Italian Herb Dipping Blend

Name: Italian Herb Dipping Blend
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings per batch.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried basil; 2/3 cup dried parsley flakes; 6 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 tablespoons dried minced garlic; 2 tablespoons dried marjoram; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 4 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):; 1/2 cup olive oil; Italian or French bread

Don't eat bread alone...enjoy fresh baked bread, like Sun-Dried Tomato Provolone Bread on page xxx with this herb flecked oil. Bead Alone by Judith Hendricks tells the story of the joy one woman experiences from bread making.—

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried basil
2/3 cup dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1/2 cup olive oil
Italian or French bread

Directions

Combine the first 10 ingredients. Transfer to small spice jars. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Shake before using. Yield: 16 batches (2 cups mix).
To prepare dipping blend: In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons seasoning mix with olive oil just until heated through. Divide among four shallow serving plates. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without bread): 244 calories, 27g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Italian Herb Dipping Sauce in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2012