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Good oil is a fundamental component of cooking. Quality oils provide plenty of health benefits along with flavor. I like to dress up my olive and peanut oils with simple infusions, which further elevate a dish, adding an extra oomph! DIY-infused oils<\/strong> are a fabulously easy way to create a delicious new ingredient that can be used to top any dish, for dipping bread or even dressing salads. Another major plus - they make for great gifts! A few of these bottles adorned with a ribbon will bring joy to any of your foodie friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of my favorite quick treats is a platter with hunks of fresh bread with a serving of herby oil. It\u2019s such a simple pleasure but offers a world of good flavor and textures. While we\u2019re focusing on garlic, rosemary, and chili here, you can make endless variations of infused oils as per your preference and need! They\u2019re quick to prepare, and <\/strong>assemble and can be used up in a matter of days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade Infused Oils vs Store Bought <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why should you bother making these at home when you can find them in a store? Well for starters, they\u2019re expensive. As fun as it is to buy fancy oils and play around with them in your recipes (something I\u2019ve done for years), they are not exactly wallet-friendly. By making them at home, you can get a better version for a fraction of the market cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second of all, the homemade version is fresh. While I recommend a shelf life of no more than a week<\/strong> for the homemade version, you are getting a punch of rich flavor using fresh herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can experiment and control the infusion. With chili oil, you can throw in a dozen chili or a few depending on your preference. You can mix multiple herbs. The ingredients are yours to balance and create, which makes your cooking all the more tasty and special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do you need to make DIY Infused Oils?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n