Olive oil scented with basil

In a bottle, put 3 - 4 sprigs of basil which has been washed and dried, along with 2 cloves of garlic, which is optional. Add 2 cups of Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil and cap the bottle tightly. The scented oil will be ready in about 10 days.

Olive oil with basil goes perfectly with uncooked vegetables but especially tomatoes. (Here's an idea: slices of tomatoes topped with feta cheese and drizzled with basil scented oil.) It also goes well in tomato sauces and is superb for dunking pieces of bread.