Help! Out of Dipping Oils for Beer Bread

[quiverfull7]

My host tonight wants beer bread with dipping oils. I had the bread but I am out of both our garlic and basil oils. I ordered them as soon as she asked but they are not going to get here... SO... if you can help me out that would be great. Can I just press some garlic into olive oil? And can I use one of our spice blends to have another kind? Thanks in advance for any ideas you've got.

 

[kspry]

I'd do olive oil and Greek rub, if you have it.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Yes, press some garlic into some olive oil.....and you could do one with italian seasoning and some grated parmesan cheese, that's really yummy too....

 

[wadesgirl]

At the resturants they usually just do olive oil and pepper. I do like the taste of olive oil and garlic though.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Diane~

I would do a variety.
One with the italian seasoning and parm cheese
One with Garlic pressed into it
One with Kosher salt (the larger pieces) and cracked black pepper

Good luck! Hope they love whatever you do!

 

[c00p]

I always use Extra Virgin Olive Oil because it has a fruitier, better taste. Also, as mentioned, the Italian Seasoning is wonderful with a little extra garlic added. Personally, I also like adding some fresh ground black pepper too. Basil, Oregano, Parmesan cheese with black pepper is good too if someone doesn't have the Italian Seasoning. YUMMY!!

 

[bsaxman]

Yes, i second Andrea... EVOO all the way. In my opinion, you can mix almost any of the seasonings with EVOO, topped off with some freshly grated parmesan and it will be a REAL TREAT!

 

[kspry]

My favorite EVOO is the Whole Foods store brand.

 

[janetupnorth]

Diane~

I would do a variety.
One with the italian seasoning and parm cheese
One with Garlic pressed into it
One with Kosher salt (the larger pieces) and cracked black pepper

Good luck! Hope they love whatever you do!

Kosher or sea salt in any of them is yummy!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

This may seem dumb, but have you tried to see if you could borrow some from another Consultant in your area??

Good luck!
Paula

 

[RebelChef]

There's a wonderful Italian restaurant nearby and theirs has those spices and also a little sprinkle of red pepper flakes. They serve it with homemade rolls that rock the house. Ok, now I'm hungry for it.

 

[ShanaSmith]

I have done the oil and dipping at my fall shows for a few years. Usually I do rosemary herb in one, Itallian with a clove or garlic cut in half for one, lemon zest and juice, and basalmic in one. Of course EVOO in each of them. The lemon is unexpected, but really good.

 

[KellyTheChef]

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL BREAD DIP MIX

1 T. crushed red pepper
1 T. black pepper
1 T. dried oregano
1 T. dried rosemary
1 T. dried basil
1 T. dried parsley
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt

Grind together.

To use, put 1 tablespoon of mixture in a small bowl. Pour extra virgin olive oil over and mix together. Dip warm sourdough French bread into the mixture.

I make this up (all but the fresh garlic) and then keep it on hand all of the time. When I want to use it for dipping, just add some pressed garlic to the plate, some of this, and some oil.

Ohhhhhh......SO GOOD! Don't ask me how I forgot about this earlier!

ETA: Don't open up your food processor from grinding this together and smell...it MAY go up your nose, burn like heck, and then make you sneeze over and over. Again, don't ask me how I know this. I just do. :blushing:

 

[ChefClairissa]

We use Extra virgin kalamata olive oil and add LOTS of salt, a little pepper, red papper flakes, garlic and itallian seasoning. mmmm... now I want some!

 

[kspry]

Kelly, we love that Carrabba's spice blend. My son thought the greek rub smelled similar, but needed salt.

 

[c00p]

Have you ever tried Zio's spice blend? Holy moly - you better be ready with 2 loaves of bread!!! It's fabulous-o! (Think of HSM2 here when Sharpei sings her "Fabulous" song! :sing

 

[quiverfull7]

Thanks everyone! We did one dish with our Italian Seasoning and Parmesean cheese and they LOVED IT! The host wanted one with just garlic and that was super too. They LOVED the beer bread as well. The hosts husband told their friends it was time to leave once they had finished their orders because he was going to pour the italian seasoning oil over the leftover bread and get a fork! He was too funny! Her show is at $600 and climbing and we all had a blast. Thanks SO much for all your help!

 

[chefheidi2003]

I am glad that your show went so well...and that you found something to use...

 

[KellyTheChef]

Sounds like a fun time Diane...glad it went over so well!