Tomato Cobbler

April 13, 2015 Amanda Plott

I know what you're thinking. Tomato Cobbler?

Yes, and yes.

Lately, I've seen a lot of savory takes on treats that most would consider desserts or sweets. So, this is my savory take on a cobbler. I mean... a tomato is technically a fruit anyway. Right? Right!

"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad."

Well, at least I'm not putting the tomatoes into a fruit salad.

Tomatoes are one of my favorite things. I'm pretty sure there are not many circumstances to which I would turn one down. Pie, soup, ketchup, baked, raw, stuffed... I think I've had tomatoes in just about every manner in which you could eat possibly eat them...

Greek Pita 'Pizza'

August 1, 2014 Amanda Plott

This is one of those stupid-easy and crazy-good sort of recipes. The kind of thing that you throw together on some lazy end-of-the-week night and then think... "Oh, man! I'm brilliant! This is amazing!"

I was seriously not looking forward to cooking today. I've been in a tremendous amount of pain with my neck and shoulders since I cracked my eyes open this morning. ...It's the type of pain that is nearly blinding. It creeps up into my eye sockets and even makes my ears hurt! I've been in so much pain, that it's been a challenge to even consider food without getting blatantly nauseous.

So, needless to say... once I got some of the pain (and nausea) behind me, this was the perfect dinner for me tonight...

Skinny Tomato Pie

May 31, 2014 Amanda Plott

A couple of weeks ago my grandma and I were out running errands when we decided to stop at this well known place here in Austin called Kerbey Lane. They are famous for their unique twists on classic foods. As an added perk, they generally pride themselves on using organic and locally grown items in their kitchen.

As luck would have it, we happened to go in the middle of tomato season! While paroosing the ‘Tomato Menu’ I came across an interesting looking item that was marked as ‘Limited Quantity due to Popularity’… so of course that’s what I had to order. Tomato Pie!...

Balsamic Strawvocado Sandwich

June 20, 2013 Amanda Plott

Happy Birthday to me!

Okay, so my birthday isn't today - it's tomorrow. But, I won't be around my computer for a day or two since I'll be busy bikini-ing it up at Schlitterbahn (the local water park.)

Work hard, play harder. ..

Greek Turkey Burgers

March 7, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's no secret that I'm very fond of turkey burgers, and this is just one of my many favorites. Juicy, full of veggies and packed with flavor.

This burger is a play on a traditional greek style salad; loaded with feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onions, carrots and yes... even some pepperocinnis...

Skinny Greek Feta Dip

March 6, 2013 Amanda Plott

Rich. Creamy. Tangy. Light. Brilliant.

Spring is in the air. No lie. It was 86 degrees F here just yesterday. My favorite thing about this time of year? Lemons! Oh, lemons... they make me so happy. I don't think there is another fruit out there that is more bright, fun, and sunny. What a versatile little yellow treat. Morning, noon, or night - there's always a recipe to use it in!

This dip or sauce (depending on how you use it) packs a punch with it's bold zip of flavors. So few calories for so much taste...