What herb/spice combinations to use for flavored oils?

Question

I'd like to make some flavored oils to give as gifts, but I'm not sure what combinations of herbs, spices, etc. to use for flavoring. Most of my friends and family probably wouldn't like anything spicy. And in my herb garden right now I have mint, parsley, thyme, green onion, chives, rosemary, sage, and basil, but of course I could buy more ingredients if necessary.

Oops, I forgot, I have dill as well. :)

To those of you concerned about health issues, yes, I do plan to dry the herbs or whatever I add to the oil, cook the oil, sterilize the bottles, and provide instructions about proper storage and use.

Answer 1

I would use parsley and sage, then a basil, rosemary and thyme. Green onion and chives...and mint with rosemary. Of course I would just smell the blends together first and see if it is apealing and then use them. Good luck.

Answer 2

Try a few garlic cloves split in half, rosemary, basil and very little sage. Ever better if you prepare some stove dried tomatoes to give inside the flavored oil.
You can send me some!!!

Answer 3

Most of them will work. But you MUST read up on how to infuse the oils and store them properly. Check the air/oil/longevity. What you're doing is akin to canning -- so you MUST be very careful, depending on when you're giving the gifts. And maybe give the recipient a "use by" date.

Good luck!

Answer 4

there are many combo's try basil parsley and garlic or thyme rosemary with chives and I hope you plan to infuse the oils

Answer 5

The previous answers had some great ideas and here is the site you MUST read before trying any:

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columncc/cc000804.html

This will tell you how to safely make the oils.

Answer 6

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