Saturday, November 3, 2012

Healthy Flavored Dipping Oils

Use fresh or dried herbs mixed with olive oil to make flavor infused  healthy dipping oils.  You can drizzle over pasta, salad or vegetables.  Or use as a dip for warm bread.  Seal in a decorative jar and give as a gift. 

Warm olive oil on low heat.  Add 6 sprigs of fresh herbs or 1/2 teaspoon of dried herbs and a few peppercorns then let cool and pour into jars.  Dried herbs last longer then if using fresh herbs and can be stored in a cabinet.  If using fresh herbs you must refrigerate and it will only last a week or two. 

For each cup of olive oil use 6 sprigs or 1/2 a teaspoon of the herb or your choice adding a few peppercorns for added flavor.  Sometimes I add a little finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Some of my favorite dipping oils are:

Rosemary Olive Oil
Basil Olive Oil
Oregano Olive Oil


 

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