Olive Oil Tips
Store olive oil in a cool, dark place. It keeps better than any other vegetable oil, although ideally it should be used within 1 year after purchase. There's no need to refrigerate, but if you do, it gets cloudy. Just let it come to room temp before using. Olive oil is perfect for salad dressings & vegetable marinades. For delicious bread with a Mediterranean flair, rub bread with a piece of garlic; then brush lightly with olive oil. Bake in hot oven until heated through. Olive oil can also be used for sautéing & frying. To make great croutons, heat a thin layer of oil in lg skillet with 1-2 peeled halved garlic cloves. Add bread cubes & sauté over med heat, turning to toast bread on all sides. Remove & discard garlic; serve croutons over salad or soup. Grains To discourage insects such as weevils from setting up home in your grains & legumes, try this age-old trick. Drop a dried chile pepper or bay leaf into each jar. These colorful plants are nontoxic & have natural insect-repelling properties. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change the courage to change the person I can and the wisdom to know I am that person." ~Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
