Cooking fats and oils have been, and continue to be, heavily contested. Cooking fats, like butter and tallow, help create the flakiest pastries and crunchiest potato wedges, but are flagged for their saturated fat content. Oils, like olive and sunflower, are versatile and also create the perfect crunch to many dishes. But they are highly … Continue reading Tallow, butter, or olive oil: A guide to traditional cooking fats and oils