Light olive oil and extra virgin olive oil are two popular forms of the same oil. They are not always interchangeable. If you want to make a substitution or want to decide between them, you should learn what each will …
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Margarine and olive oil are both widely used as healthier butter substitutes. How healthy are they? Does it matter which one you use? The answer to both questions: it depends. Let’s compare these two popular fats in this SPICEography Showdown. …
Margarine and butter are two solid fats used for everything from baking to serving as a spread on bread. Margarine was invented as a less expensive butter substitute. If you want to use one or the other for a recipe, …
Butter and coconut oil have a lot in common from a health standpoint. They are both full of saturated fats, which have had their negative health effects exaggerated (somewhat) in the past. Neither oil is particularly good for you even …
Clarified butter and ghee are both made from butter, and you will often see them described as being identical or interchangeable. Ghee is often used as a synonym for clarified butter. From a culinary standpoint, this is wrong. Cooks who …
Butter and ghee both come from cow’s milk and have many of the same properties as a result. That said, there are striking differences between the two that will affect how they work in your dishes. Before you choose one …
Butter and olive oil are two of the world’s oldest and most popular cooking fats. They are both versatile and important for a wide range of dishes. In the SPICEography Showdown below, we look at how they differ and areas …
Ghee and olive oil are traditional cooking oils that originated in different parts of the world. They are both versatile and are widely considered to be healthy for different reasons. In this SPICEography Showdown, we look at how they compare. …