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by Da Azian Boi on June 27th, 2007
I like using olive oil. I don't know why, but it is probably because my parents use olive oil while cooking so I have grown into the habit.
by Mentalmum is back on June 27th, 2007
I tend to use sunflower oil as i dont really like the flavour of olive oil, if im frying onions or mushrooms then i use butter.
by Firebrand on June 27th, 2007
Normally extra Virgin olive oil, some things like Crepes butter. It depends on the item to be cooked.
I never use lard.
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on June 27th, 2007
I love cooking with butter and the flavor of butter but olive oil is better for you. (Better than margarine, I've heard)
by sweetfrench on June 27th, 2007
Olive oil. It taste better and it's the best you can use for your health.
by BlessedAreThose on June 27th, 2007
Olive oil! Healthier and you just need a very little bit!
by Keysha on June 27th, 2007
Butter. The real thing.
by Shelby on June 27th, 2007
For the most part, extra virgin olive oil. Sometimes butter just tastes better though!
by Anonymous on June 27th, 2007
Olive oil AND butter. I'm not a big fan of lard, since most varieties are hydrogenated "to make it more stable".
by Abbyguy on June 27th, 2007
Olive oil, it does so many good things for the body.
by Cheffie on September 17th, 2007
Different oils smoke at different temperatures. It depends what your cooking and at what temp to determine what oil/lard/butter to use. Butter has a low smoke point, so beware not to burn.
by Galeanda on September 1st, 2007
The dish or food determines which fat. Sometimes it just has to be butter. Many things, especially Asian food just doesn't taste right without peanut or coconut oil. Many rustic dishes just need bacon fat or salt pork fried in the pot. And when baking lard or butter depending on what texture you want. I want good taste and I want good texture. So who knows which fat it will be?
by Jenniferocious on June 27th, 2007
Most of the time I'll use Olive or Canola oil. Occasionally I'll use butter (or part butter, part oil). I've never used lard in my house. The only time I've ever used lard in cooking was in my cooking classes when we were making flour tortillas (and darn were they good!).
by Scifisuz on June 27th, 2007
I use olive oil.
I'd prefer to use butter more often for flavor. I don't.
I'd prefer to deep-fry more...and if I had my druthers...lard makes it taste better. I don't though.
by Penny The Wise on June 27th, 2007
It depends on what I'm cooking. Usually EVOO or Butter- it depends on the type of thing I'm cooking. I never use fat, unless sometimes I drain out most of the fat from bacon to cook my morning eggs in.
by Sandra havent been here since forever on June 27th, 2007
yeh i guess its just cause my family always did
but i like to use vegetable oil when i cook something
by RadiationDude on June 27th, 2007
That depends on what I'm cooking. If its fish(olive oil), fried eggs(butter), fresh collards or turnips(fatback/salt pork) gotta LOVE it!
by stayblue4life on December 9th, 2007
olive oil!!
by DRLAURAHATER on September 17th, 2007
I usually use vegetable oil when cooking.
by BlueEyes0706 on September 17th, 2007
I use olive oil but sometimes you just have to use butter.
by giveiturall on August 8th, 2007
Olive oil, but the taste of butter is pretty tempting too.
by Dead wieght on August 8th, 2007
Olive oil.
by rdrainer on July 28th, 2007
Virgin Olive Oil for most things - better nutrition than extra virgin, good shelf life, Omega 3s, ....
Butter for eggs.
Lard for home fries.
Peanut oil for french fries.
Pam never.
by ketra1416 on July 28th, 2007
Olive oil has a certain flavor to it that adds "something" to a dish. It is also much healthier for you than the other options.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on June 27th, 2007
Mostly some kind of oil.
by Katie on June 27th, 2007
depends on what I am cooking. Although, I can say I have never cooked using lard...
In some recipes neither do the right thing.
by Anonymous on June 27th, 2007
I prefer butter for it's delicious flavor.
by Shopping Sheryl - home from the hospital on June 27th, 2007
I use all 3. It depends on what I'm doing. Olive oil has the highest smoke point, so it can take the most heat without burning. Butter is great for so many pan sauces. There's nothing like bacon fat for homefries!
I say, use 'em all, in moderation, and have fun.
by timothy on October 5th, 2008
each is used in certain types of cooking. i prefer to use whatever is needed for food, for instance butter burns at med high temp so olive oil is better for panee, sautee. etc, lard for baking and so on. i try not to ever use margerine, or hydrolized butter, unsweetened, unsalted butter is better.
by evil_but_good on May 26th, 2008
i use olive oil it is more healthy than any other type of oil or fat... and it gives food a nice taste.
by Sweet T on April 13th, 2008
Usually EVOO, Butter when I am baking, lard for fried foods.
by razz4901 on April 13th, 2008
I like them all...it depends what I am cooking...
by Anonymous on April 13th, 2008
I love cooking with butter, because butter gives a better taste, in my opinion. But I mostly cook with vegetable oil. Probably because it is always under my hand in the kitchen. Nothing beats olive oil and vinegar for a salad though!
by bradycakes on March 7th, 2008
Depends- butter for baking, Olive Oil for fish and chicken....
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on March 7th, 2008
Olive Oil :-)
by Cat The Crazy Chick on March 7th, 2008
olive oil. much better for you.
by Moosemose on February 7th, 2008
U should know what, when & how to use them ALL! John
by rednpink on February 7th, 2008
Hey folks, Chinese sesame oil is really quite amazing and just add a tiny bit with some Japanese Hodashi and your food will taste amazing!!! My French boyfriend loves it too!
by Beauty Queen on January 29th, 2008
olive oil
by Gina on January 16th, 2008
Mostly canola, occasionally olive oil.
by royal77 says hello friend on January 16th, 2008
I use oil to cook rice and I prefer corn or olive oil.
by seachef70 on January 16th, 2008
It really depends on what you are cooking. Butter gives a certain richness to foods and can be cooked to a browner state that brings a "nutty" flavor. Olive oil is very healthy, but sometimes the flavor of extra virgin olive oil is not what is needed. Lard is terrible for you, but can impart flavor to beans (think like you are cooking in bacon grease from the can on your grandmothers kitchen counter) The one oil which gets touted as healthy yet should be avoided is canola oil. It comes from the rapeseed plant and was used as an industrial lubricant in Canada, hence the name canola...Canadian oil.
by PJ1961 on January 15th, 2008
It depends on what I am cooking. I generally use Extra Virgin Olive Oil becase its healthier for you. I use vegetable oil or canola oil for baking; and I do, on occasion, save drippings from bacon to add flavor to fried potatoes, onions & red peppers. Bon Apetit!
by stephLOVER on December 9th, 2007
Depends, If I'm baking a cake, I def. won't use Olive oil. But Olive Oil is my preference, or Conola Oil.
by LadyLuck on October 9th, 2007
I think it honestly depends on what I'm making.
by L Anon has a Blank spot in her heart on October 9th, 2007
Most things I use olive oil because butter scorches. The big exception is eggs, I have to fry my eggs over easy in butter.
by blondecowgirl865 loves NC bbq on October 6th, 2007
extra virgin olive oil
by rsdhar on October 6th, 2007
Olive oil for seasoning and sunflower oil for cooking.
by Jtigger on September 17th, 2007
It depends on what I'm cooking but I mostly use Canola oil.
by biketroy on September 17th, 2007
O/O
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Well honestly all three.. Olive oil is a great one for most cooking, it brings our the flavor of the food really well. I like to use butter though for sauteing, and I like using lard for pretty much all my baking.
by kendrap on July 29th, 2008