Seasoning Recipes - Flavored Oils

Dill Caraway Oil

Vinaigrettes take on greater depth with this oil.

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Heat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a 1-cup metal measure or very small metal bowl, combine all ingredients. Set the measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven for one hour.

Cool on a rack for 30 minutes.

Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar.

Covered loosely and refrigerated at all times, flavored oil keeps for one month.

Makes about 1/2 cup.