Bread Dipping Spice 'al Cliff
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This is a wonderful spice mixture for flavoring olive oil. Many Italian restaurants use their own version, and this is the one that I created. People have often requested this recipe, or the spice mixture as a gift.

1 tbls minced basil
1 tbls parsley flakes
1 tsp dried thyme (whole, not ground)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/4 tsp ground black pepper		 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp minced rosemary
1/3 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp dried lemon zest
Combine all ingredients.

To serve, combine about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice blend, 1 smashed and minced clove of garlic, and olive oil to taste in a small dish. Dip bread in mixture.

Optional: Chop courser ingredients briefly in a spice grinder until all ingredients are about the same size.