Pizza and Focaccia Toppings

• 1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (optional)
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, or 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice, or a combination
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• (makes 4 cups)
• 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)
• (makes about 2 cups)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons sweet or hot paprika
• 4 teaspoons chile flakes
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• (makes 1 cup)

1. In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and adding more to taste.
2. S tore in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
3. In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
4. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours before using.
5. In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, paprika, chile flakes, and garlic and bring to a boil over medium heat.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
8. S train the oil into a jar, add the salt, and let cool completely.
9. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pizza-and-focaccia-toppings-381478 (may not work)