Cooking Oils 101

Stumped by which oil to use when frying, sautéing, baking, and more?  Check out our guide to common cooking oils.

<p>Sunflower Oil</p>
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Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a flavorless oil high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat.  It has a fairly low smoke point, so try it whenever your recipe calls for a quick sauté or homemade dressing.  It's also great for baking fries in the oven -- a healthy alternative to traditional deep-fried french fries.

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