"MAYA" > wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> Can anyone suggest some recipes that specifically use extra-virgin olive
> oil? I bought two liters at a sale.
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> MAYA

EVOO is a wonderful flavoring agent and is excellent is salads and other
"cold" oil uses. It also makes a very good dip for rustic breads ( no
wonder bread please).

It is also wonderful for general sautéing and frying just be sure not to
burn the oil see below.

Dimitri

Smoke Point of Various Oils and Fats
Type of Oil or Fat - RefinedSmoke Point Cooking Methods
Avocado Oil 520ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil
Safflower Oil 510ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill,
Broil, Baking
Almond Oil 495ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Soybean Oil 450ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Corn Oil450ºF Sauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Sunflower Oil 450ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil, Baking
Peanut Oil 450ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Cottonseed Oil 420ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill,
Broil
Sesame Seed Oil (Light) 410ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry,
Grill, Broil, Baking
Olive Oil 410ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Grape Seed Oil 400ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill,
Broil, Baking
Canola Oil 400ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking
Walnut Oil 400ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil
Lard 375ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Baking
Vegetable Shortening 325ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Baking
Butter 300ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Grill, Broil, Baking

Type of Oil or Fat - UnrefinedSmoke Point Cooking Methods

Sesame Seed Oil 350ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil, Baking
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin or Virgin) 320ºFSauté, Pan-fry, Sear, Stir-fry,
Grill, Broil, Baking
Peanut Oil 320ºFLight sauté, Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking
Soybean Oil3 20ºFLight sauté, Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking
Corn Oil 320ºFLight sauté, Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking
Walnut Oil 320ºFLight sauté, Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking
Sunflower Oil 225ºFBlend it with oils with higher smoke points for low
heat cooking
Canola Oil 225ºFBlend it with oils with higher smoke points for low heat
cooking
Safflower Oil 225ºFBlend it with oils with higher smoke points for low
heat cooking