Gothic Basil- Garlic Hot Honey Bread Dip

Time to Prepare: 15 minutes

Kitchenware Needed: Sharp Knife, Cutting Board, Whisk, Small Mixing Bowl

Yield: 1/2 Cup, before Olive Oil

Extra Additions: 2-3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil when ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil, minced

• 4 Fresh Garlic Cloves, minced

• 1 Tablespoon Chili-Infused Honey (Mike’s Hot Honey was our preferred infused honey)

• 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar

• 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

• 1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Onion

• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

• 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper

• 1/8 Teaspoon Paprika

• 2-3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, when ready to serve.

Directions:

1. With a sharp knife and a medium-sized cutting board, mince washed basil leaves and garlic cloves and add to the small mixing bowl. Add the Chile-Infused Honey to the mixing bowl.

2. Whisk the basil, garlic, and Chile-Infused Honey together. Let sit for 2-3 minutes while gathering other ingredients.

3. After a few minutes have passed, add the Red Wine and Balsamic additions to the mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.

4. Next, add the dried spices - Granulated Onion, Salt, White Pepper, Black Pepper, and Paprika. Whisk to combine.

5. When ready to serve, combine 1-2 Tablespoons of herb mixture to 2-3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and pair with your favorite crusty bread.

Notes:

• When using fresh herbs, proper refrigeration is essential. Store the herb mixture in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

• Add Olive Oil when you are ready to serve.

• Adding Olive Oil prior to refrigeration may cause the fats in the oil to congeal at lower temperatures. This is a natural process. This recipe can also be used as a salad dressing - if adding olive oil prior to refrigeration, give the mixture ample time to come to room temperature before serving.