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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.

Miscellaneous Olive Oils There are other olive oils available to the consumer that are sold as value added products, such as light oils and flavored oils. The names given to these products do not necessarily determine the quality or grade of the oil, although the name may include the grade of the oil such as "Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil" or "Mild in Taste, Virgin Olive Oil".

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.

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.

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.

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 Dips | Common Base Ingredients Dips are most often prepared with a mixture of ingredients that complement other foods including raw vegetables, chips, crackers, or toast, which are dipped into the mixture; hence the name, dip.

Broccoli A vegetable consisting of dark green clusters of buds, known as florets, which grow on branching arms that connect to a thick leafy stalk. Broccoli is harvested before the buds begin to blossom.

Tomato Preparation | Tomato Cooking | Tips | Tomato Garnish Tomatoes In the plant family, the tomato is classified as a fruit (berry), but when eaten it resembles a vegetable.

Sweet Peppers | Chile Peppers |Pepper Preparation | Pepper Cooking | Tips Sweet Peppers A sweet pepper is a mild to sweet flavored pepper that can be eaten raw or cooked.

Cheeses of France: Ossau-Iraty to Vacherin Mont d'Or Ossau-Iraty A French cheese made from raw (unpasteurized) sheep's milk. The sheep's milk used for the cheese is obtained from Manech or Basco-Béarnaise ewes that are raised along the Pyrenees mountain range in the Basque region of France.

Soaking pork in a marinade is a good method for adding flavor and tenderizing the meat. A proper marinade should contain an acidic ingredient such as vinegar or wine, an oil such as olive oil, and seasonings such as herbs and spices.

Cooking fish and seafood recipes on the grill can be challenging if you don't know the proper methods for achieving the best results. Overcooking, which is one of the most common problems, is often the result of not only cooking the fish and seafood for too lengthy a period, but also because the incorrect grilling method or incorrect temperature was used.

Marinating | Marinades | Rubs | Rub Spices and Seasonings Marinating Soaking various cuts of meat in a marinade is a good method for adding flavor as well as helping to tenderize the meat.

Baking Millet | Baking Oats | Baking Rice | Baking Wild Rice Many grains can be cooked using the baking method, which is a dry heat cooking process that surrounds food with heat in an enclosed oven.

Radish Preparation | Radish Cooking Tips Radishes A root vegetable related to the turnip and horseradish family, with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor.

Whether you are serving classic cheese fondue or delectable chocolate dipping sauce, there are basic guidelines on how to fondue. We provide you with a good understanding of the fondue pot, accessories, safety procedures, and great ideas on dipping sauces and foods.

Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity. A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - PQ - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z  N - Ingredients Ingredient Amount Equivalents Navy Beans, dried 1 lb.

Marinating | Marinades | Rubs | Rub Spices and Seasonings Marinating Soaking various cuts of meat in a marinade is a good method for adding flavor as well as helping to tenderize the meat.

Contamination Prevention | Cooking Safety | Proper Storage Contamination Prevention Cleanliness: A clean working environment is essential in the prevention of contamination in working with pasta and other foods.