A Savory Tart

Hey there, Everyone!

I’ve been on a real Vegan kick lately for some health reasons. Get this. I sneeze after I eat like a crazy person so I’m trying to see if going Vegan helps me in any way feel better in general and maybe not sneeze as much or something like that.

On my Insta stories last week, I posted Zucchini Lasagna and like a lot of you wanted the recipe so that’s coming next week. It’s seriously amazing and I’m actually obsessed with it.

Anyway, I love tomatoes and when I saw these beauties I knew I had to do something with them. Once you make the “cheese” sauce this recipe comes together very fast.

For the sauce:

Simply throw everything in your blender and puree it.

For the tart:

Roll out your puff pastry (I made my own wheat version), add your sauce, cheese, assemble tomatoes to your liking, top with basil, and throw it in the oven on 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. I’d say less if using store bought puff pastry.

This recipe is Kilgore Kid approved as they both love tomatoes. Theo was pretty thrilled to see yellow ones. Also it surly doesn’t have to be vegan. If I made this non vegan I would have used Mascarpone cheese and topped it with mozzarella. But, if you can, use fresh basil. It makes all the difference.

Have a wonderful Wednesday. I like a Wednesday because that means Tuesday is over. *insert nervous laughter*

I hope the day brings you something delicious!

Soup for the Soul

Fun fact about me: I freaking love soup.

Like in my soul. I’ll make and eat it all year round but it sure does hit different on a cold winter day. A long time ago I used to make a seafood bisque and I can’t for the life of me remember how I made it. So I decided to make a new one. Keto friendly, too. One thing I did with this recipe was I used already cooked frozen shrimp. Mainly because I had it in my freezer.

what you do:

1. Thaw shrimp set aside.

2. In a pot, add oil and onions until your kitchen smells amazing. Then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, add in all of your spices and cook for about one minute.

3. Add tomato paste, wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about five minutes so that you cook off the alcohol. Add in stock.

4. Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot and add in cream and parm cheese.

5. Toss in shrimp and cook for a few. Serve and enjoy!

This recipe makes a pretty huge batch, so I’ve been eating it for lunch every day. And let me tell you, it hits the spot every day.

Stay warm out there and enjoy the day!

If a Cheese Could Be Chic…

Two is better than one right? For today’s Perfectly Plated, I bring you many things. Two very easy and a little fancy weeknight meals that both include the ever so chic (if there was ever such a cheese to be chic it’s this one) Burrata.

For the first recipe think Italian brunch for dinner. I like to shake up dinner time and I’m a big fan of breakfast for dinner so why not do brunch? This is such a great no fuss dinner to sit around the table and talk about the day kind of recipe.

“Sicilian Baked Eggs with Artichokes, Burrata, Spinach, and Spicy Tomato Sauce”

what you need:

a splash of olive oil

5 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced

a big handful of spinach

4 eggs

1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped

1 ball of burrata

12 oz tomato sauce

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

what you do:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Add oil and garlic and sauté for a few minutes and then add spinach. Cook until wilted.

3. In a cast iron skillet pour in tomato sauce, then add your spinach, artichoke, then break up one ball of Burrata into four pieces, crack four eggs over the dish, sprinkle with salt, then add red pepper flakes. Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs look the way you like them. For me I like dippy egg style so less then 20 is best.

Next up is another super easy, one pot, but oh so delicious recipe that’s perfect when you really don’t feel like cooking all evening.

“Chicken with Braised Tomatoes and Burrata”

what you need:

1 large chicken breast

splash of olive oil

1 ball of burrata

1 container of cherry tomatoes

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

fresh thyme

whatever kind of nut you like

1. Season chicken how you like it. Me? I prefer garlic salt (not a pepper fan) and a little poultry seasoning. Cook it for about 7 minutes on each side. This also depends a lot on how big your chicken is.

2. Lower the heat and add garlic, cook for about one minute. Then deglaze with 1/4 cup water, to get any browned yummy goodness at the bottom of the pan. Simmer for like one minute and then add tomatoes. Add some salt and the balsamic and honey. Let the tomatoes braise for about 10 minutes.

3. Then, throw your chicken in the pan and let it simmer for a couple minutes. Break burrata over the chicken and turn off heat. Let rest for a few, and I threw some nut topping on top. I also ate mine over spaghetti squash. But this would be perfect with a baguette! Enjoy!

So next time you’re at the store pick up some Burrata and try one of these fast and easy weeknight recipes. With both of these you can serve with a crispy baguette but honestlyI ate both with no carbs at all.

Have a fabulous Wednesday Friends!