Roasted Garlic Basil Dipping Oil

1 whole roasted garlic

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup shredded fresh basil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sea salt and black pepper

In a blender, add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and basil. Blend until smooth. Season to your taste with sea salt and black pepper. Store in an airtight container.

Serve with fresh bread, fish, chicken, or veggies.

How to roast garlic:

Preheat oven to 425F.

Cut a thin slice off the head of garlic and discard. Place garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Cover and roast until soft (about 20 to 30 minutes). When it's cool enough to handle, squeeze out the roasted garlic flesh.

Roasted Balsamic Peppers

5 large red peppers

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus extra)

Good quality balsamic vinegar

Fresh herbs of your choice for garnish

Sea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 F

Place peppers on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss in garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until caramelized.

Arrange on a serving platter. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.