Oils are one of the most important items in your kitchen, yet hardly
anyone ever talks about them. But Food Correspondent Emeril Lagasse
does. Join him for Oils 101: the answer to all your cooking oil
questions!
All-purpose oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil... with all these
choices, how are you supposed to know what cooking oil goes with what
foods? GMA Food Correspondent Emeril Lagasse has all the answers to
your cooking oil questions in Oils 101.
Oils 101 with Emeril Lagasse
Buying & Storing Tips:
1. Replace all oils every 6 to 12 months
2. Store all oils away from heat and sunlight
3. Buy only what you need!
Cooking:
1. For deep fat frying: all-purpose oils
2. For shallow pan frying: all-purpose oils
3. Sauteing: Olive oil
4. Cold Salads: Any nut or seed oils, sesame, or extra virgin olive oil
Money Saving:
1. Buy generic all-purpose oils
2. Mix olive oil with canola or vegetable oil to make it last longer
3. Use a spray bottle for olive oil for healthier cooking
4. Make your own herb-flavored olive oils!
