Basil Insanity

Insalate Caprese

tomatoes			10
fresh basil			2 bunches
fresh mozzarella                (optional)
red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic

Bruschetta

tomatoes			5-10
fresh basil			1 bunch
nice olives/olive paste	        (optional)	
mozzarella/parmesan cheese	1/4-1/2 lb
baguettes ("sweet")		4-5

Linguini Pesto
How to Cook Everything p. 766

linguini or other pasta		enough to feed the house
fresh basil			3 bunches
pine nuts			1/2 cup
parmesan cheese			1/4 lb
garlic, olive oil, etc.

Biscotti
How to Cook Everything p. 716

almonds
chocolate chips
ice cream
butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla or almond extract, flour, baking powder