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"This is a favorite with Italian-style grub.The recipe comes from Carrabba's Restaurant. They serve the spices on a small plate and the waiter adds olive oil, then you are set to dip your bread. YUM YUM! TIP: Chop all spices in small chopper and store them in a small container in the refrigerator, since a little goes a long way -- that way you can..."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried thyme...

"A great recipe I make often. Requests are the norm, and people can not believe the tomatoes are canned."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, fresh basil...

"Really good stuff - lasts forever too!"

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"Mind-boggingly simple. If you are in a super hurry you can mix and serve the dip immediately, but the flavor is better after sitting for a while."

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, mayonnaise...

"This stuff is addicting!! I serve salsa with broken pieces of bread or crackers. You may toss it with pasta or put on a salad, the possibilities are endless. I'm often asked to make it for parties because most people just adore this dip. -ADDED: I just recently discovered that this is Michael Chiarello's recipe & here all this time I thought..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"Elegant appetizer or snack. So very easy to make, just mix and bake! Also makes a yummy dip instead of a spread. From Cooking Light Magazine so it is keeping with my New Years resolution to eat healthier! (2 bread slices with 2 tablespoons spread = 1 portion)"

Ingredients: cooking spray, crusty bread...

"Italian Style Eggplant Appetizer. Very versatile. It's equally good served warm or at room temperature with crusty Italian bread, as well as hot over pasta or chilled as a salad."

Ingredients: balsamic vinaigrette, eggplants...

"This is a simple, versatile tapenade. It is best on warm focaccia or toasted slices of baguette, spread in a very thin layer. It is also terrific on sandwiches. Spread it on the inside of the bread before you make a grilled cheese (best w/cheddar) or a fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich. It's also a good dip for baby carrots or just about anything..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh parsley...

"A marinade/cooking sauce/dip that has infinite uses. You can tailor it to your own tastes as well by adding or subtracting ingredients."

Ingredients: ground aniseed, Gilroy garlic...

"I love the dipping oil served at my two favorite Italian restaurants. Both restaurants vary slightly in ingredients. Here is my version that brings the best of both worlds. Serve with warm bread fresh out of the oven and enjoy!"

Ingredients: fresh basil, garlic, olive oil...

Ingredients: cream cheese, garlic powder...

Ingredients: cream cheese, marinated artichoke hearts...

"This is a mouthwatering accompaniment to a pasta dinner."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, garlic...

"I saw Emeril prepare this and I was drooling! Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2002. Inactive prep time 1 hour, 15 minutes."

Ingredients: cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil...