INGREDIENTS

6 leaves fresh basil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh oregano
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Place basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano in a 12 ounce bottle. Using a funnel, pour oil into bottle. Cover tightly, and refrigerate unused portions. Use within 2 to 3 days.

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 cup all-purpose flour
DIRECTION

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour on3 9×5x3 inch loaf pan.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar thoroughly add the anise seed then mix in the flour. Scrape dough into the prepared pan (pan will only be about 1/2 full).
3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees) for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan and slice into 16 slices about 1/2 inch thick each. Place sliced cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until bottom is browned, turn and bake for another 5 minutes until the other side is browned. Enjoy!

This is great with your favorite pasta, try it now