OILS & FATS
Oils and fats are essential to Italian cooking, shaping the flavor, texture, and character of countless traditional dishes. Extra virgin olive oil is the undisputed protagonist, but butter and lard also have deep roots in regional Italian cuisine. From dressings and sauces to frying, baking, and traditional doughs, each has its own culinary role and history.
Italian Oils & Fats Guides
Practical guides to the oils and fats used in Italian cooking, with information on their characteristics, flavor, storage, traditional uses, and regional culinary traditions.
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