Posted in Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian, tagged Pesto, Zoodles, Zucchini, Zucchini noodles, Zucchini spaghetti on July 30, 2014| 5 Comments »
Zucchini noodles aka zoodles are so in right now–or so it seems. After seeing multiple recipes online using zucchini noodles, I had to get my hands on a spiralizer. I have a feeling I’ll be using the tool often. This “pasta” was incredibly flavorful and semi-guilt-free (I couldn’t help but add cheese)!
Posted in Grilling, Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, Vegetarian, tagged Asparagus, Lemon, Lemon zest, Linguine, Parmesan, Pesto on December 10, 2013| 16 Comments »
How is Christmas only two weeks away?! I’m having a minor panic attack, as I’m behind on just about everything–shopping, decorating, holiday baking, etc. But I’m kicking it in gear this week and going to check some things off my list. Baking is first on the list, of course. :)
Posted in Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Cilantro, Jalapeño, Parsley, Pesto on June 27, 2013| 12 Comments »
Work has been pretty busy the past couple weeks, so I haven’t spent much time in the kitchen. I also haven’t had a chance to go to the grocery store, so I had to make do with what I had on hand! This spaghetti was quick and delicious, and made plenty of leftovers for the week.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Posted in Alcohol, Side Dishes, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian, tagged Arugula, Lemon, Pesto, Roasted tomatoes, Vodka on October 18, 2012| 25 Comments »
Since having dental surgery last week, my diet has consisted of frozen yogurt and soup. But one can only eat ice cream and Ramen noodles for so long. So, after a few days of recovering, I decided it was time to get back in the kitchen and make soup that I would actually enjoy. This gourmet tomato soup with lemon arugula pesto sure did the trick. I’d never made arugula pesto before, and I’ve got to say, I might even prefer it to basil pesto!
Posted in Beef, Sandwiches, Vegetables, tagged Avocado, Beef tenderloin, Pesto, Tomatoes on August 1, 2012| 20 Comments »
Put your bikini/swim trunks away for the day and go make this sandwich. I promise you won’t regret it. Though this isn’t a healthy summer recipe, the sandwich is so delicious that it doesn’t matter. And as I’m sure you can see from the photo, the gooey cheese takes the cake.
One of the best parts about this sandwich is that it’s made up of leftovers. Sure, not everyone has leftover beef tenderloin and homemade pesto sitting in the fridge, but if you do (or want to make everything fresh), I highly suggest you do so. :)
Posted in Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Pesto on April 20, 2011| 7 Comments »
After attending Coachella this past weekend where my daily meals consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and overpriced, low-quality festival food, I was thankful to get back to cooking homemade meals with fresh ingredients.
I had an urge to make pesto, as it is one of my favorite sauces, so I made a simple basil pesto farfalle dish with sautéed chicken pieces and diced tomatoes. Although I typically make this pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, I didn’t have any on hand, so I figured tomatoes would work just as well.
The meal was absolutely delicious, and made even better alongside a generously poured glass of red wine and some friends.
Posted in Sandwiches, tagged Egg crepes, Pesto on November 16, 2010| 3 Comments »
We had a potluck at work a couple of days ago and I wanted to bring something bite-size and homemade. Considering we had a meeting after and I was not able to leave for dinner, I also wanted to bring something that I knew I enjoyed!
I decided to make Giada’s recipe for five-star mini Italian club sandwiches, filled with homemade pesto, crispy bacon, fresh turkey, silky provolone cheese and delicate egg crepes. These ingredients truly make for a savory sandwich. I always double the recipe when I make this sandwich because it is typically gobbled up quite fast.
The original recipe instructs to distribute the amount of ingredients listed below among two focaccia loaves. I, however, prefer to double the recipe and still use two loaves because it gives the sandwiches more height and substance. In addition, I make Giada’s homemade pesto (recipe below) instead of store-bought because its flavor is an integral part of this dish.
These mini sandwiches are impressive for any dinner party or event. Not only are they easy to assemble and transport, but they also look and taste absolutely scrumptious!
Posted in Pizza, Poultry, Vegetables, tagged Bbq, Chicken, Pesto, Pizza dough on October 7, 2010| 2 Comments »
The other night, my brother mentioned that he was craving pizza for dinner. His suggestion inspired me to make homemade pizza, since I was not about to let him make DiGiorno pizza or order from Pizza Hut. I decided to make a pesto pizza topped with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and dollops of ricotta cheese, as well as a bbq pizza topped with chicken, fontina cheese, red onions and cilantro.
Both pizzas turned out absolutely delicious, which my brother and I proved when he moved on to his seventh piece and I onto my fourth.
Pizza making is not necessarily an art. The amount of toppings added and thickness of the crust, for example, is entirely up to the chef. Therefore, I do not have exact measurements for my pizza recipes. I just dumped and sprinkled ingredients until satisfied. As seen in one of the pictures, my bbq chicken pizza did not turn out perfectly circular. But I love that the pies weren’t flawless—the imperfections gave them character.
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