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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Vegetable soup with matzo balls in a bowl and pot, fresh parsley, garlic, and olive oil on a kitchen counter.

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25 min • Easy • 6 to 19 servings

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Chopped liver

30 min • Easy • 4 to 6 servings

Creamy caramel pudding topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt, with a saucepan, whisk, and milk in the background.

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60 min • Easy to Moderate • 6 to 10 servings

Creamy asparagus pasta topped with sliced boiled eggs, garnished with fresh herbs.

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35 min • Easy to Moderate • 2 to 4 servings

Creamy hummus served in a bowl, garnished with olive oil and paprika, placed on a beige cloth with garlic, tahini, and olive oil in the background.

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