Charlie & Ivy's - Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper, 200ml

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Fresh Garlic– Freshly minced garlic is going to taste best in this recipe. I would not recommend replacing it with Garlic powder in this recipe! Parmesan (optional) - I enjoy cheese in my olive oil dip. However, it is optional. Grated Parmesan is great here, particularly finely grated, but crumbled feta is fantastic. Feel free to adjust any of the spices and herbs to your liking. You can easily play around with this recipe. You will never go wrong.

Olives, I’ve used a mix of green olives and kalamata olives for different colours and flavors. Make sure to buy them pitted which will save you prep timeDried herbs such as dried basil or dried oregano or italian seasoning (most commonly Oregano, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Parsley) Balsamic vinegar is added for a touch of acidity and sweetness. If you don't like the taste, add a squeeze of lemon juice instead Add the rest of the ingredients (except parmesan) - Italian seasoning, minced garlic, kosher salt, crushed pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well and serve. Parmesan cheese– The quality of Parmesan cheese is also important for this olive oil bread dip. I don’t recommend using the canned kind that doesn’t even require refrigeration sitting on the shelf near the pasta. Use good quality parmesan cheese. Vegetarian parmesan cheese is easily available in whole foods and sprouts. Ensure that your dried herbs and chilli flakes are fresh – they lose their vibrancy and flavour the longer they have been around.

Red chili flakes: This is optional, but I like to add a teeny bit of it to add some heat to this dipping oil. Season with salt and pepper, you should only need a pinch of salt to taste, and whisk together well. Olives: This recipe is very much Mediterranean inspired and olives would be a natural fit. If you have a jar of prepared olive tapenade, use that. If you are not a fan of olives, no problem, try substitution with capers or even sun-dried tomatoes. Dry mix can be made ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container and the shelf life is good for several weeks. The salt is a natural preservative. Smoked Salt or Truffle Salt. One fun twist is using smoked sea salt flakes. It adds a deep, punchy, smoky note to your olive oil dip. Or you can try truffle salt!

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Make ahead option: Mix the dry spices together and keep minced garlic in a separate container (or use garlic powder and mix with spices). Right before serving mix spice mix, garlic, and olive oil. If made a day before then it loses its fresh flavor. Finish With Olive Oil. Drizzle the herbs and seasonings with olive oil. Use a spoon to mix everything evenly, if needed. Bread dipping oil is having its moment across social media and I'm totally here for it! Every time I’ve been seeing bread oil, I’m always left drooling so I had to share my take on it. If you’ve been to an Italian restaurant, chances are you were served bread with a small bowl of olive oil for dipping. Some family-style Italian restaurants in North America include both a bottle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar right at the table for you to enjoy. Chilli Flakes – we love the heat of chilli/red pepper flakes. Use more or less, depending on how much you like the heat.