May. 23, 2021

Mango mascarpone mousse

1 cup chopped mangoes
4 tbsp mascarpone
Sugar to taste
Small pinch salt

Blend together in blender and serve. Makes 3-4 servings. 

Apr. 3, 2021

Fresh Tomato sauce

2 large ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste

Place a box grater over a shallow bowl. Grate the tomatoes one at a time.  The peel will be left which can be discarded. Using the fine side of the grater, grate the garlic cloves. Powder the Italian seasoning and chili flakes. Add to the bowl with tomatoes. Add olive oil. Serve over cooked pasta. Garnish with freshly grated cheese. Top with a sprig of basil. 

Feb. 20, 2021

Pizza Margarita

2 C flour
1 Tbsp yeast
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 C warm water
1 large ripe tomato
1garlic clove
1 ball fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves
Chili oil

Mix flour, salt and yeast add warm water and olive oil. Knead into a ball, coat with olive oil and let rest 1 hour. After an hour,  divide the dough into two. Roll one half into a 12" circle or rectangle. Grate the tomato, add salt and grated garlic and chopped basil. Drizzle chili oil and stir.
Heat oven to 450F. If using a pizza stone preheat the stone in the oven. Once the oven has preheated, drizzle some chili oil over pizza crust. Spread the sauce over and top with mozzarella.

Cook on the stone or a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes on the lower rack of the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy. Delicioso!