Fresh Basil Dip

This dip is also great served alongside cooked salmon, shrimp or scallops.

Yield about 1 1/2 cups

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Fresh Vegetables, crackers


1. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic and next 7 ingredients: process until smooth.

2. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with fresh vegetables and/or crackers.

Carrabas Dipping Oil for bread

1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon or a little less kosher salt (use according to your taste)
fresh ground pepper
2 dashes red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Mix together your dry spices. Add crushed garlic to the dry spices.

Place on small saucer. Pour olive oil over mixture. Dip with your favorite hot French bread.