A question about a recipe: Dr. Zhivago Borscht

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added over 1 year ago

Canola would work. You just need a neutrally flavored oil with a highish smoke point.

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giuliettanicoletta added over 1 year ago

Great, thanks!!!

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NakedBeet added about 1 year ago

Before I switched to grapeseed oil for all my cooking, I used to use canola and vegetable with no major flavor difference. There is so very little oil in here to begin with, the amount of beets in the recipe really covers up any flavor from the oil, even if you used olive oil! Hope it turns out well for you!

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giuliettanicoletta added about 1 year ago

Thank you, yes, it was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed many bowls of it, as did my other half, from mid-morning to midnight! I love it cold; he prefers to heat his up. In fact, my mom and I were just discussing your recipe this morning. She'll be making it for the first time today, with beets and carrots from her garden. You've brought something delightful to our whole family. Yay!

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