I have many people tell me they would grow more herbs if they knew how to use them!  Well, here is another wonderful recipe you will be so glad to try!  The flavors are unbelievable!  A perfect addition to any meal!  This recipe comes from Barefoot Contessa’s “Back to Basics”.

Fresh Herb Garlic Bread

6 large garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup good olive oil

1 large loaf of ciabatta bread or 2 small

2 tablespoons butter at room temperatire

Preheat the oven to 350`.  Place the garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced.  Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over low heat.  Add the garlic and herb mixture and cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic is tender but not browned.  Remove from the heat and set aside.

Cut the ciabatta in half horizontally, running a serrated knife parallel to the board.  Spoon the garlic mixture onto the bottom half and spread the butter on the top half and place together.  Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and place on a sheet pan.  Bake the bread for 5 minutes.  Unwrap and discard foil, bake for another 5 minutes.  Slice crosswise and serve warm.