Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Scrumptious Easy-Meals for Two

Caprese
This super-simple recipe makes an awesome and satisfying lunch on the go. It is light and refreshing. Perfect.

1 Large tomato, the redder and plumper, the better
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (HAS to be fresh.)
4-6 fresh basil leaves
olive oil
sea salt/grinder salt
fresh crushed pepper/grinder pepper

Slice the tomato and the mozzarella into 4-6 thick slices. Drizzle the plate with olive oil and dust with salt and pepper. Lay the tomato slices on the plate and top with the basil leaves, then finish with the cheese slices. Drizzle your caprese towers with olive oil and dust again with salt and pepper. Serves 1-2. Enjoy!

Laughing Cow Alfredo
This meal is so quick and tasty. I'd recommend doubling the recipe.

4 wedges Laughing Cow light garlic & herbs cheese spread
1 TBSP light butter or margarine
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
dash milk
1 TBSP All Purpose seasoning, Garlic Powder, fresh chopped Basil

Melt butter on medium low (stay there for entire process). Add cheeses to butter and melt until smooth. Add milk until desired consistency. Stir in seasonings and heat thoroughly. Pour over pasta of choice. Serves 1-2. Enjoy!