Mike's Garlic Basil Tomato Olive Oil Appetizer

Mike's Garlic Basil Tomato Olive Oil Appetizer

Source : Here S What You Ll Need Chives Not Pictured Sorry Kids Can Be Kinda Impatient Add Oil And Crushed Garlic To A Pot And Simmer For 15 Minutes Stir Reg...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 14, 2025

Step:

  1. Here's what you'll need. Chives not pictured. Sorry. Kids can be kinda impatient!

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  2. Add oil and crushed garlic to a pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir regularly. Be careful not to burn garlic.

    Mike's Garlic Basil Tomato Olive Oil Appetizer recipe step 2 photo

  3. Chop all vegetables and add seasonings to tomato puree and mix well.

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  4. Add tomato puree mixture to oil and garlic. Simmer for 15 additional minutes. Stir regularly.

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  5. Use Baguette and French Breads for some serious dipping and sopping!

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  6. Serve with soft crusty breads and a hearty red wine like a quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy!

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  7. This Italian dip also makes for great - next day work lunches!

    Mike's Garlic Basil Tomato Olive Oil Appetizer recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. ● For The Garlic Olive Oil
  2. 1 Cup Quality Olive Oil
  3. 1 Cup Fresh Garlic Cloves [smashed]
  4. ● For The Sauce777
  5. 30 oz Pureed Tomatoes [or diced then smashed]
  6. 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil leaves [chopped]
  7. 1/4 Cup Diced Mushrooms
  8. 2 tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes
  9. 1/8 Cup Diced Green Onions
  10. 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  11. 1 tsp Fennel Seed
  12. 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes [or more to taste]
  13. 1 tsp Dried Oregeno
  14. 1 1/2 tbsp Dehydrated Onions [for flavor & to absorb excess oil]
  15. 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper [or more to taste]
  16. 1 tsp Sea Salt [or more to taste]
  17. 1 1/2 tbsp Pure Honey
  18. ● For The Sides
  19. as needed Fresh Soft Baguette Or French Breads
  20. ● For The Options
  21. 1/4 Cup Red Wine [heated]
  22. to taste Shreaded Parmasean Ramono Cheese

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