Does anyone put a few drops of olive oil in boiling pasta water to keep the water from boiling over and at the same time, not enough so that the sauce will still stick or is any oil a no no. I’ve heard both schools. (4 replies, last updated by greglor November 16, 2007)

I tend to use olive oil anytime I cook, out of habit (the bottle is always right there by the stove) and because I love it. I do this even when a recipe calls for vegetable oil or canola oil. What is the difference and why should... (5 replies, last updated by Den February 23, 2007)

Hi hounds! Adding oil while boiling pasta prevents them from clumping. It also helps previnting boil over. But oil prevent from pasta to absorb sauce. Houders, what is your preference and why? (19 replies, last updated by DGresh June 23, 2007)

I recently heard on a NPR radio program that the majority of imported Extra Vrgin Olive oil is diluted anyway where.on Long Island can I get the real deal or what brand can be trusted.???????Awhile back I had purchased a Lebanese... (17 replies, last updated by westchesterdiner November 8, 2009)

For oils that you may use infrequently or over a long period of time, such as sesame, walnut, chili, peanut and the like, or big jugs of anything, you can prevent them from becoming rancid after you open them by adding the... (3 replies, last updated by Pinky October 8, 2009)

Anyone recommend any stores where I can purchase Grapeseed Oil in larger qtys or small 17/liter jars in cases... We go through this much faster than OO . (1 reply, last updated by goodhealthgourmet September 14, 2009)

What cooking oils do CHers use for different tasks and can anyone provide smoking points for different mainstream oils? Personally, I use olive oil whenever I can. If I need a higher smoke point, I will use a blend of olive and... (7 replies, last updated by Chefpaulo September 7, 2009)

A lot of online sources say you can buy chili oil at chinese restaurants. Has anyone tried to do this in Boston or know any good places to get it from, and is it significantly better than the commercially bottled stuff? (13 replies, last updated by magic August 27, 2009)

When a recipe calls for a "neutral oil", I have used canola oil in the past. However, it is higher in vitamin K, which is a no-no for patients on Coumadin, as is my husband. When a recipe calls for canola oil, what is the best... (4 replies, last updated by bulavinaka August 1, 2009)

Olive oil? Never heard of it. Is this anything like EVOO?-Rachel Ray. Couldn’t resist a cheap shot. I looked up rancid olive oil and it seems, at least a year opened if kept in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed dark... (8 replies, last updated by C. Hamster August 11, 2009)

Does anybody know of a reliable website where I can buy truly excellent olive oil online? Thanks in advance (18 replies, last updated by riverwalk August 9, 2009)

I need an organic olive oil that is not extra virgin. Preferably in Dallas. Anyone know of any good ones. I need it for cooking so It has to be able to withstand a little more heat that an extra virgin can. thanks (8 replies, last updated by winefan10 July 19, 2009)

Cottonseed oil is widely available for use on Passover. You might be able to find it year-round at kosher groceries and the kosher section of supermarkets. (12 replies, last updated by jayt90 July 11, 2009)

I just got a bottle of white truffle oil for a gift. I plan on using it on pasta and risotto, but what else can I use this on? (19 replies, last updated by Blizza22 July 22, 2009)

Where’s the best place to get some great olive oil as gifts? TIA (19 replies, last updated by rose water July 23, 2009)