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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!

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. Jacob LaFountaine

    I use it for everything I would use a salad dressing, butter or shortening for.

  5. Liz

    I use light olive oil for cooking…most Italian and veggie dishes, and extra virgin for salads and dressings. Love it.

  6. Terry C

    I don’t use olive oil currently but I have thought about it. This would be a great way to try it. Thanks!

    braaisjo at gmail dot com

  10. Heidi

    I use it in everything! Homemade salad dressings, pizza, and on garlic bread instead of butter, just to name a few.

  12. mir

    I use it a lot – in baking, salad dressings and sauteing. I use it for my oven baked veggies with rosemary and thyme. Sometimes I even add a splash to butter when using butter to saute and the temp gets too high.

  14. sharon

    i am already a subscriber and i love your website. i use olive oil in something but i have been afraid to sub it in alot of my receipes because it is expensive but this would be a way i could try it out. thanks.

  17. Cori Westphal

    I steam fresh green bean then toss them with bacon bits, almond slivers, and a little bit of olive oil. A family fave!

  19. kimbly

    A little bit of olive oil, some popcorn kernels and a brown paper bag – makes excellent microwave popcon

  21. Abby

    Olive oil? Salads, frying, AND I USE IT ON MY SKIN. I make up my own shower oil with light olive oil, fragrance essential oils, and a few secret ingredients.

    And a dear friend sends me olive oil soap from Greece. Olive oil is great stuff, in AND out.

  27. Kimberly

    I use olive oil for almost everything that calls for oil (except baking). One of our favorites is roasted veggies.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  30. Damla

    I use it in salads alone and in cooked meals with sunflower oil together. Also I mix olive oil, lemon juice, mint, flaked red pepper and salt to make a sauce.