Certosa Cheese Tower for lunch

Coming home after classes and not eating the first thing that cross my eyes is a really hard challenge. I was glad I waited, since my lunch was so perfectly cheesy (and it's actually also really fast to assemble!)

Certosa Cheese and Zucchini Tower

Ingredients

1 Zucchina, sliced

60 gr Certosa Cheese

extra-virgin Olive Oil

60 gr Quinoa

Directions

1. Eat a grill. Brush the zucchina slices with olive oil and put them on the grill to cook (about 6-7 minutes) turning them from time to time.

2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in boiling salted water (15 minutes).

3. When the slices are done cooking, spread the cheese between the slices. Put in the pre-heated oven just to let the cheese melt (2-3 minutes).

4. Serve with quinoa and lamb's lettuce. Enjoy!

Attention cheese lovers, it's addicting!

Speaking of cheese...

What is your favorite?

Chana Masala for Dinner

Ingredients (for 4 person)

1 1/2  cups chickpeas

2  teaspoons olive oil

1  cup chopped onion

1  tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1  garlic clove, minced

1/8  teaspoon salt

1/8  teaspoon ground cumin

1/8  teaspoon ground red pepper

3/4  cup organic vegetable broth

1/2  cup tomato salsa

2  tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/8  teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1. Sort and wash the chickpeas, and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above chickpeas; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, cumin, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add chickpeas, broth, and tomato; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and garam masala.

Recipe from cooking light

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I also made Garam Masala from scratch, since I couldn't find it at the grocery store. It's actually kinda fun!

Easy Garam Masala

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl. Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.

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Lunch was yummy too

Inside-Out Tortellini

with Spinach,

Parmigiano,

Ricotta

and Cottage Cheese

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Now I'm off to some yoga while watching a movie. Resolutions respected!