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Taste of Italy Giveaway: Crisco Olive Oil Prize Package

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Huh – did you say Crisco Olive Oil?

Crisco certainly isn’t the first brand that comes to my mind when I think “olive oil,” so I’m assuming it’s the same for you all. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it’s actually quite good. I’ve been successfully substituting it for my more expensive olive oils over the past few weeks.

Here’s just one example of the tasty recipes that you can create with it.

Mediterranean Salad

mediterranean-salad

Salad:
1 pint grape tomatoes (use a mixture of red and yellow for added interest), halved
1 6-ounce container Bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), drained
1 paper thin slice proscuitto ham, finely chopped
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 tablespoon capers, drained

Dressing:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Place the grape tomatoes, bocconcini, proscuitto, olives and capers in a large bowl; set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, mustard, black pepper and sugar. Slowly add the Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a steady stream, whisking while pouring; whisk until dressing is well blended. Whisk in the chives and oregano. Pour dressing over salad; gently toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop, stirring occasionally. Season with additional black pepper if desired. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomato mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired. Serve.

Yummy!

Want to win a Crisco Olive Oil Prize Package?

I’ve got an awesome Crisco Prize Package ready to send out to one lucky reader. You’ll get one bottle of each Crisco Olive Oil variety all packaged up in a really cool wooden box that is perfect for storing recipes and such later on.

How can you win?

Share how you use olive oil in your regular cooking. I almost always substitute it for vegetable oil in my recipes. The only exceptions would be in sweets. How about you?

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Every reader has three methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, or three for up to a total of 3 entries!!!

Methods of entry:

1. Leave a comment. Tell me how you use olive oil regularly.

2. Add Deal Seeking Mom to your blogroll or add my badge to your sidebar. Make sure to come back and leave the link to your site in a separate comment!

3. Subscribe to my feed via RSS or email. You must confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry! Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber, simply leave a separate comment letting me know you’re already subscribed. Lovin’ my subscribers! You guys make this all possible.

Prize:
1 Crisco Olive Oil Prize Package

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 31st. I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email on Wednesday, April 1st and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Good luck!

While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jennifer

    I use olive oil for almost everything except baking. I especially like to use it to roast veggies in the oven!

  5. Amber

    I love to use olive oil for frying – things never burn. I also just joined your email list.

  6. Melody

    I use olive oil all the time. Unless a recipe calls for a specific oil, I use olive oil. I always use it for sauteing garlic and onion for many meals I make. I also use it in couscous and rice instead of butter.

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  7. Deanna

    I am a current subscriber! I am new to all of this but have really enjoyed it. Lot’s of good stuff to be had! I use olive oil all the time. I am a vegetarian so i use it make alot of dressings and stuff. BTW, the recipe you have on here sounds sooooo good, minus the ham! lol

  8. Jenni

    I use olive oil when pan-frying fish, making salad dressings, and sauteing vegetables. Olive oil is one of my favorite “hush hush” kitchen staples that really make things taste great.
    Thanks for the great giveaway.
    And I’ll be trying out your recipe I think shortly, minus the ham. We don’t eat pork. :)

  10. Dahlia Delaise

    My husband only loves olive oil. I never used to use it but now it is a staple in my pantry. And of course, it is better for you!

  17. Andrea

    I use olive oil in most of my stove top recipes. It helps me feel less guilty when eating fried foods. :-) Thanks for the chance to win.

  18. Angel S.

    I love olive oil. It’s my primary oil. We don’t deep fry. I use it almost everyday! Thanks for the chance to win!

  24. Donna

    We use olive oil for everything. We especially love it with fresh ground pepper as a dipping sauce for bread.

  26. Helen

    I use olive oil as a dipping sauce for my homemade sourdough bread.
    It’s an amazing taste!

  27. Donna

    I also subscribed via e-mail. Try oven roasted broccoli spears tossed in olive oil and grill seasoning.

  29. Stacy

    I try to sub it for regular oil in everything except baking, I definately prefer the extra virgin for all cooking. i just wish it were a little less costly.

  30. Monica

    I am already a subscriber! My favorite olive oil use is mixed with balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard to make salad dressing.