Here’s your cheat sheet: use extra virgin olive oil for low to medium heat cooking—roasting veggies, sautéing garlic, making dressings. Use light or “pure” olive oil for higher heat stir-fries or shallow frying. And always keep your nose awake: if you smell burning, you’ve gone too far.
Remember, cooking should be fun, not a chemistry exam. You’re not going to ruin your health by searing a steak in olive oil once in a while. So pour that golden liquid into the pan, listen to it sizzle, and enjoy the simple magic of good food. The answer is clear: yes, it’s totally good to cook with olive oil. Now go make something delicious.
