1.   Combine oil or shortening with sugar.

2.   For dressing, combine oil, salt, sugar, vinegar and soy sauce in serving bowl.

3.   For dressing, combine oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic in work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until smooth.

4.   For marinade, in a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, thyme, mustard and pepper.