Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs

February 26, 2014February 25, 20147 Comments

This past weekend was a very Italian weekend for me. I went to the Getty Villa.

If you’re in Southern California and haven’t been to the Getty Villa, you should go. I grew up here and had never been. It’s a beautiful museum built to look like a villa you would around Pompeii or Herculanum around 30 AD. It’s seriously beautiful, not to mention the exhibits are awesome.

To add to the Southern Italian-ness of the weekend, Jesse and I also saw Pompeii. While I question the historical accuracy, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s as if Titanic and Gladiator came together to make one ridiculous film.

If there’s one thing Pompeii taught me, it’s that Jon Snow is hot in a skirt. After leaving the theatre, the one thing both Jesse and I had to comment on was Jon Snow‘s abs (because Kit Harington will forever be known as Jon Snow to me).

Image source: Torontosun.com

First we thought, those have to be digitally enhanced or airbrushed. No one can have abs like that. Of course then the conversation transitioned to: how does one get those abs?

I did some research. Basically, if you want abs you have to lose fat and build muscle (no surprises here). Vanity Fair confirmed with an interview by the actors of the movie:

The four-hour workout: two hours of fight training with weapons, an hour of weight lifting, an hour of cardio, and an 1,800-calorie diet “designed specifically for our bodies to be attuned to lose fat and pop out muscles,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje told us.

Great.

So for the rest of us that aren’t working out for four hours a day or consuming a diet “designed specifically for our bodies to be attuned to lose fat and pop out muscles,” we should probably just stick to eating clean and maybe increasing our protein.

I’m not really in the market for Jon Snow abs (yep, that’s what I’m calling them now), but getting fit is always a good idea. So to help you in that direction, I made you dinner:

Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs

1 lb lean ground turkey (from 1 package in the meat section)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400F.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands work together all ingredients and form into golf-ball sized meat balls. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through (note: this might vary depending of the size of your meatballs and your oven).

Serve over cauliflower puree, on spaghetti squash or with your vegetable of choice and enjoy! This recipe will make about 20 meatballs.

This low carb (paleo, gluten-free) meal will get you in the right direction to getting those Jon Snow abs. Or if you’re like me and you just want to be a little bit healthy, to balance out an enormous piece of cake, this meal is great for that too.

Anyone else see Jon Snow’s abs in Pompeii and have their jaw drop?

German Nachos (ish): Baked Fries with Sauerkraut, Sausage and Muenster Cheese Sauce

February 18, 2014February 17, 20148 Comments

I love mustard. No really. Like a lot. For as long as I can remember, mustard has been one of my favorite condiments. Even the cheap yellow mustard you get on Subway sandwiches (no mayo, extra mustard please). I love it. It adds such a nice flavor profile to most foods.

But fancy mustard, that’s a whole different ball game.

Recently, I got in touch with the guys at Green Mountain Mustard. They make fancy pants mustard, but in the least pretentious way possible.

But anyway, these guys know mustard. They sent me two jars of their mustard so I could make an EPIC grilled cheese sandwich. While the grilled cheese sandwich is still in the works, I had this idea and had to make it asap. It involved one of the mustard flavors they sent me: Deli Dirt. Their Deli Dirt tastes like all the goodness of a deli put into one little jar, and this mustard is THICK. It’s basically the consistency of hummus, which is awesome.

I’m in love. And thus, this creation was born:

One of the things that I love about mustard is that it adds a ton of flavor to food without a ton of fat (or calories). You know I like to make things as light as I can. So while this looks fatty and decadent, it’s a little bit lighter than you would think (please note, I’m not actually saying this is healthy, but it’s better than eating something deep fried).

Oh and I should probably mention that I had no idea what to call this. I couldn’t really call it a “Pile of Deliciousness,” which is what it is. So instead I thought of a more Pinterest-friendly name: German Nachos (ish). Ish is a really important qualifier here. Enjoy.

German Nachos (ish): Baked Fries with Sauerkraut, Sausage and Muenster Cheese Sauce

3 large potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Deli Dirt mustard
1 sausage (bratwurst are tasty. true story.), sliced
1/2-1 cup sauerkraut
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp Deli Dirt Mustard
1 cup milk (I used non-fat)
3 oz Muenster cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 425F. Slice potatoes into fry shape.

Toss with 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of Deli Dirt. Sprinkle with salt and lay on a cooling rack that is placed over a baking sheet.

This will help your fries get crisp all around and keep the bottoms from burning. Bake 30-40 minutes or until fries are golden and crispy (start checking them after about 30 minutes, since everyone’s oven is different and you might have cut yours thinner than mine). While your fries bake up, have a dance party. This is not optional.

10 minutes before your fries are ready to go (aka 20 or so minutes after you put them in the oven), brown your sausage in a pan and set aside. Then make your cheese sauce.

Melt butter in a sauce pan, add flour and stir together. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Stream in milk very slowly while whisking to break up any clumps that form. Once you’ve added all the milk and whisked smooth. Whisk in the mustard and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Now assemble. Lay some fries on a plate. Top with sauerkraut (you’ll note in the recipe I said 1/2-1 cup, because I love sauerkraut and ended up adding a ton more after I photographed, but if you don’t care for it as much, add less) and sausage, then drizzle with cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

This recipe will serve 2-4 people. Confession: Jesse and I devoured the entire thing. I don’t feel guilty.

The perfect bite will include a bit of potato, sauerkraut and sausage. I promise it’s delicious. If you wanted to keep this low carb, I bet this would be delicious if you replaced the potatoes with spaghetti squash. Ok, I might have to try that ASAP.

I can’t wait to try more recipes with this awesome mustard. Don’t worry, grilled cheese is coming soon!

Do you love mustard? What’s your condiment of choice?

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

January 14, 2014January 14, 201421 Comments

I’m thinking of changing my blog subtitle to: A blog about balancing health with a constant desire to eat cake.

Because that’s really what it’s about. I love baking and making deliciously fatty food, but I spend the better portion of my life trying to figure out how to be healthy and fit. It seems like the two just don’t go together, but I think I’m making it work and this is a prime example.

It’s not “skinny” anything. It’s Cauliflower Pizza.

I’ve been seeing Cauliflower Pizza crusts all over the internet for a while. Cauliflower is slowly becoming the new Kale. You know, the healthy thing that we all need to be eating all the time. I still eat kale all the time, but I’m seriously enjoying finding new ways to cook with cauliflower. Let’s let this food trend continue!

Cauliflower Pizza

12 oz cauliflower (1 bag from Trader Joe’s), grated
1/2 cup percorino romano cheese, finely grated
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste1/3-1/2 cup pizza/pasta sauce
1 cup Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated
Toppings: Caramelized Onions, Sausage, Any other toppings

Pre-heat oven to 425F.

In a bowl, mix together grated cauliflower, percorino romano, eggs salt and pepper. Press onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Try to get it as thin as you can so the pizza turns out nice and crisp. Bake about 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.

Remove from oven, spread with pasta sauce, then sprinkle with cheese and desired toppings. I used pre-cooked sausage, caramelized onions, and artichokes. Put back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until your pizza is nice and crispy and golden!

Allow to cool a few minutes. Then serve and enjoy! This recipe makes one large pizza.

I was a fan of this. But let’s be clear. Just like the two-ingredient paleo pancake DOESN’T actually taste like a pancake, this isn’t REALLY like pizza. That said, it’s still super tasty!

Jesse and I agreed it really does taste like cauliflower and egg, which we were pleased with. I think if I had pressed it more thinly throughout, it would have tasted better because the crispy edges were awesome!

So be sure to press it really thin when you try this!

I definitely want to try making this again. Next time I think I’ll do caramelized onions, goat cheese with prosciutto and arugula. Sounds awesome right? This is a good template recipe that you can adapt to fit basically any flavor profile, while staying a little bit healthier.

What would you put on your cauliflower pizza?

My Ideal Christmas Dinner

December 18, 2013December 18, 201313 Comments

We’ve reached a critical time in the year. Christmas is one week away and Christmas dinner needs to be planned.

For us Latinos, we’re in an even bigger pickle because we do Christmas Eve (Noche Buena) dinner. So that means we have 6 days left to plan a feast.

This time of year is always particularly frustrating for me, because my family doesn’t like anything. No really, they don’t. An hour ago, I was walking around Sprouts talking to my sister about how I wanted to give up on Christmas dinner. She pumped me up a bit about it.

We decided on some random menu:

-Chicken with Lemon-Caper sauce
-Ham
-Spinach Salad
-Yucca
-Mashed Potatoes
-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

We’ll see how that goes. I always have grand plans for Christmas dinner, but it never happens because the things I like are 1. too expensive to make for a crowd or 2. generally disliked by my family. Last year, I got close. I made awesome short ribs braised in red wine (they were a hit) served with mashed potatoes, as well as coq au vin. Guys, I got fancy. This year… it’s not looking that way…

So today, in the spirit of dreaming, I’m going to plan my ideal Christmas Dinner. I’ll probably never make it but let’s just pretend.

Of course, in my ideal world, I would have a beautiful, hipster-chic table setting

Photo Source: Style-Files

Because of course, I’ll have enough logs for everyone to sit on!

We’d start the evening with appetizers and drinks.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Persimmons

Photo Source: Food and Wine

Along with Cheese, Crackers, Nuts and Dried Fruit. To drink, wine, beer and a fun Prosecco cocktail for those who are so inclined:

Photo Source: Rue Mag

Then for dinner:

Roast Leg of Lamb on a Bed of Potatoes and Wilted Greens

Photo Source: Epicurious

Served with Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Photo Source: Henry Happened

and Mashed Potatoes

Photo Source: Foodista

And for dessert… My favorite Bourbon Banana Pie

(which I’m actually planning to make for Christmas!)

and because you can never have enough dessert…

Photo Source: Smitten Kitchen

Gingerbread Apple Upside-down Cake

That’s it. Pretty much my perfect Christmas dinner. Mine won’t be that perfect, but it’ll still be great.

I’m being totally dramatic about Christmas Dinner. I’ll be honest, I really don’t care what we eat. I’m more excited to spend time with my family than anything else. We could eat KFC or Chinese Takeout, and I’d be happy. That said, day dreaming about fancy dinners is what foodies do.

What’s on your Christmas menu? Share your menus so I can get more inspiration!

Mushrooms in Red Wine over Polenta (with a poached egg)

October 22, 2013October 22, 201310 Comments

Today was the first day I cooked in about 2 weeks.

For me, that’s unheard of. Literally the last thing I made was these Mocha Protein Cupcakes. No a single thing has been made other than microwaving soup from a box and veggie patties.

I’ve been busy, but let’s not concentrate on that. Today, I knew I needed to cook. I needed comfort food. Usually for me, comfort food is a cookie, but lately, all I’ve wanted is lamb stew. Umm… random? Yes.

Lamb is a little out of my price range right now, so I went to the store and bought some beef. I started making beef stew with a bottle of cabernet a friend gave me not too long ago.

With half a bottle of wine and my stew on the first of many hours of stewing, I had a bright idea.

I enjoyed this with a glass of wine while listening to Boleros. Boleros is a genre of Spanish music, popular with people my grandmother’s age. I have the musical taste of an 80 year old hispanic woman. If we’re being honest, it’s probably my most listened to Pandora station. It makes me think of my grandmother, who loves to wake up and put on music to listen to with breakfast.

So tonight, with my boyfriend across the country, I listened to sad music, think of my grandma, drank wine and ate a tasty comfort meal.

I’ll stop sounding so melodramatic, because despite the obvious missing of the boyfriend, it was a pretty relaxing meal for me (which was much needed because I’ve felt like I’ve been on the go for the past three weeks).

In terms of benefits to you: This is a super easy meal. It’ll be ready in roughly 15 minutes and it’s pretty healthy and the egg is totally optional, meaning this can be totally vegan.

Mushrooms in Red Wine over Polenta

1/2 cup corn meal
2 cups chicken/vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 an onion, sliced
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1-2 tbsp fresh herbs (I used Rosemary and Sage)
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs (optional)

In a saucepan, mix together cornmeal and broth. Put on medium heat. While it comes to a boil, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat and add onions cook a few minutes. Add mushrooms and cook another few minutes (about 5), stirring occasionally.

If you’re not good at multi-tasking, you can do each one at a time, but I’m a fan of multi-tasking so while the mushrooms and onions cooked, I stirred the cornmeal/polenta. Once the polenta is thick and starts to come off the side of the pan when you stir, divide onto two plates, like so:

By now the mushrooms should be about ready. Add garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and cook for a minute. Add wine and stir. It’ll bubble, steam and reduce. Once the majority of the liquid is gone, turn the heat off. Try a mushroom to make sure you added enough salt, adjust accordingly. Then divide the mushroom mixture over the polenta. You can serve it just as it…

Or you can be a rockstar and add a poached egg, for extra protein and deliciousness. If you don’t know how to poach an egg… google it?

Just kidding. Check out this blog post from Smitten Kitchen.

Place your poached eggs on top of your mushroom-polenta creation. Sprinkle with paprika, cheese, pepper, whatever else you like and enjoy!

This recipe is perfect for two people, but it’s easy to make for one (which is what I did and just had leftover mushrooms for tomorrow).

This might be my new comfort dish of choice, because 1. easy, 2. delicious, 3. warm and 4. wine.

What’s your comfort food of choice?

For me, Ice cream is probably my ultimate comfort food, but if we’re talking about meals: thick fatty soups (think creamy tomato) with grilled cheese sandwiches.

Vanilla Coconut Protein Pancakes

September 12, 2013July 26, 201528 Comments

Brunch is totally mainstream these days, but I don’t think that was always true. In the past ten years, we’ve become very familiar with brunch, sort of akin to how “googling” something or someone is totally normal.

I love brunch, the wonderful marriage of breakfast and lunch that often involves a tasty libation. I’m totally on-board. What I wish would gain great popularity is Brinner. I have no idea if that’s actually a term, but let’s go with it.

Brinner, the happy marriage of breakfast and dinner. AKA Breakfast for Dinner. It should most definitely be a thing.

But you should probably know I have this thing where I think breakfast should be healthy. It’s the first meal of the day and you should probably start it off on the right foot. For me, it’s usually a smoothie with banana, mango, spinach, kale and protein powder. I drink it on my way to work, and it keeps me full for a long time without feeling sluggish.

So if we’re having breakfast for dinner, that doesn’t mean we have to go crazy and eat tons of bacon, pancakes and eggs drenched in maple syrup. That’s ok sometimes, but for days like today, let’s keep it light and full of protein.

Now, all that aside, what is more beautiful than a stack of pancakes?

Well… a stack of these pancakes…

Vanilla Coconut Protein Pancakes

2 tbsp spelt flour
2 tbsp almond meal
3 tbsp protein powder (I used Garden of Life Raw Vanilla Protein)
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
1 egg
2-4 tbsp almond milk

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Then add wet ingredients (start with 2 tbsp of almond milk and add more accordingly. Every protein powder is different so to avoid getting batter that’s too thin, adjust accordingly) and stir together.

Heat a pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 2 tbsp of batter to form each pancake. Cook a few minutes. Once it starts to bubble on top, flip and cook an additional minute or two.

You’ll get exactly 4 pancakes if you measure (and use a spatula to scrape the bowl). Serve with you toppings of choice.

I served it with some extra coconut and a maple syrup/yogurt combo (2-3 tbsp greek yogurt + 1 tbsp maple syrup + water to thin it out). Deeeelish.

Nutrition-wise, they’re not too bad either.

There’s almost 30 grams of protein in there! Note: these stats are only for the pancakes, not any of the toppings. The fat comes mostly from the almond meal and coconut. But don’t be scared of fat! It does a body good.

Ok so please tell me you’re going to help me make Brinner a thing and tell everyone about these protein pancakes. Yes!

Do you ever do breakfast for dinner? What’s your favorite Brinner item?

Green Dinner and a Vitamix

July 11, 2013July 12, 20132 Comments

I think this week I overloaded my body. I had a hard time sleeping, I ate wayyyy too much sugar and I have a panic attack pretty much daily Monday through Wednesday.

I mentioned last time that I’m taking the first step at trying something new… so in doing so, I invested in some technology, mainly a camera and a new computer. I really was due for a new computer anyway (5 years for a laptop is a good life), but let me just tell you a little bit about myself: I get major anxiety when it comes to making large purchases. I have no idea what’s going to happen to me when it comes time for me to buy a house. I’ll probably need therapy.

So new camera. New Computer. That was a lot of new technology for me. But let me tell you about something else. You know what a Vitamix is?

Of course you do. You’re reading a food blog. Ok well. I won a Vitamix. I know. I was shocked. My brother-in-law told me he thought I was going to explode when I found out. How did I win? Way back when, I entered a Driscoll’s Berries sweepstakes. And I won! Crazy, right?

If I wasn’t sipping a smoothie I just made in the Vitamix I probably wouldn’t believe it myself.

Because of the new computer, Vitamix and camera, I sort of freaked out. My reaction was to not touch it all and to eat a lot of chocolate and peanut butter. Seriously so much chocolate and peanut butter that I thought for a minute I did some major harm to my body.

So after some sleep and a self-pep talk, I’m back into my whole be-good-to-yourself-for-your-birthday-deal.

I ate roasted chicken with vegetables for lunch. Then for dinner, I wanted green things.

I had a smoothie made with Banana, Mango, Spinach and water, and because I like to chew things: my favorite 7 Superfoods Salad from Costco. Delicious.

Ok so I’m done freaking out. I promise. I’ll continue to be a normal human being again. So want to know what’s coming up soon?

Well I’ve got these guys to tell you about

and Sunday I have another EPIC food party planned. Remember the Chicken and Waffles Party? Think similar but with peanut butter… There might be some free PB in store for you guys too!

Thanks for baring with me while I had a mini freak out caused by technology.

Have a fantastic night!

Easy Roasted Chicken with Vegetables and Being Fearless

July 8, 20136 Comments

My friend Liz texted me this weekend with a quote from a book she’s reading: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

This couldn’t come at a better time, because I spent half the day having a mild panic attack. I made a very large purchase. An investment is more what I like to call it.

It arrived around 11am, but I couldn’t bring myself to open it until about 7pm.

I bought a new camera. You’re probably thinking… are you nuts? I’d be so excited. I am! But I’m also slightly scared out of my mind, because not only am I terrified of spending money but I bought this camera with a purpose. To try something new and pursue something different. I’m going to be vague and all sorts of mysterious until I get my act together. But what it comes down to is that I need to be fearless, because I have no reason to be afraid.

I realize that to many people I might seem like a risk-taker. I’m perfectly fine with traveling across the world on my own. I’m not scared of getting lost or trying new things. I love walking around foreign cities on my own. But everything I do, I do because I know I’ll be good at it.

I know what I’m good at, and I hate being bad at things. So sometimes I stay in the safe zone.

The best comparison I can draw is roasted chicken. Like this roasted chicken dinner that I shot with my old Canon Rebel Xsi on my Canon 50mm f/1.8 Lens…

Roasted chicken is safe and simple. We know it’ll taste good with minimal prep work required. All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken, onion, tomato and summer squash, put it in the oven at 425F for 45-60 minutes.

The oven does the work for you. It’s quick, easy and safe. Roasted chicken is one of those things I know I make well.

But for now, I’m working on being fearless. No more roasted chicken for a while. I’m lucky enough to be in a position to try new things and invest in things I want to accomplish. I shouldn’t let fear get in the way, because fear only makes matters worse.

So I pose that question again to myself, and to you: what would you do if you weren’t afraid?

Dinner at Mesa

June 28, 20133 Comments

The folks at Mesa invited Allison from Sweet Potato Bites to try a few new things on their menu. She was super nice and awesome and invited me to be her +1.

I know I usually do recipes and such on this blog, but I have to tell you guys about it because it was pretty fun and clearly I love food.

Mesa is a Bar/Lounge/Restaurant located in Costa Mesa. I’ve seen it a bunch of times, because it’s right next to the CAMP but never went because honestly it just seemed a little too swanky for me. But after this visit, that myth was sort of dispelled.

This place is definitely the kind of place I want to go for an awesome drink, but the food was also awesome. We got there at 7 (which is when they open), and it was still light out. The place has an awesome retractable roof so you feel like you’re outside without having to deal with heat or wind. FOODIE BONUS: natural light is great for food photography.

Upon arriving we ordered some drinks. Allison and I both got a glass of wine (after all it was a work night, couldn’t go too crazy), but they had an awesome array of cocktails. I would love to go back someday for an afternoon Negroni.

The staff at Mesa was super nice. They told us about the hand-drawn “secret menu” that included special cocktails and small plates.

We ended up ordering a bunch of things to share. All in all, it was quite a spread for two ladies…

(note the food blogger in action)

We tried the sweet potato fries

Because Allison could never pass those up. Seriously guys, they were amazing. Perfectly crispy and I loved the spicy dipping sauce. Normally, I prefer regular fries to sweet potato fries, but I would definitely get those again.

Smoked Chorizo Meatballs from the secret menu.

Delicious. Loved the little spicy kick to them. And the grilled bread they came with… Delicious and eaten entirely by me since Allison is avoiding gluten right now.

Free-Range Chicken Breast with potatoes, mushrooms and a delicious cream sauce

This was seriously tasty. I won’t lie. The chicken was chicken; I really only wanted to eat the potatoes and mushrooms, because they were awesome. I would order that again just for the potatoes and mushrooms

Roasted Beet Salad

I’m always a fan of anything with beets and goat cheese. This salad had feta and roasted hazelnuts. Super tasty and light.

For dessert, because we know I can never pass up dessert… we got the ice cream trio.

Vanilla Maple Ice Cream with bacon, Blackberry Sage and Espresso Chipotle Stout. These were all awesomely intense flavors. Allison and I both agreed the maple bacon was the best. It’s definitely on my list of things to recreate.

They also made us a special after dinner cocktail. It was super intense but delicious. I probably could have drank the whole thing but decided to keep it classy…

I wish I could remember all the things in there but it was amazingly herby and sweet (maybe a little too sweet).

Overall, it was a fantastic meal. I wish this place was open before 7pm, because it would seriously be the perfect place for weekend (4pm?) afternoon cocktails.

Thanks so much to Allison for letting me tag along with you and thanks to Mesa for taking care of us.

Ok so tell me. What was the last great meal you had out?

Arugula Salad with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

June 24, 2013June 24, 20138 Comments

I have to tell you, I’m really itching to bake something. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve kept it healthy as of recent…

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash = Local carb, quick and easy.

Black Bean Enchiladas= Delicious, quick, vegetarian and good for you.

Eggplant Rolls with Goat Cheese = light and divine.

The last thing I made was an epic chocolate raspberry truffle cake and a bluberry-rhubarb crisp (to die for! Must remake!) for my friend Sara’s wedding rehearsal

The wedding and the rehearsal were in this barn… on a flower farm. Isn’t that the cutest?! Ok back to food…

I love making healthy things to eat, but let’s be honest. Making pie is just plain fun. I’m starting to miss it. Fourth of July is next week, you bet your buns I’ll be making a pie (Remember when I made Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with a touch of bourbon last year?).

But before we get all patriotic and start playing with butter, let’s do a little more green and talk about a super tasty salad. This salad is guaranteed to satisfy. It’s light but has enough fat in it to keep you satisfied. We all hate the word fat, but when was the last time you were hungry after eating a few spoonfuls of peanut butter?

Fat keeps you full. Enjoy it. In moderation.

But really, prosciutto is probably not the kind of fat that’s good for you, but luckily it’s so intense that a little bit goes a long way.

Arugula Salad with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

2 cups Arugula
1-2 oz prosciutto (I used 1)
2 oz fresh mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp capers
2 tsp fresh chopped oregano
pinch of black pepper

Lay arugula on a plate. Top with prosciutto and mozzarella. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, capers, oregano and pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

I am completely in love with this salad. It’s pretty much perfect for one person or two. I’ve made it at least 4 times (probably because I bought a 4 oz pack of prosciutto), shared it twice and it’s delicious. You know what else I’m in love with? Showing you pictures of this wedding.

It was also pretty much perfect. Ok ok, you’re probably over it right? I’ll keep my wedding obsession on my pinterest board and try to stick to food.

4th of July and Pie is coming up. What are you excited about?

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Tag: Dinner

Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs

Healthy Baked Turkey Meatballs

German Nachos (ish): Baked Fries with Sauerkraut, Sausage and Muenster Cheese Sauce

German Nachos (ish): Baked Fries with Sauerkraut, Sausage and Muenster Cheese Sauce

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Pizza

My Ideal Christmas Dinner

Mushrooms in Red Wine over Polenta (with a poached egg)

Mushrooms in Red Wine over Polenta

Vanilla Coconut Protein Pancakes

Vanilla Coconut Protein Pancakes

Green Dinner and a Vitamix

Easy Roasted Chicken with Vegetables and Being Fearless

Dinner at Mesa

Arugula Salad with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette