Miscellaneous with canola

1 dozen fresh, shucked oyster 1 cup spinach leaves 1 cup basil 2 serrano chilies 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon fish sauce (found in Asian foods[...]

2 whole garlic bulb dry layers of skins removed, top quarter of heads cut off and discarded * 5 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as olive oil, canola oil,[...]

1/2 cup golden brown sugar 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cups pecan halves Nonstick vegetable oil spray and foil 1 shallot , sliced[...]