It seems a different oil is having its moment to shine every week.

These oils add different flavors and aromas to recipes and aren’t always interchangeable.

since those are the two most frequently on hand in kitchens.

Pouring olive oil into stainless steel pan

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If you run out of olive oil mid-recipe, here are some tips forsubstituting olive oil.

Refer to these specific uses to find the best olive oil substitute for what you’re making.

What to substitute in salad dressings:Olive oil is the base of manysalad dressing recipes.

Bottle of canola oil

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Extra virgin olive oil will impart more flavor than pure olive oil.

(You want to limit your intake of saturated fat.)

But remember, too, oil does have calories, with one tablespoon of olive oil containing 119 calories.

bottle of sunflower oil

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Vegetable oils are made from the seeds of plants.

Olive, canola, sunflower and the nut oils hazelnut and almond oils are high in monounsaturated fats.