If someone were to ask me what my all-time favorite meal is, I'd probably say a dish of capellini pomodoro, along with ample amounts of wine and just baked bread (hello delicious carbs!). When fresh and well-flavored, I just love a dish centered around a simple tomato sauce. Out of all of the good food that my mom makes, her homemade sauce is one of my favorite things. She'll make a ridiculously huge pot, and I seriously can eat (and have eaten) a bowl of it on its own. Though I already was a fan, my love for tomato sauce (and tomatoes in general) only grew when I studied abroad in Italy. I frequently would eat a pomodoro pasta dish for dinner there, and I never got sick of it. I looked back at my Italy photos to find picture proof of my mild obsession, and though I couldn't find ... [Read More]
Italian food
Caprese with a Twist
If I had to choose one last meal to eat before I die, it would include what's pictured above (along with wine, pasta, and chocolate cake!). Caprese salads are my favorite. When I studied abroad in Italy, I swear, I ate one every single day. The only thing this salad is missing is chopped fresh basil, due to my farmer's market being out. For last night's dinner I added in some avocado for a bit of a twist on this classic Italian fare. In the mix: 1 vine ripe tomato 1/2 roasted red pepper 1 oz avocado 2 servings of fresh mozzarella A few handfuls of arugula, as a bed of greens 1/2 TBSP olive oil (I used basil olive oil - SO GOOD!) 1/2 TBSP balsamic vinegar (Blackberry flavored) I also had a Trader's Joe's organic baby baquette on the side for my dipping ... [Read More]