In Tuscany, the most simple, yet delicious snack ingredients always seem to be on hand. Fresh baked bread, hand crafted cheeses, the finest oil olives, a wonderful variety of wines. Now all you need is the seasoning to add to the olive oil to make the perfect dip for that fresh bread. (We also like to grate a little parmigiano-reggiano over the dip.)
For standard dip, mix 2 tablespoons Tuscan Seasoning with 1/2 cup of your favorite olive oit. Some people like to even add a bit more of the Tuscan seasoning.
For a tasty vinegar and oil salad dressing, mix 2 tablespoons Tuscan Seasoning with 2/3 cups oil and 1/3 cup vinegar, let stand for at least 15 minutes.
In spite of its name, this blend is quite versatile. It makes a great marinade, using the dressing recipe from above, for chicken, pork or fish. Tuscan seasoning can also be used as a dry rub for steaks, lamb or pork chops.
Hand mixed from garlic, Kosher salt, monosodium glutamate, toasted onion, olive oil powder, Tellicherry black pepper, sugar, red bell pepper, rosemary, onion, paprika, and green onion.
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