Balsamic Tomato Dipping Oil Recipes

BALSAMIC MARINATE TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and honey.
• Gently fold in tomatoes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Just before serving, gently stir the tomatoes to coat in dressing. Top with some fresh cracked black pepper.

HOT SPICEY TOMATO OIL FOR DIPPING

Steps:

• heat oil over medium heat.
• add garlic and cook until golden brown.3-5 mins.
• remove garlic and reserve.
• add tomatoes, honey, salt and chilli flakes.
• cook on medium 20 mins.
• blend sauce until smooth.
• add reserved garlic and blend until smooth.
• serve with french or italian bread, toasted ravioli, fried zucchini or use your imagination. Mangia.

BALSAMIC AND ROASTED GARLIC DIPPING OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves in baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool.
• Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves. Transfer garlic cloves to blender. Add vinegar and rosemary and puree herb mixture until smooth. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dipping oil can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature and whisk before using.)