shelf life of many types of edible oils, which deteriorate through oxidation (rancidity).
Marketing Methods | Quality Factors | Purchasing Tips | Read the Label
Olive oil has been a staple in the Mediterranean diet for centuries and has also become very popular in the United States as well.
Refined Olive Oil
Three types of olive oil are available as a result of refining processes:
Refined Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Olive Pomace Oil
Refined Olive Oil
Olive oil known as "Refined Oil" is obtained from refining virgin olive oil that has defects.
Cooking Times | Baking Fish | Pan-frying Fish | Deep-Frying FishGrilling & Broiling Fish | Doneness | Cooking Tips
Fish can be prepared using almost any type of cooking method including baking, steaming, frying, grilling, broiling, or slow cooking.
Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food
Amount
Substitute
Allspice
1 tsp
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips
There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.
Garlic Yield | Garlic Preparation | Garlic Cooking | Tips
Garlic
A bulbous plant consisting of single head containing smaller bulbs or cloves individually wrapped in papery skins, which are all wrapped tightly together with another layer of dry papery skin, forming the bulb head.
Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin olive oil grades are produced in the same manner as extra virgin grades. The oil is not refined or processed after pressing. The natural acidity levels are greater than extra virgin grades, ranging from 1.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oils are produced from the first pressing, which is performed within 24 to 72 hours of harvesting. Mechanical or hand pressing are the only methods used to obtain extra virgin olive oil.
Grilling Methods | Grilling Times | Checking Doneness | Grilling Tips
The grilling process cooks foods over a heat source, either directly, indirectly, or a combination of both.
Grilling | Grilling Method & TimeGrilling Ham Slices | Grilling Whole Ham | Tips
Grilling is a dry heat cooking method that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle.
Grilling is a cooking method that uses dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. Grilling infuses the chicken with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process.
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Measuring Equipment | Dry and Solid Measures | Liquid MeasuresMiscellaneous Measures | Measuring Tips
Proper measuring of ingredients is important to successful cooking and baking.
Grilling and broiling are very similar methods of cooking chicken. They both use a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. Also, grilling infuses the chicken with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process. When broiling, this infusion of flavor does not occur.
Tomato Sauces | Barbecue Sauces | Hot Sauces | Grill Sauces | Seafood Sauces
Tomato Sauces
Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is made from fresh tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours and then strained.
Chili or Chile Sauce
A sauce or condiment that can be made from any one of many different chili peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor. This sauce may be blended with vinegar, herbs, garlic, and other seasonings to produce a somewhat sweet and spicy flavored chili sauce that can be red, green, yellow, or brown in color.