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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.

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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!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tina Middleton

    On a regular basis I use it for cooking chicken and veggies in my frying pan, but also when my daughter had cradle cap I put it on her scalp before he bath and it got rid of it!

  3. Cynthya

    I use it for just about everything you’d use oil for except making popcorn (I use canola oil for that) or frying. I use it in salad dressings, to saute in, to roast veggies in and as an ingredient in recipes.

  8. Dreaob

    I use it for everything. I love to put on thin layer of it on meat that I am going to bake or roast and with scrambled eggs.

  9. Flo L

    Our family uses olive oil with a variety of seasonings on the table at every meal to use as a dipping sauce for breads and veggies. Just about all the food I prepare has olive oil in it.

  10. wendy wallach

    I use olive oil as a substitue for butter on bread; I mix it with some herbs and it tastes delicious!

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  13. Melanie

    I love to use olive oil when I am making my pear & red onion pizza on the grill! It really has an amazing flavor and there is no need for sauce! Add some fresh garlic & fresh mozz. cheese! The olive oil makes the taste POP!

  15. Melissa

    I substitute olive oil basically in everything except sweets…I love using it for my homemade salad dressings…YUM!

    THANKS for the opportunity to win!

  19. Rose

    I use olive oil in all of my cooking…including frying. It takes a lot less oil, and crisps things up lighter. We also put it on our pasta, use it to roast potatoes and vegetables in the oven, and experiment with it in recipes. Our latest find is a Truffle Olive Oil that is just delicious! I would love to win this prize. [email protected]

  20. Leslie S.

    I have not started to use olive oil yet,but am planning on making the switch asap.Thanks!

  21. alyson

    My hubby makes the best “italian” taught spagetti sauce with home-grown tomatoes and the finest ingredients including healthy olive oil. Yum!

  22. Mark Nason

    We use it almost daily in cooking. My favorite way is to cut up yams and shake them with some olive oil and then broil them for “Sweet Fries”

  23. Alma Ambrosio

    I use olive oil for everything. I cook a variety of meals, from mexican food to Italian and all require oil. Olive oil gives gorditas and quesadillas a special flavor when you season the outside with salt and olive oil. Salads with olive oil and vinegar a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar is fantastic!!!!!! I would love to win this!!!

  24. Heather

    I use olive oil in place of vegetable oil whenever I am cooking on the stove. I also like to put olive oil in my spaghetti, because it keeps it from sticking together. Nothing worse than sticky spaghetti! I loved some of the other ideas. Thanks!

  26. Julieann

    I use olive oil in all of my main meal cooking. I think it makes for a better tasting meal.

  29. Kayla

    I use olive oil for everything that requires oil. Except frying. Saute veggies, pan frying pork chops. I love olive oil!!!!

  30. Jingle

    We LOVE olive oil in our house! You will most commonly see it with a bit of black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan served with a yummy crusty bread! We also use it for any stovetop cooking that calls for an oil! Love it!

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