Carrabba’s Herbed Dipping Oil

For the first few years that Currey and I were married, I was a part of the Junior League.  It was a great opportunity to meet new friends and volunteer in my community.  I got to serve on several projects and made great memories. A highlight of every year was our fundraising luncheon.  In addition to the luncheon, there was always a silent auction.

I was always on the search for Junior League Cookbooks as Leagues from all over the US were represented. Oh how I love Junior League Cookbooks! I would often also bid on more obscure prizes that many people weren’t bidding on like the restaurant gift card and a night of laser tag.  Yes, I’m always looking for a deal!  I was always so excited to come home and tell Currey what I’d “won”.  It seemed irrelevant that I was the highest bidder and had purchased my prizes.  I was the winner!

One year, I purchased several gift cards to local restaurants.  It was a great way to support the Junior League and to add new restaurants to our date night line up.  One of the first new restaurants we tried was Carrabba’s.  I don’t remember what I ate for dinner on my first visit but I remember the hot bread and herbed dipping oil that was served.

I’m a sucker for bread, especially warm homemade bread paired with perfectly spiced herbed dipping oil.  We had several dates nights at Carrabba’s before it occurred to me to try to recreate this deliciousness at home.

A quick Google search lead me to seemingly endless copycat recipes.  I’ve tried several versions and we’ve settled on this as our favorite.  This Herbed Dipping Oil pairs perfectly with any Italian meal.  I make a quadruple batch every time then just keep the herb mix in a small jar so it’s ready whenever the mood strikes! Simply add bread and olive oil.