Posts tagged mozzarella
Burger & Salad: Red, White & Blue Style

I've got two recipes to share! A burger with melted mozzarella and bacon paired with a spinach, berry and beet salad with an olive oil honey glaze for the dressing. Sounds fancy? It's really not. With the 4th of July coming up this weekend, I'm feeling rather festive lately and wanted to make something fun and different than I usually make for dinner. I stopped by Trader Joe's after work today (note to self: avoid going to Trader Joe's Monday afternoons at 5:45 p.m. at all costs) and the cheese section was calling my name. I have been craving cheese like crazy lately and I never splurge and buy fresh mozzarella, so it happened.

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Burger Ingredients (for one serving):

  • 1 lean ground beef patty
  • Hearty slice of mozzarella cheese
  • 1 slice of bacon (cooked)
  • Lawry's seasoning salt (to taste)

Directions:

  • Spray small pan with cooking oil
  • Season patty with seasoning salt
  • Cook on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes each side
  • Place mozzarella on burger once flipped
  • Let cheese melt, remove from heat and garnish with crispy bacon

Salad

For the salad:

  • Toss together spinach, sliced strawberries, beets and blueberries (EASY!)
  • I suggest adding walnuts or pine nuts to this as well. I loved it as is, but an extra little crunch would be delicious.

Dressing (makes 2 servings):

  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp greek yogurt (I use full fat)
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Directions:

  • Heat oil and honey over medium heat in a small saucepan
  • Once oil starts to bubble, take the saucepan off heat and whisk the mixture
  • Pour oil and honey into a bowl and add the yogurt and salt
  • Whisk until you get a creamy consistency

Plate everything and enjoy!

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I think I'll have to make these burgers again on Saturday!

- Rach

Chicken Sausage & Ricotta Frittata

Good morning! I've got an eggselent frittata recipe to share. This is perfect to make ahead of time and have for breakfast for a few days or a great brunch recipe! It's easy like this wonderful Saturday morning.

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I'll admit I got a little heavy handed with the cheese! Eggs and cheese are a match made in heaven, though, so I can't be blamed. Worth it. This tastes heavenly. P.S. you could make it a little lighter by substituting some of the eggs for egg whites or cutting out some of the cheese. Ingredients:

  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese + 1 Laughing Cow creamy swiss wedge
  • 4 maple chicken sausage links diced thin (I used Trader Joe's brand)
  • 1/2-1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp goat cheese crumbles
  • Teaspoon each of kosher salt and pepper

Directions: 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, ricotta cheese and laughing cow cheese
  • Add in chopped spinach, sausage, green onion and seasonings
  • Preheat a small skillet on low-medium heat and spray with cooking spray
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Pour egg mixture in skillet and let cook until the edges are set
  • Sprinkle Mozzarella and goat cheese on top and place in oven
  • Bake until the top of the frittata is set and edges are golden brown (should be about 15 to 20 minutes)
  • Let cool and serve!

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frittata2Now I am trying to convince myself to go to the stadium for a workout, but my bed is feeling really inviting right now. The weather today is gorgeous though so I really want to take advantage of it!

What's everyone up to this weekend?

Rach