https://barefootstiletto.com Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:53:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://barefootstiletto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-421564_120855864709743_171152364_n-32x32.jpg https://barefootstiletto.com 32 32 https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/06/06/blackberry-basil-ricotta-pizza/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:53:49 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4560 Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza Ingredients: 1 pre-made pizza dough or your favorite homemade dough 1 […]

]]> Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pizza dough or your favorite homemade dough
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
6. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
9. Distribute the fresh blackberries and basil over the cheeses.
10. Drizzle the honey evenly over the toppings.
11. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
12. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
13. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
14. Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
15. Cut into slices and serve immediately.
16. Enjoy the unique combination of sweet blackberries, creamy ricotta, and aromatic basil on a crispy crust.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

]]> https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/14/pan-seared-mediterranean-cod-in-tomato-basil-sauce/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:19:14 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=3860 Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed […]

]]> Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided as 1 tbsp for sauce, 2 tbsp for seasoning)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
• 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 4 fillets
• Additional salt and pepper for seasoning

Directions:

1. For the sauce, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add red pepper flakes and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft and blistering (9-12 minutes).
4. Stir in vegetable broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
5. Let it simmer gently.
6. Then, add basil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, then set aside.
8. For the cod, heat olive oil in another pan over medium heat.
9. Season cod with salt and pepper.
10. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes each side).
11. Pour the tomato basil sauce over the cod, warm up for a minute, then serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: 320 | Servings: 4

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