Mediterranean Bread Dipping Oil

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely diced shallot

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ cup finely diced sundried tomatoes

– not in oil, ideally vacuum sealed and soft

¼ cup drained and finely chopped artichoke hearts (in brine)

2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped roasted bell peppers

2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped pickled banana peppers

¼ cup drained and finely chopped Castelvetrano olives

2 tablespoons drained and finely chopped capers

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil

1½ teaspoons sumac

1½ teaspoons chili flakes

1 cup Spotlight™ Oil

Loaf of Italian or French bread for dipping

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients except the Spotlight™ Oil into an oven-safe dish that is good for serving. Heat the Spotlight™ Oil in a saucepan over high heat until almost smoking – around 485° F. Pour the Spotlight™ Oil over the aromatics, be careful it will steam and sputter. Stir the mixture to blend. Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.