Oil and Vinegar

Jun 4th, 2008 by Marie

When I cook Italian food for dinner or anytime we have bread as a side item, we dip our bread into Oil and Vinegar. To be more specific, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Thanks to Macaroni Grill, we have been doing this at home for years and can’t seem to stop.

Because we love this combo so much, we purchased these great glass bottles to put them into. It makes it easy and quick to use. Our bottles came from good ol’ Bed Bath and Beyond.

You can add extra things to your mix as well. We have enjoyed Fresh Black Pepper, Parmesan cheese, Minced Garlic, or a yummy herb mix of Rosemary and dried Oregano. You could even add a little Red Pepper for some spice.

We dip all kinds of bread into our Oil and Vinegar, usually whatever I have on hand. But the best is a fresh homemade bread. Next week, I will be sharing a recipe I make for a yummy Rosemary Bread that I have learned from a friend, so stay tuned. But for now, pick up a yummy sourdough or french bread from the local bakery to dip into your Oil and Vinegar.

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11 Responses to “Oil and Vinegar”

on 04 Jun 2008 at 8:32 am1 Missy

YUM! We do this at our house too, but not every time. I guess I forget how good it is. Can’t wait for the rosemary bread recipe. Always looking for new good recipes.
ALSO- I’ve never thought of making german pancakes in muffin tins. How did you get to be so smart?!?
on 04 Jun 2008 at 9:06 am2 April

I have those exact same bottles from BB&B, and that’s exactly what I have in them! When we registered for them my husband had no idea what they were for. :o) I’ve also found they’re much better for “drizzling” olive oil on something, whereas the original bottle seems to dump more than drizzle.
on 04 Jun 2008 at 10:53 am3 aurora

yummy! can’t get enough of it at Macaroni Grille. i need those bottles & can’t wait for the rosemary bread recipe. :)
on 04 Jun 2008 at 3:03 pm4 Jessica

This is the best…so yummy! It’s funny, I’ve been thinking of doing a post on this exact same thing, but with focaccia bread (with dough made in the bread machine).
on 04 Jun 2008 at 5:57 pm5 Jamie

We have those same bottles from BB&B and we use them to put our colorful dishsoap in. I like them so much more than the decorated ones.
on 04 Jun 2008 at 8:58 pm6 vanessa

Kneaders has the best balsamic vinegar, it has pomegrante in it, suprisingly very very good combo.
on 04 Jun 2008 at 10:44 pm7 Kelsey

Yummm! I love oil and vinegar!
on 05 Jun 2008 at 1:27 pm8 Marie

These Bottles are the best. Perfect for drizzling!

I also love the idea for these bottles for a dish soap jar!
on 08 Jun 2008 at 11:20 am9 bakingblonde

I Love this idea. It would be perfect for Itallian themed gift baskets at the holidays!
on 09 Jun 2008 at 10:25 am10 Marie

These do make great gifts! We have given them as gifts for weddings and house warming gifts and they are always well received!
on 11 Jun 2008 at 4:03 am11 Rosemary Peasant Bread | Make and Takes

[...] Thanks again to my baking friends Becca and Jenn, I have been enjoying another one of their great recipes. French Peasant Bread, but with a twist, I add Rosemary. It makes it taste just like the hot steamy delicious Macaroni Grill Bread. It’s super easy to make, even using yeast, and perfect to dip into your Olive Oil and Vinegar. [...]