Extra Virgin Olive Oil Herb Dip

I’m not going to pretend that many a meal I wouldn’t be content to simply sit with the bread, the Italian butter, and a glass of vino- who needs an actual meal? 

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or according to your taste)
freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices. Add crushed garlic, stirring to combine and moisten the herbs.

2. Transfer herb mixture to a small dish or bowl. Pour olive oil over herb mixture.

3. Serve with fresh bread.

NOTES:

- Feel free to use fresh or dried herbs.

- For the recipe above, I used all dry herbs with the exception of the rosemary.