tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post2646446204293041276..comments2024-03-22T00:35:19.082-07:00Comments on Casual Kitchen: When Do You Use Coconut Oil Versus Other Oils?Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02388302796031288076noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-83348597126176314862013-09-01T07:00:33.127-07:002013-09-01T07:00:33.127-07:00I have been also using the brand Costco sells for ...I have been also using the brand Costco sells for scrambled eggs [just a small amount is needed], sauteed mushrooms [divine], browning chicken breasts, meat or seafood for stir fries, searing meats for slow cooking or roasting and some baking that calls for oil. I have found that the flavour is barely noticeable if you use a dab. And a little goes a long way. I love the smell of anything cooking in it :)AZMotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694720488098899347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-71261360328853410452013-08-25T03:20:07.285-07:002013-08-25T03:20:07.285-07:00I also use expeller pressed coconut oil because it...I also use expeller pressed coconut oil because it has no flavor; therefore, it's the only cooking oil I use. I use olive & hemp oil for salad dressings. Debra Schrammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570678665520329604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-32576060376108777222013-08-23T13:25:54.164-07:002013-08-23T13:25:54.164-07:00Bville Dan: According to the Weston Price Foundati...Bville Dan: According to the Weston Price Foundation, the notion that heating oils can cause the formation of trans-fats is a myth. It simply can't be done.<br /><br />http://www.westonaprice.org/know-your-fats/trans-fatty-acids-are-not-formed-by-heating-vegetable-oilsSallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-16050822061022225682013-08-23T09:45:37.981-07:002013-08-23T09:45:37.981-07:00I've used it in some baked goods and in recipe...I've used it in some baked goods and in recipes when the taste would be a good accent but I'm not turning to it for everything...I LOVE olive oil too much. <br /><br />I can discern the scent and taste so will be interesting to see what you think when you do those scrambled eggs...I personally can not imagine that!<br /><br />Besides that...way too pricey to use more than every once in a while. I think I've seen it at Costco but have yet to want to pop $30 for oil!Barb | Creative Culinaryhttp://www.creative-culinary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-18270530278041708832013-08-23T06:26:45.385-07:002013-08-23T06:26:45.385-07:00I would echo Amando: There are other brands and pr...I would echo Amando: There are other brands and pressings of CO that don't leave the flavor in the oil. I use those for anything and save the EVCO for things I want the flavor in like the curries, veggies, baking, popcorn (yes!!), etc. I also love frying plantains in it. And my absolute favorite is melting some dark chocolate in it and pouring it over ice cream: instant Magic Shell!! :)<br />Sarah W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13408242791431105017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-64679269011053917992013-08-23T05:41:19.165-07:002013-08-23T05:41:19.165-07:00Love these ideas. I'll be using this with some...Love these ideas. I'll be using this with some scrambled eggs for sure, thanks Tragic Sandwich for the suggestion.<br /><br />Bville Dan, unfortunately I'm out of my area of expertise. Anybody else have an informed view on Dan's question?<br /><br />Glen, thanks for sharing that tip, much obliged!<br /><br />DKDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388302796031288076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-63939346502056757762013-08-23T01:07:47.934-07:002013-08-23T01:07:47.934-07:00I find it to be a great alternative to olive oil. ...I find it to be a great alternative to olive oil. It can be purchased at Costco at a very reasonable price. It is the same brand you sampled. And organic too!! TerpsmaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132477065434199900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-33445875082901078072013-08-22T20:07:48.880-07:002013-08-22T20:07:48.880-07:00We use coconut oil for most pan cooking now, and l...We use coconut oil for most pan cooking now, and like the flavor in many things...fried rice, scrambled eggs, tofu, wok veggies, and others. I think that if you use a non-stick pan, you can use just a little so it doesn't have an overpowering flavor.<br /><br />But can you please comment on anything you know about the trans-fat issue? Namely - I've read that many "healthy" oils with no trans fat when cold change into trans fat when heated during cooking, and that coco doesn't do this. What can you say about this? Thanks!Bville Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-33352332383310459452013-08-22T09:17:17.770-07:002013-08-22T09:17:17.770-07:00I hear ya! When I first bought coconut oil, I put...I hear ya! When I first bought coconut oil, I put it in everything (it's HEALTHY!) and then one of my sons said something about everything tasting the same, and I realized he was right-- the coconut flavor was overwhelming everything<br />Since then I scaled back. I use it for popcorn and some baked goods. I also like to use it when I make Coconut Chicken, which is basically homemade chicken nuggets breaded with flaked coconut. I've enjoyed it in homemade granola too. (search my blog for the recipes if you're interested.)Owlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914960326214046859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-14502144826605350342013-08-22T08:48:49.279-07:002013-08-22T08:48:49.279-07:00I use refined expeller pressed coconut oil for the...I use refined expeller pressed coconut oil for the vast majority of my cooking. I use the unrefined ("extra virgin") for anything with a coconut taste, like curries, sweet things, etc.<br /><br />Unrefined Coconut Oil is THE BEST to pop popcorn in! Topped with more coconut oil and butter and sea salt, it is AWESOME!AmandaLPhttp://bushwickfoodcoop.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-10946065207093395482013-08-22T08:43:04.293-07:002013-08-22T08:43:04.293-07:00I use it when I'm cooking scrambled eggs.I use it when I'm cooking scrambled eggs.Tragic Sandwichhttp://www.tragicsandwich.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37886248.post-91668992419626675992013-08-22T08:30:46.218-07:002013-08-22T08:30:46.218-07:00Coconut oil can be very tasty in baked goods! I m...Coconut oil can be very tasty in baked goods! I made some zucchini muffins the other night that were lightly scented with coconut - so delicious!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292325597025077725noreply@blogger.com