Thursday, February 28, 2019

Tomatoes with basil and balsamic vinegar

This can either be eaten as a salad/side or topping. Marinate sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar for 4-6 hours.
Ingredients
2 to 3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
This is solo
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1⁄2-3⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1⁄2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 cups ice water
1⁄2-3⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1⁄2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Directions:
Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbls. water, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir in basil and parsley.
Layer half of the tomato slices in a shallow dish. Drizzle with half of the dressing.
Repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices and dressing. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Then arrange tomato slices on a plate. Layer with basil leaves. Drizzle vinegar and oil. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over top.

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

I'm gonna due a couple of veggies which I love the first of was and has been cauliflower my favorite. I was first introduced to Cauliflower with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce this is a variation a side dish. I hope you enjoy

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins  Total Time: 25 minutes
                                           Yield: serves 6
Ingredients:
1 pound Cauliflower, in flowerettes     
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F lightly grease a large baking sheet.
 Combine flowerettes and olive oil in a large zip close bag shake to evenly coat potatoes.
 Add  remaining ingredients shaking to evenly coat. Put flowerettes again evenly coated layers on baking sheet.
 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the potatoes at least once half way through. flowerettes should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Enjoy!