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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...

"Description taken from Giada De Laurentiis' Everyday Italian:
"This dip is the Italian version of hummus, and in my opinion it's smoother and tastier. This is a staple antipasto with I'm entertaining. The pita chips aren't Italian, but they work really well with this dip."

We really enjoy this recipe at..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano...

"From The Australian Women's Weekly 'Tapas, Mezze, Antipasto and other Bites' As I am not a fan of anchovy and even though I don't think you would notice the flavour in a tapenade, they are not something I ever have in the pantry. So this quick and easy tapenade is perfect for me to whip up."

Ingredients: pitted black olives, fresh flat-leaf parsley...

"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...

"Full-flavored, versatile and quick, this sauce tastes like you slaved over it for hours and is good to have on hand for busy weeknights. Its possibilities are endless - a sauce for anything from pastas to Italian sausage or meatball sandwiches, to eggplant parmigiana, or as a dipping sauce for fried mozzarella sticks."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"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...

"From Copykat.com. We love this with fresh bread."

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

"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...

"A very quick and easy, yet elegant dipping oil that goes great with crusty bread and salad, or pour over plain pasta for a flavorful dish."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, garlic...

"I got this from Tyler Florence. DS loves pesto and he says this one is the best I've made. The parsley gives the pesto a brighter green color."

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, fresh basil...

"So easy and so delicious... my boyfriend and I tend to lose ourselves and fight over who gets to lick the dish!

***Any tangy, soft cheese is perfect for this. I LOVE it with goat cheese.
Also: if you're short on time or just don't feel like turning on the oven, throw everything together in a microwave safe bowl, cover with..."

Ingredients: fresh basil, olive oil...

"Added to olive oil, this makes a wonderful dip for bread. You can also add balsamic vinegar, if you wish."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried thyme...

"Love this dip. Just dump all of the ingredients in together and chill. My kind of recipe!"

Ingredients: feta cheese, diced tomatoes...

"This keeps in the fridhe for a week, cover with a thin layer of olive oil for freshness. It can also be frozen.
For a vegetarian pesto use the Castelli cheese otherwise use the grana padano"

Ingredients: fresh basil, fresh parsley...