Posts Tagged: tomato

Tomato Basil Spirals
This is a quick little sandwich wrap that does double duty: it can be a simple snack for one, but also works wonderfully as an appetizer when entertaining. lavash bread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tomato fresh basil leaves salt pepper

Tomato Basil Spirals
This is a quick little sandwich wrap that does double duty: it can be a simple snack for one, but also works wonderfully as an appetizer when entertaining. lavash bread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tomato fresh basil leaves salt pepper

Egg Avocado Tomato Trio Salad
So I’ve been a little more fitness-conscious lately. Recently, my mornings have included a lengthy jog with the dog, followed by an intense at-home cardio program called INSANITY. In an effort to be more aware of what to eat on

Egg Avocado Tomato Trio Salad
So I’ve been a little more fitness-conscious lately. Recently, my mornings have included a lengthy jog with the dog, followed by an intense at-home cardio program called INSANITY. In an effort to be more aware of what to eat on

Pico de Gallo (aka Salsa Fresca) & Homemade Tortilla Chips
Chips and salsa: it is a kitchen staple nowadays. Whether a quick snack, or part of a party table spread, this Mexican combo has become a standard in the American edible lexicon. I recently started making my own tortilla chips

Pico de Gallo (aka Salsa Fresca) & Homemade Tortilla Chips
Chips and salsa: it is a kitchen staple nowadays. Whether a quick snack, or part of a party table spread, this Mexican combo has become a standard in the American edible lexicon. I recently started making my own tortilla chips

Caprese (cah-prehy-zay) Salad
Ah, the great thing about living in California is that even though it isn’t summer yet, we always have a steady supply of tomatoes. Which means, I can enjoy this fresh salad pretty much any time of the year. Sure,

Caprese (cah-prehy-zay) Salad
Ah, the great thing about living in California is that even though it isn’t summer yet, we always have a steady supply of tomatoes. Which means, I can enjoy this fresh salad pretty much any time of the year. Sure,

Watercress and Tomato Salad with Broccoli Coins
In a previous post (found here), I talked about the marvel that is the broccoli stalk. It is a part of the tree-like vegetable that is crisp like an apple, and mildly sweet like a cucumber. It tastes great cooked,

Watercress and Tomato Salad with Broccoli Coins
In a previous post (found here), I talked about the marvel that is the broccoli stalk. It is a part of the tree-like vegetable that is crisp like an apple, and mildly sweet like a cucumber. It tastes great cooked,

BST (Bacon Spinach Tomato) Sandwich
Today for lunch I made a sandwich. It was a quick revision of the classic BLT; revised mostly because I just used what I already had in the kitchen. The only change really was the substitution of spinach in for

BST (Bacon Spinach Tomato) Sandwich
Today for lunch I made a sandwich. It was a quick revision of the classic BLT; revised mostly because I just used what I already had in the kitchen. The only change really was the substitution of spinach in for

Heirloom Tomato and Egg Burger
With the warm summer season coming to a close, it is time to take advantage of all the beautiful heirloom tomatoes that come with it. They come in so many shapes, colors, and sizes, but each and every one has

Heirloom Tomato and Egg Burger
With the warm summer season coming to a close, it is time to take advantage of all the beautiful heirloom tomatoes that come with it. They come in so many shapes, colors, and sizes, but each and every one has

Pesto Chicken Penne with Tomato
This pasta is prepared with a ready-made pesto in a jar. It might cost you some street cred in the slow-food cooking movement, but it’s well worth it for the time saved. Besides, ready-made pestos are low on the

Pesto Chicken Penne with Tomato
This pasta is prepared with a ready-made pesto in a jar. It might cost you some street cred in the slow-food cooking movement, but it’s well worth it for the time saved. Besides, ready-made pestos are low on the

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Spinach
I eat pasta so often that if I were to have it with meat, cheese, and/or a deliciously rich sauce every time, I’d be a carbohydrate-ticking-time-bomb just waiting for a heart attack. But for the purpose of a day-to-day meal,

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Spinach
I eat pasta so often that if I were to have it with meat, cheese, and/or a deliciously rich sauce every time, I’d be a carbohydrate-ticking-time-bomb just waiting for a heart attack. But for the purpose of a day-to-day meal,

Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza

Tomato Pesto Pizza
Pizza does not always have to be covered in tomato sauce and cheese, and then overloaded with so many toppings and flavors that you don’t even know what it is you are eating anymore. Stripping down and building the pizza