Friday, 25 May 2012

Pasta Salad with Roasted Bell Pepper, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, and Basil

 Source:Fortheloveofcooking

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:
1 tsp + 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tsp shallot, diced finely
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Pasta Salad:

7 oz whole grain rotini pasta, cooked per instructions
1/4 cup of roasted bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup of grape tomaotes
1/4 cup of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup of kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, diced
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

 Source:Fortheloveofcooking

Ingredients:

Marinade:
1 lb of shrimp
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp of fresh basil, finely chopped
Spicy Basil Marinara:
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 sweet yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, more if desired
1 28 oz can of whole tomatoes, pureed
1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
2-3 tsp sugar, optional
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese, shredded

Monday, 21 May 2012

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze

 Source: Fortheloveofcooking

Ingredients:

2 cups of flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of pumpkin puree
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup of butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Monday, 14 May 2012

Baked Eggs in Roasted Tomatoes

 

Ingredients:

Cooking spray
1/2 tsp olive oil
Handful of grape tomatoes sliced into thirds
1/4 tsp basil
Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 tsp milk (I used fat free but cream would make it richer)
1 tsp feta cheese
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste                                                                     Source

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

 

Cumin Vinaigrette:

1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp honey
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste