Furthermore, olive oil is better for you than any other cooking oil because it's mostly monounsaturated fat, the "good" fat that may help prevent heart disease when substituted for saturated fat in the diet.

And because olive oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil, has so much flavor, a little goes a long way. So use olive oil to jazz up your everyday recipes. Drizzle it over vegetables or a baked potato; baste a chicken or turkey with olive oil; and serve it in a small dish for dipping bread. And try this palate-pleasing side dish of Herbed New Potatoes.

For more information about olive oil, its unique taste and health benefits, call (800) 232-6548 and receive free Only Olive Oil recipe cards from the North American Olive Oil Association.

HERBED NEW POTATOES

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet until hot enough to sizzle a piece of potato. Turn the heat to medium high and add potatoes and garlic, turning often, until evenly browned. Sprinkle with rosemary and thyme; cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and salt.

Per serving: 227 calories; 5g fat; 4g protein; 42g carbohydrate; 3.1g fiber; 0mg cholesterol; 8mg sodium (if prepared with salt)