Fresh Vegetable Platter With Olive Oil Dip Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (1/4 cup total)., To prepare dipping oil: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 teaspoons herb mix with water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds. Drain excess water. Transfer to a shallow serving plate; add 1/2 cup oil and stir. Serve with bread.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 170C. Cut a slice off the top of each head of garlic and place on foil. Spoon over 4 tbsp of the oil, tuck in the thyme and wrap. Season with salt and pepper and bake for up to 1 hour - until the garlic is very soft. Cool.
• Beat the cheese in a bowl until smooth. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skin into the cheese and mash with a fork until smoothish. Beat in sufficient oil and/or milk to get a good dipping consistency. Beat in the herbs and season to taste - add a squeeze of lemon too, if necessary.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and fry the sliced garlic gently until golden brown (not too brown or it will taste bitter). Drain and scatter the garlic over the dip. Serve the dip in the centre of a large platter of vegetables.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix first seven ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Combine 20g of the mayo with half the garlic and 1 tbsp of the dill in a small bowl. Season, then brush this over the pittas. Arrange on a baking tray and bake for 12-14 mins, turning halfway, until just golden.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining mayonnaise, garlic and dill with the yogurt, mustard, capers, shallot and honey. Season and transfer to a small serving bowl.
• Slice the warm pittas into strips and arrange on a platter with the peas, asparagus, fennel wedges, radishes, baby carrots and the bowl of dip. Garnish with some extra dill sprigs, then serve.