Herb Oil

Ingredients

• 2 cups olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic powder, or 10 cloves fresh garlic, pressed and lightly sauteed in 1/2 cup of the olive oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chile flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika (optional)