Let’s be honest, Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Overland Park has to be my No. 1 guilty pleasure of all time. There is something irresistible about the fettuccine Alfredo that puts me in a “take no prisoners” mood. With Carrabba’s, the doggie bag is not an option.
Even though I may be addicted to the meal, I think the main reason I love going is the dipping oil served with bread.
I love sitting around the table and talking with family and friends while taking in that amazing sauce and, of course, the bread is always fresh.
The dipping oil at Carrabba’s has been something I have wanted to add to my own recipe collection for a while.
It seems like every time my husband and I invite a set of parents or friends over, there is something missing.
I started looking for the recipe online and combining some until finally I found a recipe that my husband and I agree is pretty close to the real thing.
The final recipe we use is so simple. We can whip it up in minutes. The recipe contains such small amounts of some ingredients it makes it difficult to reduce.
So the recipe makes enough to store some of the mixture for more bread later, or it is really good in a variety of different dishes from chicken to pork.
There is one secret to the recipe. If you eat at Carrabba’s, buy the olive oil. It’s usually $30 for five liters, so you can divide it among friends or even sell it.
Having the right olive oil makes all the difference for this recipe.
Not only does this recipe add a new dimension to a get-together, it is quick, easy and adaptable.
Get creative with the herbs you mix in and create your own flavor. Add it to different dishes to put a different little kick to it.
However the recipe is used, it’s sure to be a great addition to your recipe collection.