Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Giada De Laurentiis Food

ROMAN POPCORN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the olive oil with the butter and garlic until the butter is melted. Set aside and allow to steep for 5 minutes, then discard the garlic clove.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a 3-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil dances in the pan. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with a lid and cook, shaking the pan every couple minutes to prevent burning. When you begin to hear popping, lower the heat to medium and shake the pan every 30 seconds until there are very few pops left in the pan. Empty the popcorn into a large bowl; you should have 6 to 8 cups of popcorn. Toss with the garlic-butter mixture, the Parmesan and Pecorino, and the pepper and salt.

ROSEMARY-INFUSED OIL

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup olive oil with 5 or 6 rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer the sprigs to a bottle or cruet, then add the oil and seal. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

ROSEMARY INFUSED OIL

Steps:

• Combine the oil and rosemary in a heavy small saucepan.
• Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Transfer the sprigs to a 4-ounce bottle or cruet.
• Add the oil and seal the lid.
• Refrigerate for up to 1 month.