Personally, I prefer a vinaigrette with equal parts oil and ... There’s a time and a place for a splash of sesame oil, or some fancy hazelnut oil, but for everyday salads, keep it simple.

And sometimes, a super distinctive or fragrant oil like toasted sesame oil (or even the oil from a tin of tuna or anchovies!) is added to a vinaigrette for flavor purposes. This basil vinaigrette ...

Place the chicken, skin side down, in a pan with sesame oil over medium heat. When you hear a sizzling sound, place a weight on top and bake over low heat for 10 minutes. 3.