cooking OIL, what do you prefer? (besides olive oil)

[mafibisha]

We use olive oil alot but still need the other kind. What do you prefer? There are so many kinds - canola, vegetable, ect ect.

Are there benefits to one over the other? Do you think one is better, and why? I've been cooking many years LOL and always wondered what others prefer!

 

[Chicago526]

My understanding is that canola oil is one of the "healthy" oils. It's very neutral in flavor so it's perfect for baking, and handles high heat well for frying. When I don't use olive oil, I use canola oil.

 

[TheBigBadWolf]

My understanding is that canola oil is one of the "healthy" oils. It's very neutral in flavor so it's perfect for baking, and handles high heat well for frying. When I don't use olive oil, I use canola oil.

ITA. EVOO first choice, canola oil is my second choice.

 

[postage stamp]

It really depends on what I'm using it for. For Baking I like canola because of it's neutral flavor and it's not expensive.

For frying I like peanut oil. I like the flavor it brings and you can use it over and over because it stands up very well to the heat.

 

[suejai]

My mom uses grapeseed oil for frying at high heat. I use olive oil for salads, saute-ing and roasting but canola oil for frying.

 

[MushyMushy]

Love using canola oil (either Crisco or Wesson, whichever's cheaper at the time).

 

[Jennasis]

Are we talking for health or flavor? We use a dash (VERY sparingly) of Sesame oil when making stir fry. Imparts a wonderfully "nutty" flavor.

 

[Darcy03231]

I use extra virgin olive oil, peanut oil, and canola oil.

 

[jbthi]

For frying I use only olive oil or peanut oil. I think canola oil has a fishy smell when used for frying.