What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Sunshine Eats: X-tra Virgin Olive Oil Dipping Sauce! It’s no secret I’m a bread-lover. Just like chocolate, wine, and cheese….the key is moderation. I look to the French culture for validation. Their motto seems to be “use quality ingredients and fresh foods” for the best flavor. And I believe it. During my visit to Paris and the south of France, I noticed open markets everywhere and held often. Preservatives are pretty much absent. Nutrition rules. Grow an herb garden. Crush dried herbs to release flavor. That being said, go ahead and reach for the bread basket, just don’t eat the whole thing!
X-TRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL DIPPING SAUCE
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon red wine or balsamic vinegar
Bakery baguette, sliced
Instructions:
Pour olive oil into a measuring cup. Add garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, oregano, marjoram, basil, and kosher salt. Whisk to blend flavors. Add parmesan cheese. Stir. Marinate at room temperature for one hour to enhance flavors. Stir and pour onto a plate or shallow bowl. “Dot” oil with balsamic vinegar. Serve with baguette bread.
So Gail you have come to the end of making eating your way. Y Z are now left.
A big congratulations on that.ππ
Now this dish being served with bread attracts my attention and my saliva is not much left since you have come to X , I mean after showing through till all the Alphabets. Hahahaππ
ShivaπΆ
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With encouragement like yours, Shiva, I am compelled to move forward. As you can imagine, it’s quite a delicious journey. π
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This reminds me of the stuff they serve at Macaroni Grill! Looks like the perfect dipping sauce for some delicious bread π Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve never been there, but judging by your response, it must be yummy! πΏ
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How bad is it for me if I sit down and eat everything in this picture in one sitting?
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Lacey, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time for me! lol πΏ
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Me either lol!
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Great Post π Check out my blog festivedaria.com YAY
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I like it! Blessings! π¦
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You know I always love it when I go restaurants and they have a fresh and warm bread basket with an olive oil dipping sauce. But I never thought of making something at home.. Thank you for this lovely recipe. it’s so easy yet sounds so delicious π
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I agree, Shamira. I have the olive oil mixture down, so next I’ll be working on the bread basket. lol π
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Ooh that’s awesome!
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Another one I will print. My older son would love it… and me too… hehe!
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I know, right! I usually make tempting foods like this for the “husband” or “grandkids”. lol πΏ
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It also makes a great gift when filled in a pretty bottle.
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I like that idea! πΏ
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I love fresh parmesan, Gail! It makes a big difference in flavor and so tasty. Smiles, Robin ππ§
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So true. Once you taste it, there’s no going back! π§
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