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
  • Mix 2 eggs and ½ cup of vegetable oil with the box of your favorite cake mix.
    — Heloise, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2019
  • 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
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    — Dallas News, 20 Nov. 2020
  • If the streusel still looks too dry, mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil.
    — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 31 May 2020
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot and sauté the onion, tomatoes and green chili for 2-3 minutes.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Wipe down the pan with vegetable oil, then pop it into the hot oven for one full hour.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
  • 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
  • In a large pot, add vegetable oil to about 2 inches deep.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 18 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • Whisk in the orange and lemon juice, vegetable oil, and hazelnut oil.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Line a baking tray with foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2020
  • Pour about a teaspoon of canola oil (or vegetable oil) into your hands.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Spray rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2024

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