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Showing posts with label summer food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer food. Show all posts

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Grilled pizza with Prosciutto, Arugula & Lemon (NOT Gluten free!!)

Finished pizzas
Even though I have a gluten allergy and try to eat only GF items, there are a few things that I 'cheat' with because they are SO delicious.  Amazing pizza is one of my vices and this pizza is one I will 'cheat' with!  You can make your own crust or buy store made dough (if you do add 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, garlic clove, crushed, and any other herbs you desire to the dough) but I prefer the easier method of using naan.  I will try to find some yummy GF bread to try this with and let you know how it turns out!

Serves 4


  • 4 Naan bread or Boboli pizza crust
  • 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups packed baby arugula
  • lemon wedges

  • Naan bread
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.   Place Naan or pizza dough rounds, on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 3 minutes or until blistered. Turn dough over; grill for 3 minutes. Remove from grill.  Sprinkle about 5 tablespoons fontina over each pizza. Top evenly with prosciutto and pepper. Combine oil and lemon juice in a bowl; add arugula, and toss gently. Divide arugula mixture evenly among pizzas. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. ENJOY!!!
Inspired from Italy, Spring House, Block Island, and Cooking Light


Delicious Easy Healthy Chicken salad (Dr. Oz 30 day detox diet inspired recipe)

This chicken salad was a huge hit during the detox and something that I will be making on a regular basis.  Make a bunch and eat it throughout the week.  It's perfect over organic baby spinach or mixed greens or in large whole organic lettuce leaves.  Always try to buy organic meats, vegetables, herbs and dairy products to reduce the pesticides, chemicals, growth hormones and antibiotics you consume, which will make you and your family healthier & it's also much better for the environment!
Serves 2-4

Raw Organic Coconut Nectar
2 cups boneless skinless (organic) chicken breasts
2 organic celery stalks, minced
1 organic carrot, shredded (save a lot of time and chopping if you can buy this already shredded)
1/2 cup organic red onion, minced
1/4 cup organic flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper (optional but I love a little spice)
garlic powder (also optional but I love the flavor and added health benefits)

Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon coconut nectar (I had a little trouble finding this but was able to when I asked at Whole Foods, may also use agave here)
1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar (I prefer Bragg's Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar)
1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
a squeeze of lemon or splash of organic lemon juice
pinch of sea salt

Preheat oven to 350F.  Coat each chicken breast in olive oil and season with dried thyme, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Place in roasting/baking pan and cook for 12-15 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.  While chicken is cooking & cooling, prepare the vinaigrette by combing all the ingredients into a jar with a lid and shaking vigorously or placing in a bowl and whisking until well-combined.  Set aside. Dice the chicken into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.  Stir in parsley and minced vegetables, then pour enough vinaigrette to generously coat the ingredients.  Adjust seasonings to taste. ENJOY!!!!