Fat is not the enemy! 6 reasons why this award-winning chef wants you to embrace good fats to bring joy to your eating

I. Love. Fat. Oil, butter, chicken schmaltz—you name it, I'm not afraid to use it liberally in my cooking. I grew up eating food that was cooked in extra virgin olive oil, so that’s how all the tastiest dishes start, in my humble opinion.

But if you're afraid of the "F" word, you’re not alone. We’ve come a long way though from the days of thinking fat is the enemy, so here’s why I think it’s time to reframe your stance and start embracing it in your cooking.

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