Bread dipping is the new, healthy alternative to crackers and cheese which have been a staple, but often overused, appetizer. A tasty trend, filled with breads and flavored oils and sauces in the olive oil dipping dish will be an instant winner.

If you’re bored of serving carrot and celery sticks to guests, why not try something different? Be the first of your friends to use a new bread dipping dish and you’re sure to start a new trend. Add an olive oil dipping dish and some herb dips to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a culinary winner.

Combine Mediterranean-inspired oils with a variety of breads in a classy bread dipping dish, and you’ve created an appetizer that can be used no matter what the occasion.

There’s no need to run around searching for a gourmet grocer either. Simply visit your local supermarket and look for the olive oil section. Be prepared to spend that little bit extra for a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Being the highest quality oil, it has a wonderful flavor, and is the best option for bread dipping. It’s likely you might already have some pure olive oil at home, but this is best left for cooking, as the flavor pales in comparison to extra virgin olive oil. 

Despite the name, extra light olive oil does not contain any less calories than other olive oils. The lighter color and flavor is what is referred to in this instance. It makes a great substitute to canola or vegetable oil when baking.

With a bread dipping dish, you can serve several oils and sauces at once. Place flavored oils such as fresh basil, lemon juice or roasted garlic in one of the olive oil dipping dishes to accompany the bread.

If you’re keen to create your own unique oil for bread dipping, consider adding some prepared basil pesto, Kalamata olive tapenade or sun dried tomato pesto to the oil. Mix well and to ensure that the flavors develop, leave the blended ingredients to stand for a minimum of 15 minutes.

If you want things spiced up a little, add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes to a quarter cup of olive oil. For another flavor, fill one of the olive oil dipping dishes with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. First, dip a piece of bread into the oil, and then into the dish containing the cheese. Your guests will be stunned at the taste sensation.

And don’t think you need to stick to the standard french bread stick. Breads that a great for bread dipping include ciabatta, focaccia and sourdough, all of which can be found at your local deli or bakery. On a cold winter’s night, serve a loaf of warm French bread dough. 

The bread dipping dish is versatile and functional. Try filling with steamed vegetables instead of bread, and dip the vegetables into the flavored olive oil. For the perfect Italian appetizer, place your favorite oil in the olive oil dipping dish and then dip bread or vegetables into the oil. Olive oil bread dipping dish can be found in white porcelain with color graduations in the dish when filled with olive oil. It makes a wonderful wedding present, especially for a visual presentation on the newlyweds dining table. Once the oil is placed in the olive oil dipping dish, lovely green tones will filter through, providing both a work of art and a feast. bread dipping, dipping oil, dipping appetizer  

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Serving fresh baked bread does not always have to be accompanied with just butter. Try adding a new taste sensation to your meals with our Bread Dip and some warm crusty bread. Start the bread dipping trend amongst your friends, and get them raving about your great idea.

Our Bread Dip is so versatile, it can also be used over pasta, salad, or even a pizza!

Full of flavor, our Bread Dip recipe can be used for more than just simple bread dipping. Use bread dipping oils and dipping sauces as a base for salad dressings or pasta condiments. Try it over grilled veggies for a new taste explosion, or drizzle it over homemade bruschetta for an authentic touch. There really is no limit to what you can use bread dipping oils for.

Serving Suggestions for Herbed Olive Oil Bread Dipping Mix:

Drizzle over pasta salad before tossing for a wonderful flavor. Place bread dipping oil in a pan as you roast root vegetables. It also provides a wonderful marinade for beef, chicken, lamb and pork.

Herbed Bread Dip Mix Recipe

Recipe produces 1 cup Ingredients:

2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt

Directions:
Grind all ingredients together to create the base. To transform into bread dipping oil, simply add 1 tablespoon to a small bowl before pouring extra virgin olive oil over the mixture. Blend on low speed in you blender unitil well mixed together, and your Bread Dip is ready to go.

Some comments regarding the Herbed Bread dipping Sauce:

This never fails to impress and is a great hostess gift. I have made a double batch of the mixture and given it as a gift, along with a homemade loaf of bread and a bottle of quality extra virgin olive oil.We made a bulk batch and served it with cubed french bread, as it we felt it was the perfect accompaniment to the Italian meal we served. We were asked all night for the recipe. Even better, we made the dipping oil a couple of days before the party, and the flavor was simply amazing.  

Absolutely the BEST dipping oil I have ever come across. I don’t only use it for bread dipping, it forms the base for my homemade chicken artichoke pizza. I also use it in place of Italian seasonings. A wonderful recipe. Simple and quick appetizer, there is never any Bread Dip left at the end of the evening. I wanted to know the ingredients from Carabba’s. I used this recipe as my contribution to a dinner I attended and everyone was impressed. If you need to use the dipping oil immediately after making it, simply place into the microwave for about 10 seconds. Heating allows the flavors to blend immediately into the oil. Also, consider adding some fresh Parmesan cheese to the recipe in place of using salt.

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A new Bread Dipping Dish. As people become more health conscious, many are turning to the Mediterranean Diet in order to eat a healthy diet without feeling like they’re depriving themselves. A great appetizer originating from Italy, and fitting perfectly with the Mediterranean Diet is bread dipping.

Creating a bread dipping appetizer is simple. All that is required is a bread dipping dish, bread and some olive oil and vinegar. Slice or cube your chosen bread (sourdough and foccacia are great for this), and place some extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar in the bread dipping dish. Now all that’s required is to choose a piece a piece of bread and dip it into your desired condiment. Nothing could be more simple.

Our new bread dipping dish provides the perfect dish to use for bread dipping. A simple swirl on the bottom of the dipping dish becomes an artistic focal point when extra virgin olive oil is added. The swirl will appear to get darker as the dipping dish gets deeper.Made from restaurant grade white porcelain, our dipping dish is perfect for any occasion. Elegant and functional, the dipping dish is 4.5 inches wide, and is dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze. Should you create your own flavored oils to use in the dipping dish, it is also microwave safe, so oil can be warmed in the microwave to disperse the flavor.

To obtain the best quality flavor, extra virgin olive oil should be used in the dipping dish. While you may already have olive oil in your kitchen cupboard, extra virgin olive oil contains the most flavor, and lends itself perfectly to bread dipping, so it’s worth buying some extra virgin olive oil to use for this purpose. To make your own flavored oils for the dipping dish, simply add some fresh herbs and spices to the oil. Basil, lemon juice, sun dried tomato’s and black pepper all work well. Simply allow the flavors to blend for at least 15 minutes before serving. If you do need to use the oil immediately, place the dipping dish in the microwave and heat for 10 seconds. This will help the flavors to disperse so that you can serve straight away.

If you haven’t already tried it, consider making bread dipping appetizer for your next function. You’re sure to start a trend, and the bread dipping dish makes a wonderful table centerpiece, sure to gain many comments. You can be assured that this is one appetizer that will be devoured by all. Bread dipping is a healthy alternative to many other snacks, and doesn’t have to be saved for special occasions. If the kids are hungry after school, bring out the bread dipping dish along with their favorite bread, and they’ll be satisfied in no time. If unexpected guests drop in, it’s no trouble to quickly throw together a quick platter. Slice up some bread, fill the dipping dish with extra virgin olive oil, and it’s ready to serve.

Next time you need to buy a gift, remember that the beautiful American Porcelain Bread Dipping Dish makes a wonderful present. Classy and useful, it’s suitable to give as an anniversary, birthday, engagement or wedding gift. Team it with a quality extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, or a flavored oil you’ve created yourself, and you’ve got a sure winner. bread dipping dish, oil dipping

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If a good tasting olive oil is used in this recipe it can add a nice touch to stews, soups, grilled meats and seafood. It is best to drizzle a tablespoon or so over a fresh made dish just before serving. The most commonly used herb to the flavor olive oil is basil. Sun-dried tomatoes are also popular. Other herbs such as oregano, cilantro, rosemary, and sage make pleasant additions to flavor  olive oil as well.

Flavored extra virgin olive oil

1 cup herbs, see herb selection below.

2 cups quality extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Herb selection
Flavored olive oil is best made with a single herb, it is not recommended to mix a combination of herbs for flavoring. Dried herbs should be blanched in boiling water for about 45 seconds and then plunged any cold were iced water bath. Let stand until herbs are cooled. Drain herbs and dry them by padding with paper towels. Sun-dried tomatoes which are dried not marinated should be placed in boiling water and simmer for two minutes. Drain before using.

Method:
Place the selected herbs in a blender and at half of the extra virgin olive oil. Run blender on medium speed until herbs are puréed. Pour the herb and oil blend into a glass container add the remaining olive oil and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain and make sure through a fine strainer lined with cheesecloth. Season the strained oil with sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste store in refrigerator until use.
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Makes 4 servings

True Italian bruschetta is grilled over a wood fire. As this may be impractical for many, a stove top grill works fine, and even a ridged cast iron skillet or toaster oven will work as well.

Ingredients:

½ loaf Italian sourdough bread, (you can substitute any crusty bread)
4 large garlic cloves peeled and pressed through a garlic press
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt
Black pepper fresh ground

Method:

Cut the bread diagonally into ¾ inch slices.
Grill the bread until it is brown on both sides.
Remove the bread from the grill and spread pressed garlic on each of the bread slices.
Place the bread on a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with a little coarse Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately, and always offer additional olive oil on the side.
You can also offer olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a dipping bowl on the side.

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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, mashed
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) jar Sicilian Whole Olives, drained
6 slices crispy country bread DIRECTIONS:
Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, warm oil and butter until bubbly. Add garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook until garlic is fragrant; do not allow garlic to brown. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chives and parsley. Season with ground pepper. Serve warm with olives and bread, for dipping.

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped very fine

Whisk all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.  Serve in a shallow dipping bowl with sliced Italian bread as appetizer

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1 cup flavorful Masserie extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Villa Bellentani VSQP balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated dried oregano
1 tablespoon very fine chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Two fresh garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press Dash of red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl, and let stand for at least an hour before serving. Serve in a dipping bowl with hot sliced Italian or French bread

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French-Italian Bread Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Hot bread or hot flour tortillas

Herbes de Provence

Pour olive oil in small serving dish. Add balsamico. Use a herb mill to fresh grind dried Herbes de Provence. These dried herb flavors add a delicious zest and fragrance to your bread dipping sauce.

Break bread or tortillas in serving portions to dip in sauce. serve as an appetizer.

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