Once, I was able to get my daughter down to sleep. I was flipping the pages of my new March 2011 Parents Magazine. When on page 115, I found this recipe. It immediately got my taste buds flowing! Check this out….
http://www.parents.com/recipe/chicken/chicken-mozzarella-and-basil-panini/
I made my own alterations to the recipe as I usually do. Instead of using basil leaves, I made basil pesto. I just spread a thin layer on the bread like mayo.
Here’s how I make my basil pesto.
2 1/2 to 3 cups of fresh basil
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of olive oil
pinch of salt
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
Combine all in a food processor and mix until well blended.
This is a lot for sandwiches, but you can freeze leftover and put over pasta for another night! We will be making this again for sure!
See Brande’s bio on our writers page.
Sounds yummy!