Besides their yummy entrees, one of my favorite things about Carrabba's restaurant is their bread, because even though it isn't the best bread ever, it is made so by the herb/olive oil dipping stuff they serve on a little plate along with it. I always order extra. Tonight I whipped up a concoction that is close enough to that herb stuff (it has a proper name, I'm just not urbane enough to know it) to make me happy. So here's what I did. This recipe makes a lot. A little goes a long way.
1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 or 7 grinds of black pepper
1 tsp. finely minced fresh garlic
olive oil (extra virgin is best)
Mix all ingredients except olive oil. Stir in enough olive oil to make a medium thick paste. Use some now with bread or on pasta; save the rest, covered, in the refrigerator for later.
-B-
