Pantry Staples
Match the Fat to the Fire: How to Pick Between Olive, Avocado, Grapeseed, Coconut Oil, and Butter
Select cooking fats by matching their smoke point and flavor profile to your cooking method. High-heat searing benefits from refined avocado oil, while extra virgin olive oil is ideal for finishing, and grapeseed oil offers neutrality for medium-high heat.
Darius Williams·October 24, 2026