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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

  8. Ronni Fox

    I only use olive oil in my foods and to saute with. I didn’t even know Crisco made olive oil.

  10. Ellen Ring

    I’ve been using Olive oil in all my sauteing & have started using it in my salad dressings.

  11. Katie

    We actually use olive oil when cooking chicken on the skillet OR beef for tacos! (It sounds strange for the beef, but we love it!)

  13. Angie

    I use it in anything that requires oil also – except for baked goods! I also use it when I’m broiling some London Broil. Coat the beef with Olive Oil, then put the spices on, and then broil it. It gets crispy on the outside and scrumptious on the inside! I also use it when I’m boiling pasta.
    Thanks!

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  17. ThriftyPuppy

    We switched to olive oil a couple of years ago in our quest to eat healthier, so we use it for just about everything. But, you know, nothing is better than some fresh mozzarella and tomatoes tossed in a little olive oil!

  18. Marsha

    I always add olive oil to stews and to soups to add a nice flavor and to get the benefits of this very healthy oil.

  19. Anne

    We use olive oil for all our pan frying, roasting veggies etc.

    and…

    I use olive oil on my face every night!

    Thanks

    (in Canada)

  24. Teri

    I have used Crisco Olive oil. I use it to saute my veggies and cook my chicken for fajitas. It is healthier for you and tastes great! Thank you!

  25. Barbara Cafarelli

    Since we do alot of Italian cooking Olive oil is our oil of choice to start with. It gives out meals a much lighter flavor. It can’t be beat when making our roasted potatoes, peppers and Italian sausage dish. We also brush Italian bread with a mixture of olive oil and garlic powder ,and toast in the oven until brown ,to serve with pasta dishes

  26. ThriftyPuppy

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  27. Pamela Vest

    I switched to olive oil after my husband had a heart attack. He was about everything fried! The only green thing he likes is M&M or thin mints. By switching we lowered his bad cholesterole by 25 points in just a few weeks (about 8 wks). I have used it every since, we love the flavor it gives our food, especially boneless chicken breast. I just heat the olive oil and place seasoned (salt, pepper & garlic powder) chicken breast in the skillet and fry till done. You would not believe the differnce from other oils. Yum.

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  28. Ellen C.

    My husband loves making pizza so he uses it a lot. I like to it on pasta and couscous instead of butter. Thanks for the chance.