Don’t go spending massive amounts of dollars on flavored oils! Making your own is as easy as boiling water.  The trick is in the tecnique – Heat Infusion! Here are a few easy recipes to make your own.  NOTE: Because you are infusing the oil, you don’t need to buy the expensive stuff. Rosemary Garlic Oil Combine 1 medium sprig […]

Don’t go spending massive amounts of dollars on flavored oils! Making your own is as easy as boiling water.  The trick is in the tecnique – Heat Infusion! Here are a few easy recipes to make your own.  NOTE: Because you are infusing the oil, you don’t need to buy the expensive stuff.

Rosemary Garlic Oil
Combine 1 medium sprig of rosemary, 3 cloves “smashed” garlic, 1 tsp peppercorns a pinch of salt & 2 c. of extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan.
Bring it to a low simmer over medium heat.
Allow to simmer until the garlic is golden.
Remove the garlic & let the oil cool.
Bottle with the rosemary sprig & peppercorns & store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Basil Oil
Combine 1 c. of fresh chopped basil & a pinch of salt with 2 c. of  extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan.
Bring it to a low simmer over medium heat.
Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
Cool completely.
Bottle with the basil & store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Sun Dried Tomato Oil
Combine 1/2 c. of  fresh (not bottled) sun dried tomatoes chopped & a pinch of salt with 2 c. of extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan.
Bring it to a low simmer over medium heat.
Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
Cool completely.
Bottle with the tomatoes & store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Sage Oil
Combine 1/2 c. of fresh whole sage leaves (bruised) & a pinch of salt with 2 c. of extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan.
Bring it to a low simmer over medium heat.
Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
Strain & cool completely.
Bottle with 2 sage leaves (NOT bruised) & store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
NOTE: To bruise the leaves, gently hit them with the back of a knife.

As you can see, it really is very simple to make your own. Now get creative. Try using chives, oregano, tarragon or lemon verbena & send me your recipes using the oils!