I’d like to think of myself as a host who can time a menu perfectly, but, more than once, I’ve been faced with the knock of dinner guests and the sinking realization that my appetizer still has ...

One of our favorite appetizers before a big dinner is this olive oil dipping sauce for any kind of bread. This is popular in most Italian restaurants and we just love all the herbs and spices that go ...

This simple starter comes together with just a few ingredients you probably already have. Discover ways to customize olive ...

Dipping bread in olive oil is common in America, but not something that Europeans do. Extra virgin olive oil is expensive and dipping can be messy. Instead, Italians make bruschetta or, if you’re in ...

Whether you've been to the Mediterranean or simply enjoy a snack of bread and olive oil stateside, you're bound to know by now that not all olive oil is created equal. In fact, Martha Stewart ...

Few things enrich a piece of bread quite like a generous helping of fat. That might sound a bit crude, but it's true: that's basically what butter is, and bread and butter is such a staple that it's ...

After a short hiatus, dipping oils are back in print today. “Italian restaurants, before the meal, often serve that wonderful crusty bread with a dish of olive oil, seasoned with ???” Snohomish cook ...

1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Salt & pepper Place all the spices/herbs in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil.

A good olive oil can taste herbal, fruity, or peppery, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enhance the experience with a few add-ins. Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry ...