Appetizer #20 - Herbed Parmesan Bread Dipping Oil

 The Year of Appetizers

Appetizer #20 - Herbed Parmesan Bread Dipping Oil 

    I'm a big supporter of Ronald McDonald House. There are two houses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. One in Dallas and one in Fort Worth. I know there is also at least one Family Room at a local hospital as well. In 2016, the Dallas house celebrated their 35th anniversary of serving families. The Dallas house provides all three meals for families staying in the house. I've been honored to help serve meals at the Dallas house. This the meals that heal cookbook consists of recipes submitted by cooking volunteers and includes some favorite recipes for meals which have been served over their first 35 years. There are Ronald McDonald Houses all around and there are hundreds of hospitals worldwide, which are home to at least one core Ronald McDonald House Charities program. If you are so inclined, check out how you can support your local Ronald McDonald House or Ronald McDonald House Charities.

    This simple appetizer was very, easy to make. I served the oil with freshly, toasted French bread and it was delicious. 

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning or 1/4 tsp each dried oregano and basil

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or use avocado oil, like I did)

2 tsp grated parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp ground black pepper (the original recipe doesn't give an amount; this is what I used)

crusty French/Italian bread

Directions: 

On a 6-inch plate, combine the Italian seasoning, parmesan and pepper. Drizzle oil onto plate and stir gently with the tip of a spoon, to combine. Dip hot bread into oil and enjoy!

Herbed Parmesan Bread Dipping Oil

Herbed Parmesan Bread Dipping Oil