Caprese with avocado and balsamic reduction

A twist on your average caprese salad Ingredients 1cup balsamic fig vinegar 4 1/4in slices of fresh mozzarella 2 Roma tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 ripe avocado 2 tbsp fresh basil Directions -in a deep pan, heat vinegar to boil -continue boiling until reduced to 1/2 -once reduced, remove from heat and add chopped garlic -cool to room temperature -slice tomatoes, avocados and cheese -layer and sprinkle with oregano -drizzle cooled balsamic reduction over salad Enjoy

Greek style gnocchi

Just trying out something new, and it turned out amazing. Ingredients 2 Roma tomatoes cut in half lengthwise 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 shepherds red pepper, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 2 tbsp oregano 3 tbsp feta, crumbled Gnocchi (I was lazy today and used pre packaged) Kalamata olives Directions -place roma tomatoes, garlic and red peppers on baking sheet -drizzle with 1tbsp olive oil -sprinkle with salt and pepper -bake in 400degree overn for 20 minutes -remove and let cool -remove red pepper peel and garlic peel -toss tomatoes, peppers, garlic in blender, blend on high until well mixed -add 1tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp feta and 1 tbsp oregano, continue to blend -cook gnocchi according to directions -toss gnocchi with sauce, garnish with 2tbsp feta, kalamata olives and remaining oregano Enjoy :)