Using Olive Oil: good or cheap?

To use the good olive or the cheap olive, that is the question. A general rule of thumb is to reserve the expensive olive oils for dishes that don’t expose them to high heat. In those cases use a good cheap olive oil becuase odds are you won’t taste the difference.

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Grilled goat cheese on toast with mixed greens, beets, and chutney, accompanied by a jar of chutney and olive oil in a cozy kitchen setting.

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20 min • Easy • 2 servings

Colorful sautéed bell peppers and onions in a white bowl, with garlic, olive oil, and a cast-iron skillet in the background.

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25 min • Easy • 2 to 4 servings

Freshly baked sugar cookies stacked on a plate in a cozy kitchen setting with mixer and mixing bowl in the background.

“Sugar Cookies, sans Pickle Juice”

32 min • Easy • 24 to 36 servings

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on a beige plate, placed on a wooden kitchen counter.

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon

20 min • Easy • 2 to 3 servings

Savory braised beef slices in rich sauce served on a white plate, set on a wooden kitchen counter with a mortar and pestle in the background.

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70 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 servings

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