Two is better than one right? For today’s Perfectly Plated, I bring you many things. Two very easy and a little fancy weeknight meals that both include the ever so chic (if there was ever such a cheese to be chic it’s this one) Burrata.
For the first recipe think Italian brunch for dinner. I like to shake up dinner time and I’m a big fan of breakfast for dinner so why not do brunch? This is such a great no fuss dinner to sit around the table and talk about the day kind of recipe.
“Sicilian Baked Eggs with Artichokes, Burrata, Spinach, and Spicy Tomato Sauce”
what you need:
a splash of olive oil
5 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
a big handful of spinach
4 eggs
1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1 ball of burrata
12 oz tomato sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
what you do:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Add oil and garlic and sauté for a few minutes and then add spinach. Cook until wilted.
In a cast iron skillet pour in tomato sauce, then add your spinach, artichoke, then break up one ball of Burrata into four pieces, crack four eggs over the dish, sprinkle with salt, then add red pepper flakes. Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs look the way you like them. For me I like dippy egg style so less then 20 is best.
Next up is another super easy, one pot, but oh so delicious recipe that’s perfect when you really don’t feel like cooking all evening.
“Chicken with Braised Tomatoes and Burrata”
what you need:
1 large chicken breast
splash of olive oil
1 ball of burrata
1 container of cherry tomatoes
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
fresh thyme
whatever kind of nut you like
Season chicken how you like it. Me? I prefer garlic salt (not a pepper fan) and a little poultry seasoning. Cook it for about 7 minutes on each side. This also depends a lot on how big your chicken is.
Lower the heat and add garlic, cook for about one minute. Then deglaze with 1/4 cup water, to get any browned yummy goodness at the bottom of the pan. Simmer for like one minute and then add tomatoes. Add some salt and the balsamic and honey. Let the tomatoes braise for about 10 minutes.
Then, throw your chicken in the pan and let it simmer for a couple minutes. Break burrata over the chicken and turn off heat. Let rest for a few, and I threw some nut topping on top. I also ate mine over spaghetti squash. But this would be perfect with a baguette! Enjoy!
So next time you’re at the store pick up some Burrata and try one of these fast and easy weeknight recipes. With both of these you can serve with a crispy baguette but honestlyI ate both with no carbs at all.
