Italian Dipping Oil

This dipping oil is just to die for. There is so much flavor in this oil and is the perfect side to go with your pasta. This recipe does make a lot, so you can bottle up the extra and save it for next time!

Ingredients
1 cup Olive Oil
2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Basil, dried
1 tablespoon Oregano, dried
1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground

Directions
Mix all ingredients together. Serve with italian bread to dip in.

Put the remaining dipping oil in a bottle and store in the fridge.

Mozarella Sticks

Who doesn't like warm mozarella sticks? I know I do! These just taste so amazing and are so simple to make. Skip on making garlic bread with your pasta dish and make a side of these instead. You wont regret it!

Ingredients:
1 lb Mozzarella Cheese (cut into strips)
3 Eggs, well beaten
1 cup AP Flour
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1 tsp Garlic Salt

Directions:
1. Mix flour and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs and garlic salt in a separate bowl

2. Dip each mozarella stick in egg, then roll in flour mixture. Dip in egg again then roll in bread crumbs

3. Place in a dish and chill for about an hour.

4. In a large pan or skillet, heat oil to about 375 degrees (you can also use a deep fryer).

5. Fry chilled cheese sticks in oil until they turn a nice golden brown color. Drain on paper towels. Serve with pizza sauce.