1/2 C cherry (or regular) tomatoes, chopped, for topping
Greek yogurt (or sour cream), for topping (opt.)
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350F. Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at for 30-45 minutes (depending on type of potato), flipping once, partway through, if desired.
Divide potatoes into two piles. Top with chili and then cheese. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve topped with tomatoes and yogurt or sour cream.
1 jalape̱o, halved (seeds and ribs removed if desired Рuse gloves or scrape out with a knife)
Dressing: 1 T fresh chives, chopped
pinch cayenne
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 smoked paprika
1/2 t sweet paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 T lemon juice
1/2 T dijon mustard
1/4 C mayo
3/4 C Greek yogurt
2 T olive oil
6 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
Instructions
Cut the top off a head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap with tinfoil. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Let cool. Squeeze pulp from skin. Mash.
Toss potatoes with 3/4 t salt and 1 1/2 T olive oil. On two baking sheets, roast at 350F for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy outside and tender inside (different types of potatoes may vary the amount of cooking time needed). Rotate the baking sheets halfway through to ensure that both pans are ready around the same time.
Place jalapeño cut side down on a baking sheet. Toss beans with remaining olive oil and 1/4 t salt and sprinkle around jalapeño. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Let beans, potatoes, and jalapeños cool completely in the fridge. Chop jalapeño into small pieces.
Whisk dressing ingredients together.
Toss potatoes, beans, jalapeño, and dressing together.
I love to cook. That’s not a secret. I’m better at it than some, much worse than others. I fail and I succeed.
I made some Fish Tacos the other week. They were a definite fail. But, today, my friends, was a good cooking day because of a little thing called Tart (it might actually be more of a dessert pizza, but I like the word tart, so that’s what I’m calling it).
It surprised me with it’s deliciousness. I love surprises. But, usually culinary ones are more along the lines of “Wow! That’s really gross,” or “Darn, the pan with the sauce for today’s main dish fell on the floor”… You know what I mean?
But this tart, this little Strawberry-Balsamic Tart, is the good kind of surprise.
Strawberries get all melty and soft when they’re roasted. Reduced balsamic vinegar is syrupy and thick. Pizza crust is thin and crispy. Walnuts are slightly toasted and crunchy. Onions are caramely and sweet. And, maybe the most surprising ingredient, black pepper, adds just the right tiny kick of spice.
Be still my heart.
I can’t stop thinking about this tart.
It was love at first bite.
I ate this on its own for lunch… and had a hard time not eating the entire thing by myself. However, should you want to share, I think it would be great alongside a Spinach Salad topped with Shredded Chicken (use leftover Roasted Chicken), Walnuts, and Strawberries. It could be a brunch food – how about with the Spring Frittata I made a few weeks ago?! Or maybe serve it as an appetizer? Why not?! You could also also also serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and call it dessert.
1 pint strawberries, hulled, and quartered lengthwise
pinch nutmeg
1-2 medium onions, sliced
2 T honey
pinch salt
1/2 C balsamic vinegar
1 pizza crust
1/4 C coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
1/4 C raw walnuts, coarsely chopped
pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 425F. Melt butter.
In a hot, dry skillet, add onions, honey, and salt. Cook over medium-low for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are caramelized, stirring occasionally.
While onions cook, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until thickened and syrupy, about 12-18 minutes (being careful not to let it burn).
Meanwhile, roll out pizza crust. Par bake for 5 minutes.
Toss strawberries with 1/2 T melted butter and nutmeg.
Brush crust with 1/2 T melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar and press into crust slightly (with a spatula or fingers). Top with onions, walnuts, strawberries, and black pepper. Bake for 7-9 minutes (or according to your pizza dough's recipe instructions), or until crust is done.
Let stand for a few minutes.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. If you can wait that long, serve at room temperature. If not, I totally understand. 😉
Pre-heat oven to 375F. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat an oven-proof skillet. Add olive oil. Over medium-high heat, sear chicken for about 2 minutes on each side.
Top chicken with tomato, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Pour water and 2 T of the balsamic into the skillet around the chicken. Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 170F.
Bring remaining balsamic vinegar to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, keeping an eye on it, until it’s reduced down and syrupy.
Uncover and top with mozzarella and bake just until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Serve chicken topped with basil and a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar.
