Kristen's Insalata Caprese

two large fresh, local heirloom tomatoes ( a colorful vairety from the garden)
one ball of fresh mozzarella cheese (can use regular mozzarella as well)
one large handful fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
Balsalmic vinegar
a dash of salt
a sprinkling of freshly course-ground black pepper
serve with fresh crusty bread (sourdough or equivalent. you can chop up bread and put in salad)

Chop everything up and toss in a bowl.

Kristen's Insalata Caprese

two large fresh, local heirloom tomatoes ( a colorful vairety from the garden)
one ball of fresh mozzarella cheese (can use regular mozzarella as well)
one large handful fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
Balsalmic vinegar
a dash of salt
a sprinkling of freshly course-ground black pepper
serve with fresh crusty bread (sourdough or equivalent. you can chop up bread and put in salad)

Chop everything up and toss in a bowl.

Pesto Ideas

Pesto can be served:
on top of toast
as a spread for sandwiches
over boliled noodles (can top with fresh tomato and grilled chicken in addition)
for pizza (use instead of red sauce. You can make little english muffin pizzas with pesto, cheese, and chopped fresh tomato)

Pesto Ideas

Pesto can be served:
on top of toast
as a spread for sandwiches
over boliled noodles (can top with fresh tomato and grilled chicken in addition)
for pizza (use instead of red sauce. You can make little english muffin pizzas with pesto, cheese, and chopped fresh tomato)

Tomato Basil Sandwiches

8 oz cream cheese
1 bunch green onions
8 basil leaves
salt to taste

• combine in food processor
• Assemble sandwich in this order

1. Bread
2. basil cream cheese mixture
3. tomato
4. bacon
5. basil leaf

Tomato Basil Sandwiches

8 oz cream cheese
1 bunch green onions
8 basil leaves
salt to taste

• combine in food processor
• Assemble sandwich in this order

1. Bread
2. basil cream cheese mixture
3. tomato
4. bacon
5. basil leaf