Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread

Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread
Description

This is that classic restaurant-style dip: fruity extra-virgin olive oil pooled on a plate with herbs, garlic, and a hint of heat, perfect for tearing off pieces of warm bread and soaking it all up. It’s simple, elegant, and takes just a couple of minutes to make, but feels special every time.
Ingredients

For the dip:

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1–2 cloves garlic, very finely minced or grated

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon dried basil (optional if not in your Italian mix)

½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1–2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional but very good)

Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for topping)

For serving:

Warm crusty bread (French baguette, ciabatta, or sourdough), sliced

Instructions

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