Keep it Simple

Yet again, I had a mid-week meeting, so the mister was left to create his own dinner. It always helps when you give someone some ideas as to what to prepare.  When left with little time, it is helpful to keep dinner simple. Items that do not require a lot of cooking are very quick to prepare and can have tons of flavor.

Caprese Sandwich

We have some beautiful basil growing in our containers outside. I was worried when we returned from vacation, because I thought most of the plants were a goner from the many days of heat.  However, I added some of my good dirt, gave the plants extra water and they have come back with a vengeance.

The mister decided to create a caprese sandwich for dinner because we had all of the ingredients at the ready. We still had a selection of rolls from St. Peter's Bakery, along with an abundance of tomatoes from our CSA share with Jack's.  Our home containers provided the basil and the mozzarella was made in Jersey. 

Have you ever looked closely at a caprese sandwich or salad? It is filled with gorgeous colors and textures, along with a mixture of flavors. The tomatoes can be sweet, the olive oil is rich, the velvety mozzarella...my mouth is watering right now!

In addition to the caprese sandwich, the mister made an excellent salad. It was filled with colors and flavors. He used some of the greens from our CSA share, topped it with cherry tomatoes from our container and added some goat cheese. The mister loves goat cheese...as you can see by the photo evidence below.


Two dishes, containing no more than four ingredients each made for an easy and quick dinner. Food doesn't need to be complicated to taste good. What are your favorite simple dishes?