Recipes

Phyllo Pastry Pizza

1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
6 Kalamata olives, chopped
4 large leaves of basil, cut chiffonade
2 ounces goat cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Cut the 7 sheets of phyllo using the outside of the pizza screen as a guide. You can cut all the sheets at the same time. Spray the screen with an olive oil no stick cooking spray. Place the first layer of phyllo on the screen, spray again lightly and sprinkle on approximately 1/2 teaspoon of parmesan cheese. Place the second layer on top and repeat the same procedure with the spray and the cheese until you have placed the seventh one. Spread a heavy tablespoon of pesto on top, arrange the tomatoes and the basil and sprinkle on the goat cheese.

Bake in oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Broccoli Pesto

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth paste.

8 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3/2 cup blanched almonds
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup tightly packed broccoli florets
1 cup tightly packed fresh sweet basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano©Reggiano cheese
3/4 cup extra©virgin olive oil