Carrabba's Bread Dipping Spice

Barb Gertz's Note:

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 have it anytime.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1-4

Yield: 0.25 cup

• 1 tablespoon minced basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (Italian is best)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients, EXCEPT oil and lemon.
2. Put in a small food processor (I used my little food chopper). Chop briefly until all ingredients are about the same.
3. Stir in oil and lemon juice.
4. TO SERVE: Combine about 1 1/2 teaspoons spice blend to 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil on a small Dish.
5. Dip sliced bread in mixture.
6. French bread is good.
7. ENJOY.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Barbara, this was just lovely! The mix of herbs was spicy and delicious with bread. We dipped french bread and scarfed it up! Thanks!

[Chef #1362273]

I am so, so thankful that I stumbled upon this!!!! It is copycat perfection. I now serve this regularly with lightly toasted Italian bread at cocktail parties and dinner get togethers, or while sitting outside enjoying a glass w/ friends. It makes a perfect light dish to snack on w/ a great wine. So many friends have fallen in love with this, that not only do I make a huge batch and freeze it for surprise company, but I plan on giving it as a Christmas gift to quite a few folks this year. Thank you so much!!

[Chef Brandyb]

This was DELICIOUS!!!! I made this last min for a dinner party. Everyone LOVED it. The only fresh ingredients I used was garlic, the rest was dry spices... And still it was amazing. DH used to work a Carrabbas for yrs before we met, and said this was BETTER in flavor. I would love to try w/ frest herbs, but if you don't have them, its still great w dry!!!