10/06/2026
I love making and using oils. I like a lemon dill caper with my baked fish. Try making your own. It's a fun and easy gift too
Flavor-packed infused oils with bright citrus, fresh herbs, smoky spices, and bold garlic to elevate everyday cooking. 🌿🌶️
1️⃣ Lemon Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ Zest of 2 lemons
✓ 2 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 2 sprigs fresh thyme
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
✓ ½ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil to a small saucepan.
2. Add the lemon zest, sliced garlic, thyme, peppercorns, and salt.
3. Warm gently over low heat without allowing the oil to boil.
4. Cook for 8–10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
5. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
6. Strain the oil if desired.
7. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for 8–10 minutes.
2️⃣ Rosemary Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
✓ 3 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
✓ ½ tsp salt
✓ ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan.
2. Add rosemary, sliced garlic, peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Warm gently over low heat.
4. Let the oil infuse for 8–10 minutes without boiling.
5. Remove from the heat.
6. Cool completely and strain if desired.
7. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for 8–10 minutes.
3️⃣ Smoked Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ 2 tbsp smoked paprika
✓ 3 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
✓ ½ tsp salt
✓ 1 dried smoked chili
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil to a small saucepan.
2. Stir in the smoked paprika.
3. Add sliced garlic, peppercorns, salt, and dried smoked chili.
4. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Infuse for 8–10 minutes without boiling.
6. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
7. Strain for a smoother oil if desired.
8. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for 8–10 minutes.
4️⃣ Garlic Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ 8 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
✓ ½ tsp salt
✓ 1 tsp dried oregano
✓ ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan.
2. Add the sliced garlic, peppercorns, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
3. Warm gently over low heat.
4. Cook for 8–10 minutes without letting the garlic burn.
5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
6. Strain the oil if desired.
7. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for 8–10 minutes.
5️⃣ Chilli Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ 4–6 dried red chilies
✓ 3 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 1 tbsp chili flakes
✓ ½ tsp salt
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil to a small saucepan.
2. Add dried chilies, sliced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and peppercorns.
3. Warm gently over low heat.
4. Infuse for 8–10 minutes, making sure the garlic and chilies do not burn.
5. Remove from the heat.
6. Let the oil cool completely.
7. Strain if desired, then transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for 8–10 minutes.
6️⃣ Basil Oil
Ingredients
✓ 1 cup olive oil
✓ 2 cups fresh basil leaves
✓ 3 garlic cloves, sliced
✓ 1 tsp black peppercorns
✓ ½ tsp salt
✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil and sliced garlic to a small saucepan.
2. Warm gently over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
4. Add the basil leaves, peppercorns, salt, and lemon juice to a blender.
5. Pour in the infused olive oil.
6. Blend until smooth and vibrant.
7. Strain if a smoother consistency is preferred.
8. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
🌡️ Temp: Low heat for about 5 minutes; do not boil.
