Cooking With Olive Oil: Should You Fry and Sear in It or Not?
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Is the advice to not sauté and fry with olive oil over high heat true? We look at the science.
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Cooking With Olive Oil: Should You Fry and Sear in It or Not?
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Cooking With Olive Oil: Should You Fry and Sear in It or Not?
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Cooking With Olive Oil: Should You Fry and Sear in It or Not?
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