CLASSIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

A classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe with Cheese

Italian cuisine has always been one of my favorites. When I was little my mom took my brother and I to Italy for the summer and we stayed in this villa outside the small medieval town of Montalcino, smack in the middle of Tuscan wine country. The villa was owned by a winemaker and farmer and was situated on the edge of his vast property. I remember running through the rows of grapevines, chasing sheep, and stomping buckets of grapes for fun. A child's dream playground and also the place I was first introduced to Italian cuisine (at least as far back as I can actually recall) and believe me it was love at first taste!

Bruschetta is a typical antipasto that comes before your meal and opens up your stomach for the usual large plant of pasta to follow. I am a huge fan of a classic tomato bruschetta and making it at home quite often. Not only is a classic bruschetta actually quite easy and straightforward to make but it also takes no time at all. If you are looking for an easy authentic Italian bruschetta recipe to make for your next meal, check out my bruschetta recipe below!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 3-4 as an appetizer

1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2-3 Cloves of Garlic (if you like garlic put more... obviously) - minced
3 Tomatoes (I use vine tomatoes) - remove seeds and chop into pinkie nail size bits
1/3 Cup of Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste
French Baguette - Cut into pieces
Parmasan Cheese - optional garnish

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HOW TO MAKE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA!

In a small skillet, heat up extra virgin olive oil on medium - low heat. When ready, add in the garlic and allow to cook until aromatic and translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.

In a bowl, add your garlic and olive oil, chopped tomatoes, and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

An authentic Italian bruschetta with cheese

Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and brush with olive oil on one side. Place them on a baking sheet, olive oil side up, and broil them in the oven until they start to brown (like toast). Once out of the oven dress the baguette with the bruschetta ingredients in the bowl.

Garnish with some more chopped fresh basil or parmesan cheese if you like and it is ready to serve!

An authentic Italian bruschetta with cheese

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PAD GRA PROW - EASY THAI STREET FOOD RECIPE!

Since I am always and forever dreaming of travel, I thought I’d share a new recipe and popular street food dish today from a country on my bucket list, Thailand. Pad Gra Prow (sometimes also seen spelled Pad Gra Pow or Pad Kra Prow) is a flavourful, ground pork dish that is served on top of a bed of steamed Jasmin rice and topped with a sunny-side-up egg. Not only is it super simple to make but it will have you asking for second helpings! Don’t like pork? That’s okay! Tofu makes a great vegetarian substitute for pork or even ground chicken. Alternatively, if you are looking for a low-carb option you can also substitute the rice for a lettuce wrap which adds an extra refreshing element to this already delicious dish. No matter what your preference, this recipe will have you daydreaming of traveling to Thailand one day soon too.

INGREDIENTS:

Yields 2-3 Servings

2 CUPS of Steamed Jasmin Rice
4 TBSP of Vegetable Oil divided - 1 TBSP and 3 TBSP
1 TBSP of Oyster Sauce
1 TBSP of Soy Sauce
1.5 TSP of Fish Sauce
2 TBSP Garlic - minced
1/2 TSP of Thai chili - minced
1 LB or 450g of Ground Pork - you can substitute for chicken or tofu but squeeze out all the water if you use tofu
1 Cup of French Beans - cut in 1” pieces
1/2 a White Onion - cut in 1/4 inch strips
2 Eggs
1 Cup of Thai Holy Basil - roughly chopped - if you can’t find Thai Holy Basil you can use regular Italian Basil instead
Salt and Pepper

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DIRECTIONS:

Cook rice and set aside.

While rice is cooking, add the oyster sauce, soy sauce and, fish sauce to a bowl and mix thoroughly, set aside

Next, in a wok heat up your vegetable oil and add in your garlic and chili. Cook until fragrant.

Once fragrant, add in your ground pork (or substitute with chicken or crumbled tofu) and allow to cook completely. Salt and pepper as desired.

Next, add in veggies (onion and beans) and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.

During this time/, fry eggs sunny side up in a skillet with a little bit of vegetable oil until whites are cooked but yolk is still runny, set aside.

Once pork/veggies are done, add the sauce mixture you made earlier to the wok and stir until well incorporated.

Next, stir in basil until wilted

Lastly, plate the pad gra prow on top of a bed of rice adding the fried egg on top and garnish with a piece of fresh basil.

Additionally, you can add a lime wedge on the side as well as a few extra small pieces of chili in a tablespoon of fish sauce when serving.

Enjoy!

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SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO - A SIMPLE ITALIAN CLASSIC

Leave it to the Italians to create an incredibly flavourful pasta dish using only a few inexpensive ingredients! This absolute classic is one of my all-time favs and takes less than 10 minutes to whip up. In my household, we like to serve it alongside meat dishes like my mom’s coveted rack of lamb recipe or occasionally by itself with a few added shrimp on top! If you are looking for a quick, student-friendly pasta dish to whip up or something to add to a protein as a side, you can’t go wrong with a simple yet flavorful dish like this one!

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INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4 People

2 TBSP of Olive Oil
4 Cloves of Garlic - Minced
1 Pack of Spaghetti - cooked al dente
Italian Parsley - Roughly Chopped
Parmesan Cheese - Grated
Salt and Pepper

You can also add chilli flakes to make it a little spicy or a few shrimp!

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DIRECTIONS:

Bring water to a boil on the stove, salt, and cook your pasta.

When pasta is almost ready, heat up your olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. When hot, add in your garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. If you like a little spice, feel free to add in some chili peppers too.

Once garlic is fragrant, add in your cooked pasta, sprinkle on some grated parmesan, and some roughly chopped parsley.

Salt and pepper to taste and serve with more parmesan on the side.

Enjoy!

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MOROCCAN BROCCOLI SALAD - GLUTEN FREE, KETO & VEGAN

Packed full of antioxidants, this delicious Moroccan raw broccoli salad is both beautiful to look at and packed full of nutrients. If you, like me, are looking for ways to eat healthier without compromising on taste, this gluten free, vegan, keto broccoli salad is perfect. Since it can be prepared a day in advance and keeps well in the fridge, it also is great for meal planning or a grab-and-go snack. Not to mention it takes only a few minutes to make!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4

- Dressing -
6 TBSP of Grape Seed Oil
1 TSP of Ras-El-Hanout Spice
1 Garlic Clove (pressed or chopped finely)
2 TBSP of Fresh Lemon Juice
2 TBSP of Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBSP of Honey (can be substituted with Agave if you are vegan)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Salad -
6 CUPS of Broccoli Florets
1 Shallot (chopped Finely)
1 Jalapeno (chopped finely)
1/3 CUP of Dates (pits removed and chopped finely) - reduce the amount or leave out if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)
1/4 Cup of Roasted Pistachios (chopped finely)
Salt and Pepper to taste

- Optional Garnish-
1/4 CUP of Pomegranate Seeds
5-6 Slices of Pickled Beets (use sugar-free pickled beets if you want more of a keto broccoli salad)

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DIRECTIONS:

Remove sauce pan from heat and add in lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey (or agave). Salt and pepper to taste and set aside to cool.

Next, add your broccoli, shallots, dates, jalapenos and pistachios to a large salad bowl. Dress with your ras-el-hanout dressing, toss and garnish with pomegranates and slices of picked beats. Salt and pepper once again to taste.

Cover and chill if prepared in advance otherwise enjoy!

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MEDITERRANEAN VEGAN BEAN SALAD!

As someone who is always looking for ways to make ‘honouring my body’ easier, following a balanced diet such as the traditional Mediterranean diet makes doing so not only satisfying but undeniably more delicious! If you are looking for ways to add more protein to your diet without always gorging on meat, mix bean salad make a great substitute. Packed full of protein and carbs, this Mediterranean vegan bean salad will give you a boost of energy to help sustain you throughout the day. It has more nutritional value than a regular leafy green salad and keeps well for 3-4 days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal planning. It’s also very inexpensive to make and can be whipped up in less then 10 minutes! Regardless of your motivation, I know you’ll not only love the flavour, but feel good about eating it too!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4-5

1 Shallot (finely chopped)
3TBSP of White Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Parsley (roughly chopped)
1/4 Cup of Chives (roughly chopped)
1/4 Cup of Mint (roughly Chopped
Olive Oil
2 x 15 oz Mix Bean Medley
Salt and Pepper

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DIRECTIONS:

Add white wine vinegar to shallots and set aside for 5 minutes.

Next get a large bowl and add in your chopped parsley, chives and mint. Coat in olive oil. Add bean medley. Salt (generously) and pepper to taste.

Lastly add in your white wine vinegar shallots, toss and serve!

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