Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive (Olea europaea; family Oleaceae along with lilacs, jasmine and ash trees), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is more healthful than other sources of alimentary fat because of its high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols.

Here are two easy and healthy recipes for your next breakfast or brunch get-together. Using ground turkey for your sausage takes nothing away from the flavor, but lowers the overall fat and calories. The frittata can be "tweaked" to fit undividual preferences. Both recipes are from the Peanut Butter and Julie recipe site.

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