Italian Butter

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

• Using a spice or coffee grinder, grind together red and black peppers, dried herbs, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt.
• Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of herb mixture onto a small plate.
• Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top, and serve.
• Store remaining mixture in an air-tight container.