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How to make Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese, grilled tomatoes with fresh basil and slices of avocado toast. One of the best breakfast or lunch options for summer days.

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Ingredients
Makes about 4 sandwhiches
Roasted Tomatoes
9 oz (250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the sandwhiches
1 1/2 cup (150g) cheddar cheese, grated
Butter, room temperature
Fresh basil leaves
8 bread slices
1. Prepare roasted tomatoes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Place tomatoes to a baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are roasted.
5. Prepare the sandwiches. Heat a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Spread butter on the sides of the bread. With butter side down, top with cheddar cheese, roasted tomato and basil leaves. Top with the other slice of bread, butter side up.
6. Place the sandwich on the pan and cook until the bottom is golden brown, for about 3 minutes. Flip, press with a spatula and cook the other side until crispy, golden brown and cheese is melted.
7. Serve immediately.

July 6, 2021
How to make Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The wonderful combination of cranberries and pine nuts creates an easy and delicious Brussels Sprouts. When roasted, they will be crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.

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Ingredients
Makes about 4 servings
1 pound (500g) Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
1/2 cup (60g) dried cranberries
1/4 cup (35g) pine nuts (walnuts or pecans are as good)
1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and oil.
3. Place on a baking sheet and roast stirring once or twice, until golden brown, crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside, about 30-35 minutes
4. During the last 7-10 minutes of cooking time, stir in cranberries and nuts.
5. Transfer to the serving dish and serve immediately.

June 14, 2021
How to make Tomato Basil Tart
Tomato basil tart is one of the best combinations to enjoy summer flavors with fresh tomatoes and herbs. This recipe can be made for breakfast, lunch or dinner, is easy to make and tastes like summer. Try to enjoy tomatoes combined with cheese, herbs and pastry crust.

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Ingredients
Makes about 4-6 servings
1 sheet (400 g) puff pastry, thawed
4 tbsp (60g) cream cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup (100g) Mozzarella cheese, grated
4 medium tomatoes (about 600g), sliced in about 1/4 inch slices
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F ( 200C).
2. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4 “ (6 mm) slices and place on paper towels to drain for about 15-20 minutes. Cover with paper towels as well.
3. In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese.
4. On a floured surface roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle of 12×14 inches (30X35cm). Transfer the dough onto a parchment
paper lined baking sheet. Prick pastry all over with fork but not up to the edges, as you leave about 1 inch as a border.
5. Spread the cheese mixture on puff pastry on a thin layer. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
6. Arrange the tomato slices on top.
7. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden, cheese melted and tomatoes cooked.
8. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve warm.
June 2, 2021