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Insalata Caprese Salad (Mozzarella and Tomato Salad)

9. October 2008

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Ingredients: 3 plum tomatoes; sliced, 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese; sliced in 1/4 inch thickness, 1 tbsp drained capers, Black or green olives; chopped (optional). For the dressing- 1 tbsp peppercorns; coarsely crushed, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp white vinegar 4-5 basil leaves; freshly chopped, Salt to taste. Method: Arrange the tomato [...]

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Herb Dressing

5. October 2008

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry oregano, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1/4 tsp dry basil or few fresh leaves; chopped, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced onion, Salt to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients in a jar with [...]

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Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

11. March 2008

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Ingredients: 500gms rigatoni or shell or any other small pasta, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves, 1/4 cup pine nuts(optional), 1/2 cup sliced black olives, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Method: Cook the pasta according to the instructions given on [...]

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