Dipping Sauce Infused with Garlic

½ Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Masserie diSanteramo Organic Recommended!)
4 Cloves of Garlic, Thinly Sliced
Balsamic Vinegar
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Freshly Grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese
FRESH, Crusty Italian or French Bread, Hunks … Slices … Whatever…

Gently heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant and not colored.
Remove from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Strain out the garlic and place the oil in a shallow bowl.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar decoratively into the center.
Sprinkle the salt, red pepper flakes and grated black pepper over the oil.
Then, top with a light coating of cheese.

Crisco Herbed Parmesan Dipping Oil

I love bread, really love it and this makes it even better! And it goes great with a glass of wine for an easy and cheap dinner!

1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning or (1/4 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp dried basil)
1/4 cup Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Crusty baguettes or Italian bread

Combine seasoning and olive oil on a 6 inch plate and top with Parmesan cheese. Dip slices or pieces of the crusty bread into the oil.

Yield - 1 serving.