Summer Eats [Recipe] Fresh Bruschetta

With Summer in full swing I can't get enough of all the delicious fruits, veggies and herbs in season! 

I decided that a warm day needed a cool fresh treat. Home made Bruschetta. 

I couldn't help but buy a large case of cherry tomatoes. I love the sweet taste, so naturally I couldn't wait to make this! It has been a few summers since I've made it, but I've turned tomato haters to love this (including Evan).

I went to buy a few leaves of Basil at the store. I was expecting to pay about $3 for the herb but couldn't find it! I asked the store associate and she mentioned they didn't have any unless you wanted to buy the bush! It appeared the bush was $2.99 so I couldn't help but buy the entire thing! BARGIN! 

Ingredients:

Cherry Tomatos 1 large case

6-8 Fresh Basil Leafs chopped. 

1 Tsp Olive Oil 

1 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar- For dipping or drizzling over

Pink Himalayan Salt to taste 

Pepper to taste

Mozzarella (sliced)

Fresh Bread- I both Asiago and Black Pepper Bread from Trader Joe's. 

Instructions:

Cut cherry tomatoes in half

In a bowl combine cherry tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Mix together

Slice your bread and lightly toast

After toasting on a plate lay out your bread slices. Add Mozzarella slices on top and then your bruschetta mixture. 

Drizzle your olive oil and balsamic vinegar over your bread! VOILA! DELICIOUS

Now I have this plant to take care of. My biggest fear isn't killing it, but BUGS! 

But since they are herbs and I will be using them to cook I don't want to spray any chemicals... so it's time for doTerra.

I found this little guide! So since we have beetles, flies, mosquitoes, moths and spiders I used Lemongrass and Peppermint. We probably have more bugs but I'm just using the oils I have! 

I combined about 4-5 drops of each oil into a spray bottle mixed with filtered water and sprayed my little plant!

Where to Buy Oils

So along with watering your plants, just give em a little spray to keep the bugs away! 

Dijon Chicken [Recipe}

Evan thought this was delicious dish. It was definitely different but I enjoyed it- especially the vegetable side considering I don't love veggies. 

I also used the left over chicken in a sandwich for Evan with a little extra dijon mustard and mayo. He was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed his lunch! 

Carrots & Zucchini 

Ingredients

Salt 

Pepper

Coconut Oil 

Garlic Powder 

Onion Powder 

Carrots 

Zucchini

Pre- heat oven to 400 degrees 

Cut your carrots & zucchini into 1/4 inch slices

put into the pan

add coconut oil over the vegetables 

then add salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powered (use how ever much you want)

  

cook for 1 hour until they are browned and soft

Dijon Chicken 

Ingredients 

2 lbs Chicken Tenders 
1/4 cup coconut oil 
2/3 cup dijon mustard 
3-4 T honey 
1-2 tsp ground ginger 
1 tsp sea salt


Directions

pre heat your oven to 350 degrees 
combine all ingredients into a large ziploc bag and allow to marinade for 2 hours 
put mixture into a glass baking dish and cook for 30 minutes 

ENJOY YOUR DINNER