Oregano Olive Oil

I can’t go a day without olive oil in my kitchen. I use it for everything—sautéing veggies, baking potatoes, creating salad dressings, and drizzling atop pasta. So I decided to diversify my olive oil options. This oregano olive oil is a simple way to add new flavor to your everyday cooking routine. Suddenly, your vinaigrettes and veggies have just a little extra kick. First on my plate? Oregano olive oil as a dip for Italian bread.

Ingredients:

-1 cup olive oil

-1 garlic clove, sliced thinly

-1 ½ tablespoons of fresh oregano, minced

-1 lemon

How-To:

1. Using a peeler, peel lemon. Be sure not to cut into the white pith.

2. In a small saucepan, add olive oil, lemon zest, and garlic. Warm over low heat for 10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in oregano. Allow oil to steep for 2-3 hours or overnight for stronger flavor. Strain the oil into a clean jar, and discard lemon, garlic, and oregano.