Mediterranean Herb Oil

Method

1. I

   Put all the minced herbs in a heavy saucepan.

2. II

   Add the oil.

3. III

   Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring every now and again.

4. IV

   Simmer for 10 seconds.

5. V

   Take the pan off the heat, keep stirring for another 30 seconds.

6. VI

   (Yes, seconds.) Let the herbs now steep in the oil for about an hour, until cool (you didn't think it was going to be that quick a recipe, did you?).

7. VII

   Strain the oil through a fine sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on the steeped herbs to get out all the oil and all the herby essense.

8. VIII

   Divide the herb oil between 4 pretty oil bottles.

9. IX

   Seal tightly.

10. X

    Keep in the fridge at least 1 day to develop the flavors.

11. XI

    Keep this oil in the fridge.