Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts

Friday, March 8, 2013

Italian Toast {Recipe}

You know those light bulb moments that happen every once in a while that make you question who you are? 'Cuz seriously, you can't be THAT smart! I lied. You totally can. I can't though.

Actually, I did once...and that was when I came up with Italian Toast. Can I say that this has been a meal for us, and not just a snack? Not only is it healthy but it has cheese, people. And if you need to know anything about me in this lifetime, is that I am addicted to cheese. Which also means my definition of healthy may contradict the actual definition of that word.


My husband would probably throw in a joke how I'm super "cheesy" right in here {if you've been around for longer than 3 seconds, you've probably caught that.}  I am but not compared to this amazing mozzarella topped wheat bread with tomato and pesto.

Here's what you will need:
- Olive oil, garlic powder & basil seasoning
- 1 small jar of basil pesto {or homemade}
- 1-2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of whole wheat bread {or any kind really. Tastes great on ciriola!}

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Take your bread slices and place them on a baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle a little olive oil over the slices, then dash on some garlic powder {doesn't take much.}
Spread the basil pesto on the slices and top with tomatoes. Sprinkle the cheese and some basil seasoning.
Bake for about 5-10 min, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the toast are light brown.
Cut into squares or strips and serve!

Man I love being creative in the kitchen.
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Monday, July 30, 2012

Easy No-Waste Potato Skins {Recipe}


I'm calling this recipe "no-waste" because regular potato skins recipes call for you to scoop out all the yummy stuff in the middle of the potato. Some recipes say to mix with the cheese while others want you not to use it at all. I had originally found this recipe on another website, however, I cannot find the link anywhere! I believe it must have been deleted...so my apologies, I wanted to give credit but oh well, onto the good stuff...


What you will need:
Olive oil
6-8 large russet potatoes (or whatever kind you like)
Bacon bits or real bacon, crumbled
Shredded cheddar cheese and/or melted Velveeta cheese
Chives (optional. I didn't use them because 1. Didn't have them & 2. I'm nursing. Onions are NOT good for my boy lol)
Sour Cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dice the potatoes in nice circles, just cut straight across...

Boil for about 5 minutes, or until a fork can pierce through...

Drain and overlap on a greased or sprayed pan, drizzle some olive oil, sprinkle cheese and bacon evenly and bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted ...

WALA! Easy meal or appetizer, top with sour cream and indulge!
My fav recipe for those lazy days or moments I crave something that tastes like it was from a restaurant (you know what I mean)


 Aw man, now I WANT some!!! *sigh*
Enjoy kids :)

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