Garlic Oregano Dip Recipes

BAGNA CàUDA (NORTHERN ITALIAN ANCHOVY-GARLIC DIP) RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim garlic cloves; if desired, halve lengthwise and remove germ from center. (Very developed green germs can add a subtle bitterness to the sauce, though our tests with younger garlic showed no noticeable difference between batches made with and without a more beige germ.) Slice garlic.
• In a small saucepan, combine garlic and milk or water, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until garlic is soft, about 10 minutes.
• Drain garlic well. Wipe out saucepan, then return garlic to saucepan and cover with olive oil. Cook over very low heat until garlic is very soft and can easily be smashed with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.
• Add anchovies and cook, stirring and smashing, until they have fully dissolved into the sauce. Continue smashing the garlic and anchovies until a thick purée forms. (If desired, you can very quickly purée the bagna càuda with an immersion blender to make an even smoother sauce.)
• Serve hot with raw vegetables and slices of roasted onion (if using).

OLIVE OIL DIP FOR ITALIAN BREAD

Steps:

• Pour the olive oil onto a salad plate. Use a garlic press to press the garlic cloves onto five different spots on the plate. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the oil and garlic. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Season with black pepper.

GARLIC OREGANO DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, cut the top third off of the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1" shell. Cube bread that was removed from inside and top that was sliced off.
• Spoon dip into bread shell. Serve with bread cubes and snack rye.

EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.