Baked Goat Cheese on a a bed Arugula with Red wine vinaigrette

This dish is superb. I got the original recipe from a vegetarian cookbook I have, of course I made my version of it, and you will too in no time.

Ingredients:

Baked Goat Cheese with Arugula Salad 

• 3 rounds fresh goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Red wine vinaigrette*
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper
• 11/2 cups italian bread crumbs or Panko (I used the latter)
• Arugula

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C)
2. Cut each cheese round in half horizontally to make 6 rounds.  Placed on a plate and drizzle with olive oil, lightly cover both sides. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the dressing, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. Spread the Panko on a plate. Coat the rounds of goat cheese on both sides with the crumbs and place on a baking sheet, make sure there is plenty of space between the cheese rounds.  Bake for 4-6 minutes, you will see the cheese rounds bubbling.
5. Place the arugula on a bowl and drizzle with the dressing and toss well.
6. Arrange the arugula on a serving platter and top with hot cheese rounds.  Serve immediately.

*Red Wine Vinaigrette:

• 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation: 
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper

This recipe will be unforgettable, you will see.

Buon Appetito!

Penne Arugula Pesto

Penne Arugula Pesto

If you search in your cabinets and fridge you will discover that you have plenty to cook a great meal.

I am always in the mood for italian, always in the mood for pesto.  I did not have enough basil but I had arugula and decided to use it.  Oh my, what a delicious surprise.

Follow the Basil Pesto recipe I posted earlier this week.  Simply add the arugula and this time I added ricotta cheese to the mix.

Be creative, have fun!

Buon Appetito!

Healthy Wraps

This is very refreshing and light, and everybody likes it.  I made two wraps, one with arugula, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes and the other one with all of the above and veggie burgers, I like the Boca brand.  There is no recipe.

Try it at home, you will like it.

Buon Appetito!