Oil is commonly used to thin out dipping chocolate, but you must remember that different oils bring a variety of flavors and textures to the finished treat.

You may want to add water to melting chocolate in an attempt to achieve a liquidy texture. But for smooth, velvety chocolate here's why you should avoid this.

12 extra-virgin olive oils we love for roasting, drizzling, dipping and more Yes, olive oil expires, and no, color is not an indication of quality.

Never mind that I'm a displaced Texan who grew up on food fried in Crisco; I'm now a certified, medallion-wearing Spanish olive oil fanatic.

– small amount of shortening if you are melting a larger amount of chocolate that you need to stay smooth – DO NOT USE food color that you can buy in a grocery store. You need oil based colors ...

Sauces make a meal, right? Sounds like a fluffy one-liner? Start by picturing yourself a classic steak. The bright acidity and great color of chimichurri, an oil-based sauce with plenty of fresh herbs ...

This Florida man tried to give cops the slip, literally. A naked burglar covered in wheel-bearing grease, peppermint oil and his own blood was caught jumping in a stranger’s pool and on their… ...

Avocados have numerous health benefits and can easily be added to many recipes. Here are 23 interesting ways to add avocados to your diet.