Well, surprisingly this year has gone by incredibly fast, sadly. But on to summer plans! Of course I'll be baking this summer, it's a given; but what else is in store for me? I just sent an email to "Molly's Cupcakes" about a summer position. After looking into their mission and cupcake flavors, I decided it'd be a great place to work over the summer; especially since Nightly Noms is seemingly taking off.
Quick note: Nightly Noms is my newest endeavor. Noms, for short, is an on campus late night bakery delivery service. I know I'm just sort of dropping this info now, but we're actually pretty successful. Over 200 fans on facebook and growing.
Hopefully everyone is enjoying spring as much as I am. I'm so excited for Cherry Blossoms. Either way, here's a nice light recipe inspired by my boyfriend who loves basil if you're looking for a quick dinner on a spring night.
Meat Ravioli with Almond-Basil Tomato Sauce + Spring Salad
Ravioli
-1 package of meat ravioli cooked to instructions, make sure to salt water and add olive oil to the pan to prevent sticking after draining water.
Sauce
Sauce Ingredients:
-1 cup freshly chopped basil leaves + a couple leaves for garnish
-1 can diced tomatoes or 6 freshly diced tomatoes
-1/4 cup of almonds
-1tsp salt
-1tsp pepper
-1/2tbp olive oil
-1/2 cup mushrooms
-1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
1. Warm tomatoes in sauce pan over stove w/ olive oil, bring to gentle simmer then add basil, salt, and pepper and gently stir.
2. As tomato mixture simmers and warms, use a frying pan to saute mushrooms, once mushrooms are halfway done, add almonds and continue to saute until almost complete.
3. Add almond and mushroom mixture to tomato and basil pan, let simmer for a few more minutes while occasionally stirring.
4. Pour sauce over ravioli, garnish with extra basil leaves and cheese, then lightly sprinkle salt on top (optional).
Spring Salad + Dressing
Salad Ingredients
-Fresh garden greens
-2 Gala apples
-1/4 cup dried cranberries
-1/4 cup walnuts
-1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
Salad Ingredients
-4tbp balsamic vinaigrette
-1tbp maple syrup
-2tsp lemon juice
Mix together and pour over salad
Enjoy!
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