Spaghetti Squash

December 20, 2010 by Nikki

Just another simple winter dinner…

I know spaghetti squash can be a little intimidating, but this dish is so easy, healthy and delicious. Pick one up at the next farmer’s market and toss with anything you’d like (treat it just like pasta). I love this simple combination…

Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter and Ricotta

Spaghetti squash
Chopped garlic
Butter
Ricotta cheese
Grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake whole spaghetti squash on a baking pan for one hour.
After an hour in the oven, the squash should be soft enough to cut open. With a sharp knife, cut in half.
Scoop out the seeds on both halves.
Use two forks to lift out the strands and scrape down the sides.
Toss with butter and garlic. Mix in ricotta cheese and sprinkle with grated parmesan.

Dig in!

Roasting tomatoes

November 7, 2010 by Nikki

when it’s chilly out and you’re spending the day inside…slow roast some tomatoes. It only takes 5 minutes to prep, and then after a few hours, you’ve got beautiful roasted tomatoes.

I used grape tomatoes from the farmer’s market. Preheat oven to about 225°. Cut tomatoes in half, toss with salt, pepper, and chopped garlic, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 3 hours.

These pair well with anything really… I coupled them with some fresh farmer’s market mozzarella and drizzled on some balsamic vinegar. So savory and delicious. And effortless.

Paris Weekend

October 17, 2010 by Nikki

Wouldn’t it be nice just to spend a weekend in Paris? I wrote recently about how the fall reminds me of my semester in France, and I can’t seem to shake that feeling. I just need to wander the streets and people watch at a café. Oh and eat.

I need a little Paris lovin’. So heading out to the farmer’s market now in search of a tarte aux pommes.

{Image thanks to : Dress Design Decor, Sacramento Street, Everything Fab}

Mangia Mangia!

June 13, 2010 by Nikki

Everything tastes better in Italy…

No, really it does. And in the past week, both my brother who is studying abroad in Florence this summer and Jacqui who just got back from a trip around Italy – have been talking about their fabulous Italian food adventures. (Jacqui even brought me back some Italian chocolate, ham and cheese!)

So in the absence of a trip to Italia, I’ve been trying to cook like I’m there. (And drink too! Don’t forget the red wine.)

I’ve had some great pizza in Florence and Venice, and with pie dough already in my fridge, this was a easy one to come up with. I also discovered the wonder which is baconwurst from Red Apron (found at the Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market). This sausage is so flavorful! It goes perfect with peppers and onions, but I’ve also used it in a spinach-ricotta lasagna too. Really, it’s probably best just by itself, so go get yourself some right now!

Bacon-Sausage, Peppers and Onion Pizza

Seriously, how good does this look? Answer: Molto Bene!

Ricotta Tartines

June 6, 2010 by Nikki

4 ingredients. All from the Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market. That’s all you need for a perfect summer lunch – just a baguette, ricotta cheese, tomatoes and strawberries (oh, and a little sprinkle of salt or sugar). This has become one of my favorite Sunday traditions. So simple, so fresh, SO delicious.

Ricotta, Tomato, Sea Salt on Baguette

Ricotta, Strawberries, Sugar on Baguette

Om nom nom…

Cupcakes for Breakfast

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