How to Use vegetable oil in a Sentence

vegetable oil

noun
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  • To add some shine to the finished eggs, rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the shell.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • As for vegetable oil, the term refers to any oil that comes from plant sources.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
  • When the eggs are dry, use a spoon to add one colored egg to the vegetable oil mix.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022
  • In a small pan, add the vegetable oil and the annatto seeds.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Grease the bottom and sides of the paper with vegetable oil.
    — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The gains were driven by a sharp jump in vegetable oil and wheat prices.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021
  • One of the best kitchen stove cleaning hacks is to use vegetable oil.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • These types of fats are found in vegetable oils like olive oil and canola oil.
    — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Halve and pit the peaches, then brush the cut halves with olive oil or vegetable oil.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 22 July 2021
  • Add vegetable oil to a depth of ¼ inch, or melt shortening to the same depth.
    — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Heat 1 inch of the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pan (like a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024
  • Working in a saucepan, heat vegetable oil or lard to 350°F.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2022
  • And rub cast-iron grill grates with a light coating of vegetable oil.
    — Joe Lindsey, Popular Mechanics, 23 Apr. 2021
  • In a large pot, sauté and sear the washed and cleaned lamb in about 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil, mixed with all the spices and chopped onion.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and coat the base with vegetable oil.
    — Bon Appétit, 11 May 2021
  • And wipe down cast-iron grill grates with a light coating of vegetable oil.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Fill a large 4-quart pot with a few inches of vegetable oil (about 2 quarts).
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • First, make a roux by adding the vegetable oil and flour to a large cast-iron pot over medium-low heat.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 12 May 2021
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2021
  • If using the broiler, halve the eggplant and brush the cut sides with canola or vegetable oil.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Read on for your complete guide to all things olive oil vs. vegetable oil.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil to the skillet over high heat.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 19 July 2021
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022
  • In a very large, deep skillet or a wok over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Lightly coat the hot skillet or pan with vegetable oil, then place the tortilla(s) on the hot surface.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
  • Spray a large sheet pan (one with sides) with vegetable oil cooking spray.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The hand cream adds aloe, avocado oil, beeswax, and vegetable oil to the mix, too.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
  • Add shrimp and vegetable oil to pan and sauté until shrimp is nearly pink and curled.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2022
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high-heat, then coat the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of vegetable oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024

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