Canola oil remains free running when stored in the refrigerator. Canola oil is light in colour and taste. Canola oil blends well with many different spices and herbs. Canola oil doesn't separate from other salad dressing ingredients. Traditional salad dressing proportions are 3 to 4 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. For lower fat versions try a 2 to 1 ratio or experiment until you find the proportions of oil and vinegar you like. Try adding chicken broth, wine, fruit juice or even a little water to stretch your salad dressing without increasing fat content. A basic vinaigrette is the most versatile dressing. Blend canola oil and vinegar, then add herbs and spices such as salt, pepper, garlic, mustard, ginger or whatever your taste buds desire. Substitute lemon, lime or orange juice for vinegar if you like. Canola oil acts as a moisturizer when marinating meats. Canola oil remains free running when food is marinating in the refrigerator. Canola oil tastes light and allows the flavour of herbs and spices to dominate. Marinating foods is an excellent way to add extra flavours to meats, fish, vegetables or even fruit. Marinades usually combine oil, acid, herbs, spices and often a sweetener. Acid such as vinegar, wine or citrus juice tenderizes while oil moisturizes. Garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and other herbs and spices add flavour. Sweeteners, like honey or brown sugar, aid in browning and take the edge off the acid ingredients. Use any of the Canola Harvest® canola margarines - 100% Pure, Non-Hydrogenated or Lactose Free - anywhere recipes call for margarine or butter! Canola oil or spray can be used to grease cake pans and cookie sheets. Canola spray can be used on a barbeque grill before grilling. Canola oil can be used in substitution of shortenings or margarines. Solid Fat to Canola Oil Conversion Chart Solid Fat Canola Oil 250 ml (1 cup) 175 ml (3/4 cup) 125 ml (½ cup) 50 ml (1/4 cup) Canola Oil 175 ml (3/4 cup) 150 ml (2/3 cup) 75 ml (1/3 cup) 45 ml (3 tbsp.) Margarine is used most often as a spread on bread products and topping for vegetables and sauces. For a new taste sensation, try adding spices, herbs, seeds, nuts, honey or other favorite ingredients to Canola Harvest® Margarine. It stretches the margarine and adds zip and zing to everyday eating.