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An Herb Flavored Olive Oil to Tickle Your Fancy!
Posted by: Luci Lock
October 22 2007 | 14,261 views


In today‘s video, I‘ll show you how to make an instant, herb-flavored, olive oil. The good, natural flavor from fresh, organic basil leaves will infuse the olive oil, marrying two rich, aromatic flavors. You can use pretty much any herb you like for this, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, whatever you fancy.

INGREDIENTS:

  • About 2 TABLESPOONS chopped, fresh, organic basil leaves

  • Approx. ½ cup of organic, extra-virgin olive oil (use as much oil as you like)

PREPARATION:

  • Place chopped basil in small bowl.

  • Top off basil with organic olive oil.

  • Leave oil uncovered in kitchen for 2 to 3 hours, to allow time for herb to infuse well into oil.

  • Strain oil and pour into small, decorative glass bottle.

Serve with salad or any dish at all.

So, there you have it! Another tasty, instant, herb & olive oil recipe for you. Enjoy!





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