Archives for January 18, 2012

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]