Sep 18, 2008

Yogurt Salad Dressing

Filed under: Recipes,salads,sauces — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Kay @ 8:52 am

When I’m attempting to watch my daily caloric intake (sounds better than dieting), I want the whole world to suffer with me, so no fattening foods for anyone, ok! You know misery likes company, right? Nah seriously, even when I’m ‘dieting’ (or maybe especially then) I just want to eat the kind of food that doesn’t give me that nagging feeling I’m constantly depriving myself of anything. This one is right up my alley. I don’t only…

Aug 24, 2008

Farfalle Al Pesto Rosso

Or to put it simpler; bow tie pasta with red pesto. Somehow that just sounds less good, doesn’t it? Earlier this week I whipped up some pesto rosso, and now I’m gonna turn it into a creamy pasta sauce. Cremosa in rosso. Served with fresh vegetables, fragrant basil leaves, olive slices and topped with Parmesan curls, this is a cheerful looking dish. By far my favorite pasta sauce. It’s a creamy and…

Aug 5, 2008

Insalata Caprese

Filed under: Italian Food,Recipes,salads,Sides — Tags: , , , , , — Kay @ 1:10 pm

Essentially so simple, but when done properly Insalata Caprese is one of the most amazing summer salads. This salad only contains a handful of ingredients, so it’s very important to use fresh, top quality ingredients. This salad will make you close your eyes and take you roaming the cozy city streets of Italy. Ok, so maybe it won’t! But you will taste some of the best and most delicious antipasto…

Aug 2, 2008

Avocado & Fennel Salad

Filed under: Recipes,salads,Sides — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Kay @ 5:06 pm

I’m seldom really hungry during the summer, especially when it’s as hot as it’s been here for the past week or so. A heavy meal is the last thing I want, so I’m going for a nice crunchy summer salad today. Here’s one of my favorite salads, serve it with grilled fish and you have an amazing meal. All the fresh flavors combine so well and the different textures make…