Dipping Oil with Herbs
I’m a big fan of good olive oils- first pressings only. I especially like herbed dipping oils; they’re fragrant, delicious, and very easy to make. This recipe goes great with a nice glass of red wine and a loaf of fresh, crusty Italian bread.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
2 cups of good quality extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
½ bunch chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
½ cup hydrated, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup fresh grated Parmesan, Pecorino, or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon Kosher or sea salt
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Let the oil and herbs macerate for at least two hours. Serve with crusty bread.
Enjoy!
Chef Chuck Kerber
chuck@cooksandeats.com
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