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Friday, 7 December 2012

Roasted Endive with Goat Cheese and Endive



YUMMY. just lay this out in a baking dish.

YOU NEED:

2 belgian endives, sliced thinly
balsamic vinegar\
2 cloves minced garlic
olive oil\
salt and pepper
oregano
goat cheese
pine nuts or any nuts

layer it all together and bake. sprinkle with dry oregano

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

Garlic & Spinach Spaghetti with Meatballs


YUMMY. boring spaghetti sauce, away!!

 sautee some fresh spinach with onions and mushrooms, in a pan with olive oil. chopped. add 3 cloves mined garlic, salt, and pepper.

boil pasta, drain.

put sauteed stuff in a pot with 1 jar tomato sauce. season to taste and let simmer. optional: basil, wine, fresh herbs

serve on pasta with lots of fresh parmesan.

Sunday, 2 December 2012

Asparagus Caprese Salad

Add sauteed asparagus for a unique take on the caprese. yum!

1. blanche asparagus, 5 minutes until tender but still a little crunchy.
2/ toss with chopped cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, and lemon juice/balsamic/olive oil.
3. top with sliced mozzarella.

Saturday, 1 December 2012

Pesto Chicken Alfredo


Yum yum!

YOU NEED:
grilled chicken breast. 
pasta [linguine or fettucine, boiled al dente
green pesto
tomatoes
garlic
lemon juice
parmesan cheese
sour cream for low fat, heavy cream for you fatties
salt and pepper
tomato

1. get chicken ready, slice.
2. boil pasta. meanwhile....
3. fry up 3 cloves minced garlic. add in 1 cup low fat sour cream or cream [you can add flour or corn starch later as a thickening agent] and add juice of 1 lemon, or 1/4 cup.
4. add 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese. taste, season with salt and pepper. bring to a simmer. add in 1 tablespoon green pesto.
5. serve on pasta, tossing with chicken and tomato chunks.