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Oils & Infusions

Basil oils and other infusions carry flavor into a liquid ingredient. These preparations offer a finishing or seasoning component, with attention to the method and storage directions in each recipe.

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  • Fresh Basil Oil

    Fresh Basil Oil

    This all-purpose basil oil is designed for everyday cooking and finishing. A blend of light olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil allows the fresh basil flavor to shine…

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  • Basil Oil

    Basil Oil

    This vibrant, super-flavorful oil doubles as a dressing for salad, roasted veg, grilled chicken, fish, you name it. It’s dreamy over beans with some shaved pecorino, or as…

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  • Basil Olive Oil

    Ingredients 400 ml olive oil 150 g basil Preparation Roughly tear up the basil and fill into a 0.5 L iSi Whipper along with the olive oil. Attach…

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  • Sous Vide Herb-Infused Olive Oil

    Infused olive oils are great for salad dressings and garnishes — and infusing olive oils is quick and easy with the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker. For this…

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  • Basil Oil

    Basil Oil

    Fresh basil can add such a hit of flavor to so many things: soups, grilled chicken, panini, or a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad. If you’ve found fragrant,…

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  • Smoked Balsamic Vinegar

    Ingredients 100g Balsamic vinegar 0.8g Xanthan gum Oak chips for smoking Preparation Blend the Xanthan Gum into the balsamic vinegar using a hand blender. Place the thickened balsamic…

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  • Sous Vide Garlic Confit

    This Sous Vide Garlic Confit is a fantastic condiment to have in the fridge at all times. You can toss it in pasta, spread it on bread or…

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  • Peppercorn Vinegar

    ¼ cup thyme 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon white peppercorns 2 6-inch-long strips lemon rind 2 cups white wine vinegar Gather herbs in the morning, after the…

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  • Italian Herbal Vinegar

    ¼ cup each of basil, oregano, marjoram, chives (or chive blossoms), and thyme 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar Gather…

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  • Classic Tarragon Vinegar

    1 cup tarragon 2 cups Champagne vinegar Gather herbs in the morning, after the dew has dried. Wash, remove excess moisture in a salad spinner, and pat dry…

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