Photo by Lucie Monk
Check out the rest of our gourmet holiday gift ideas here. Garlic Lemon Oil Ingredients: 2 lemons 12 garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups olive oil 1+1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes salt and pepper (to taste) Method:
- In a medium saucepan, combine olive oil and garlic cloves. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for ten minutes.
- Meanwhile, carve the peel from the lemons, taking care to exclude the bitter white pith.
- Add lemon peel to the oil, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and add red pepper flakes. Let mixture infuse while cooling to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a large glass jar and refrigerator (can be funneled into small bottles later.
