Dipping Oil
One of my favorite restaurants here in Houston is a local chain, Carrabba’s Italian Grill. They serve some amazing entrees, like the Pollo Rosa Maria–grilled chicken breast stuffed with fontina cheese and prosciutto, topped with mushrooms and a
basil lemon butter sauce. But before you are served your entree, they bring out hot crusty bread served with dipping oil and spices. The dipping spices are a combination of herbs, pepper, and garlic. A few months ago, I was looking for something simple to bring to a family event, and thought about doing something like dipping oil and some fresh baked bread. I settled on the following combination of spices, adapted from this recipe, and it was a hit.
Dipping Oil
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. garlic puree
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Serve on a shallow plate with extra virgin olive oil.
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