Caprese pasta

I know... this is my third food post this week.  But, with the crazy holiday schedules coming up and all the uber decadent and indulgent food, I think it is important to mix in lighter and healthier recipes whenever possible.  This caprese pasta is so easy to make!  Let me know what you think if you try it!
Make any kind of pasta you like.  My son chose penne for us.  While the pasta is cooking, slice cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.  Take a couple fresh basil leaves and roll them up before slicing.  This gives the basil a ribbon effect.  Once the pasta is ready it is time for plating.  First, put the pasta on the dish.  Second, arrange slices of mozzarella on top of the pasta.  Third, sprinkle tomatoes and basil on top.  Lastly, pour balsamic vinaigrette on top of everything and you are ready to eat!  You could also add blue cheese crumbles on top as well if you want a little extra bite. 

It is red, green, and white.  That makes this a holiday pasta dish right?  Let me know your favorite holiday pasta dish!

See you soon!
Love always

Soupy Sundays - Holiday twist

I love the holidays!  I love family and food.  Combine the two and I am set!  Making these holiday meals usually takes lots of time prepping and cooking.  Spending all that time with my family is great!  But, sometimes during a busy week or at the end of a busy holiday weekend you really want the coziness of a holiday-style meal without all the mess and fuss.  This meal is easy, delicious, and lasts for multiple meals!
In a crockpot, place your chicken or turkey breasts and thighs.  On top of the meat pour a can of golden mushroom soup.  Then take a bag of stuffing, any kind you like and mix it in a bowl with either a cream of soup or a golden mushroom.  After it is completely mixed, pour it on top of the meat on one side.  Then add frozen green beans to the other side.  Again, pour a can of cream of or golden mushroom soup on top of the green beans.  If you want you can stir those as well, but I usually stir them throughout the cooking process.  I usually am running late, so I like to cook this on high for 4 hours.  And then you just wait for the crockpot to work it's magic!

I also love fried onions on top of my green beans.  Yum! 

Do you have a meal that you just love eating, but wish it was easier to make on a regular basis?  Would love to hear it!

See you soon!

Love always

Avocado Breakfast

Usually during the week I am a grab and go kind of breakfast girl.  But on the weekends, breakfast is my favorite meal that I love to slow down with.  It also looks really fancy if you want to impress guests for brunch.  Just don't tell them how easy it was!  The smoked salmon, avocado, egg combo is salty and creamy... just delicious!  I suggest getting large long avocados as the "well" seems to shrink with the addition of the smoked salmon. 
While heating the oven to 350*, cut your avocados in half and remove the seed.  Place avocados hole side up on a aluminum covered baking sheet.  place smoked salmon in the "well."  I really like smoked salmon, so I use a little extra.  After pushing the smoked salmon down, crack one egg in a bowl and then pour it into the avocado "well."  It will overflow, but please don't worry.  Just try to keep most of the yoke in the "well" and the white on top.  This is when the size of your avocado is most important.  Place in the oven and cook until the egg is done to your preference.  I like mine a little runny to dip my toast into. 

What is your favorite weekend breakfast?  Do you like runny eyes for your toast?  So yummy!!  Would love to hear if you enjoy this delicious meal!

 

See you soon!

Love always