When most of us are preparing a dinner for friends or family, we tend to think outside of the box and from time to time, we may even push things to the limit. We want everything to be perfect and an absolute delight to the taste buds. What we need to remember, however, it is sometimes it is the simple things that really make a meal fantastic.
That is true of this Olive oil and balsamic bread dip, and it is something that you will want to include on your table, time and time again. Not only is it fantastic in its simplicity, as you can make it in just a matter of a minute or two, it is quite delicious as well. Not to mention the fact that there is something about this type of bread that really just brings people together at a meal.
Not only do you have the dip itself as something delicious, you can also create a bread that goes right along with it. It is something that your family will truly love and they don’t need to know it is so easy.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
2 tablespoons oregano (or Italian seasoning)
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Sliced fresh baguette, for dipping
Directions:
Pour the olive oil into a small shallow pan. Set over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic. Leave the oil and garlic over the heat just until it has warmed, (you are not cooking it, just warming) then pour the oil onto a deep plate or wide, shallow bowl.
Immediately sprinkle with oregano, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper.
Serve with hot sliced baguette.