How to Identify High Quality Olive Oil: You also need to learn how to determine whether the olive oil you’re about to use is still fresh. Here are four signs of defective olive oil, as reported by Olive Oil Times: •Rancidity: Remember that rancid olive oil smells like crayons, […]
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Crispy Delicious Falafel: This homemade falafel recipe is absolutely delicious, and remarkably crispy! Be sure to allow 4 hours soaking time for the chickpeas, preferably overnight. Then, the falafel mixture is super easy to make in a food processor. Recipe yields 12 to 13 falafels (see notes […]
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How Does Olive Oil Work Olive Oil Is Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats. … But the predominant fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content. The benefits of olive oil come from its biologically active compounds. According to Alternative Medicine […]
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Nacho Flavored Roasted Chickpeas: These roasted chickpeas have a tasty nacho flavor that aims to please. There are never any leftovers when I make these! Serve immediately, while they are still crispy. Nacho Flavored Roasted Chickpeas Print Recipe CourseSide Dish, Snacks CuisineAll Round Servings Prep Time 28 […]
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How to Make Olive Oil: The craft of making olive oil has been mastered in the Mediterranean region over thousands of years now. Each grower can have a unique way of tending the trees and producing the oil. The trees are matured for several years before they […]
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Roasted Bell Peppers with Sunflower Seeds: A great starter for any dinner that’s quick and easy. Rosemary adds an aromatic flavor to the bell peppers, and the sunflower seeds add to the texture of the dish. These turned out great. I used yellow and orange peppers. I […]
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Potential Benefits of Olive Oil: If used properly, olive oil may be one of the healthiest oils you can add to your diet. Research has shown that it may help with a number of functions, such as: Managing Type 2 diabetes: Researchers found that the fatty acids helped […]
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Tofu Nuggets with Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce: Extra-firm tofu and breading give these nuggets the best texture and the sauce is just a yummy bonus. Reminiscent of the favorite finger food they love to dip in ketchup, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing. In this recipe, extra-firm tofu is […]
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Other Practical Uses of Olive Oil: Olive oil can be flavored with herbs and spices, which you can steep in the oil for 10 days or so. If you’re using chili, you need far less time. It can be used cold, usually drizzled on salads and other […]
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African Peanut Soup: This oddly wonderful combination of ingredients make a surprisingly different and delicious soup that everyone will enjoy! Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top and some crusty bread for dipping. YUM! I added some sesame seed oil, fresh cilantro, shredded carrots, a […]
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