Weekend Food Snapshots

I went to put together a Weekend Snapshots post and realized all I had taken photos of this weekend was food. Typical me. Here is what I have been making and eating lately.

Brownie Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting. One was more then enough sugar for the day, but oh so good! 

 One of my favourite sandwiches: prosciutto, bocconcini, arugula with olive oil, balsamic and honey dressing on focaccia

 A green smoothie to balance out the cupcake. This one has a herbal tea base, spinach, avocado, pineapple and frozen mangos. It might be my favourite combination yet! 

My first attempt at homemade bagels. I wasn't 100% happy with the recipe. I will have to try out more before I share it with you.  

Some Greek yogurt with raspberries and homemade granola (oats, almonds, chocolate chips bound with agave). 

What did you eat this weekend? 

Jaclyn

Veggie and Hummus Pizza

I love making pizza. It is so easy to customize and you can easily add whatever toppings you have on hand. I had never seen pizza with Hummus before until I read it on Just a Taste. I though that this was such a great idea and I make this pizza (or some variation) at least 2x a month. 

Ingredients: 

Pizza Dough (Pre-made or do it yourself) 

Hummus 

1 Red pepper - sliced

1 Red onion - sliced 

1 Zucchini - shredded  

2-3 cups Baby Spinach - blanched and drained

2-3 cups mozzarella 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 475F. 

2.Roll out pizza crust into desired size 

3. Cut and prepare all veggies. I used a cheese grater to shred my zucchini. Make sure once shredded you squeeze out all of the water so you don't end up with a watery pizza. 

4. Spread an even layer of hummus onto your pizza dough. Follow with shredded zucchini and blanched spinach. Then add onions and red peppers.

5. Top pizza with cheese 

6. Bake pizza for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown

My favourite variation:
- roast your peppers, onions and zucchini first (if you choose this option don't grate your zucchini just cut it into slice) Toss veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper place in oven heated to 450F for on baking sheet for about 10 mins, stir and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Place veggies onto of humus and top with crumbled goats cheese.

What is your favourite pizza?
Jaclyn

Study Snacks

With exams coming up for a lot of people I thought I would post some of my favourite study snacks. I love munching when I study but I try to keep it healthy. My favourite is air popped popcorn which I sometimes mix with m&ms or mini chocolate chips.  I also usually have a huge mug of tea next to me while I study. There is just something so comforting about a warm cup of tea while you memorize about 1000000 terms lol. What are your favourite snacks? 

Good Luck on Exams!
Jaclyn