When I was at the supermarket last week, I saw a young woman standing in front of the cooking oils. She had a puzzled look that I see many times in this supermarket aisle. With my kitchen ESP-like talent, I knew she had no idea what kind of oil to buy. Of course, I helped and the damsel in distress walked away with a good quality olive oil, instead of the vegetable oil she thought she needed.

If you frequently cook in the kitchen then you are probably familiar with using oil. Oil is used as an ingredient and is also used for frying. One of the most common cooking oils is vegetable oil, but do you really know what that is? Do you know what oils are best used for frying or the proper way to store it? Here you will find different types of common cooking oils and the proper use of each of them.

Cinnamon anise tea is a flavor of tea that is unique and bold. Light on the cinnamon flavor, with a sweet licorice taste surround this tea that is best after dinner with a very light dessert. Anise tea is also very popular for its medicinal benefits, thought to aid in indigestion. I personally drink this then when I fall victim to a cold, or even worse, the flu. Check out how to make cinnamon anise tea...

Umm Ali (Ali's Mother) is an Egyptian bread pudding-like dessert. Think of a lighter, creamier version of the classic dessert. Umm ali is so easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. Serve warm and top it off with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and you have a scrumptious dessert that is sure ot be a crowd pleaser!

More Delicious Middle Eastern Desserts:

• Baklawa
  
• Roz bel laban
  
• Halva

This easy low fat hummus recipe replaces most of the traditional tahini with yogurt. This is a great alternative for those who are watching their weight or don't like tahini or using olive oil.

Hummus is a versatile appetizer and can be prepared with many different ingredients to produce an array of flavors. See these hummus recipes for some great ideas! Hummus is a great appetizer by itself, but can also be a great addition to many appetizer recipes. Check out these delicious hummus appetizers!