An excellent garlic dip that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Serve warm with Italian bread, lettuce leaves, green pepper, celery, broccoli or cauliflower.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil and butter. Season with black pepper. Heat until butter melts, then add garlic. Cook until garlic has softened but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in cream. Serve warm.