February 2016 ~ Diane's Vintage Zest!

Spicy Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

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Sweet Potato Souffle for Thanksgiving

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DIY Painted Photo Backdrops

Super easy backdrops for your photo, plus a few tips!

Golden Sweet Corn Bread Mini Muffins

A sweet spin on traditional cornbread!

Easy Sweet Potato Pie (without a crust!)

The easiest (and healthiest) pumpkin pie recipe ever!

Roasted Tomato & Pesto Toast


Today's second recipe is a hearty toast with roasted tomatoes and pesto that I make for a quick lunch or snack.  From start to finish, it takes less than 10 minutes, and you have something warm, satisfying, and fresh.  Actually, I think it looks pretty gourmet if you ask me, so you can even make it for a party appetizer as well!

Also, you may have come over from my California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe that I eat for breakfast.  Basically, every meal can be made on toast, don't you think?  ;)


Roasted Tomato & Pesto Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


Once again, I used one of my favorite San Luis Sourdough® Bread varieties because it is perfect to top with all the different ingredients and still hold up!  Their Sourdough Cracked Wheat Sliced Bread has the perfect flavor to go with all the pesto, tomatoes, and delicious seasonings!

Now are we ready for the recipe?  Scroll down for more!


Roasted Tomato & Pesto Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!



Roasted Tomato & Pesto Toast
A Vintage Zest original recipe

California Fresh Avocado Toast


I love being in California where so many food trends get their start before making a splash on the rest of the world!  Just to name a few, there are the gourmet food trucks, juicing, and (my current favorite) avocado toast.  :)  Today for you, I decided to put together one of my fave easy, fresh, and tasty dishes.  It is totally a copycat from a popular local deli here, so now all of you out there can enjoy it!

This California Fresh Avocado Toast is super simple and delicious for either breakfast or snack, and I think it is pretty gorgeous if you ask me!  It's so simple, it takes about 15 seconds with TV magic...  See the video here or below!  :)


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


Speaking of California, I used one of theSan Luis Sourdough® Bread varieties because they have been a California favorite since 1983.  Totally delish!  In particular, I used the Sourdough Cracked Wheat Sliced Bread to build my creation on, because it is hearty and the texture is absolutely perfect to withstand all the avocado-y goodness.

Are you ready to get the recipe?  Let's go!


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


California Fresh Avocado Toast
A Vintage Zest original recipe





Ingredients
  • 2 slices of San Luis Sourdough Cracked Wheat Sliced Bread
  • 1 avocado
  • 5 - 6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 Tbsp. crumbled goat cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. Watercress or arugula
  • Drizzle, balsamic vinegar


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


Directions

1.  Toast bread to desired toastiness!

2.  Top each slice with an avocado half and smash with a fork.

3.  Top with grape tomatoes, then goat cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and a few leaves of watercress.

4.  Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


And that's it!  Like I said, it is really simple and the results are beautiful!  I even whipped up a second toast more hearty toast with roasted tomatoes and pesto at the same time (get that recipe here), and the whole thing took me less than 10 minutes.


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


In fact, take a look at how quick everything comes together with this mini video I put together.  :)  Easy peasy, right?




Just remember to pick up the Sourdough Cracked Wheat Sliced Bread for that authentic sourdough flavor, and crisp, bubbly crust.  I love the Sheepherder's Bread as well, which is much softer and absolutely delicious for so many other recipes!  Recently, a number of San Luis Sourdough Bread varieties were officially Non-GMO Project Verified*, so you know that you are getting the best quality product out there.  :)


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


I absolutely love this recipe and I hope you do too.  Let me know what you think!

Happy toasting!


California Fresh Avocado Toast recipe on Diane's Vintage Zest!


*What does it mean to be Non-GMO Project Verified? 
The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO avoidance. For more information, visit  the Non-GMO Project website: http://www.nongmoproject.org/

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by San Luis Sourdough. All opinions are mine alone.



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Can you believe how fast 2016 is going by?!  This is about the time of year that a lot of people end up bailing on their resolutions... but I say let's get motivated instead!  Today, I put together a set of three printables plus phone wallpapers for you, which help keep me on track with my goals.

These are positive messages that work for just about anyone, but personally I am working on choosing healthier options and taking care of myself.  Before I get to the fun freebies, I have a few tips that are helping me to set my sights on my goals and achieve them ASAP!


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At first, I wanted to just make some free printables that you could hang on your wall for inspiration, as you can see below.  They are pretty cute, but not too cute for the man in your life.  :)

Then, I had a lightbulb moment to turn my images into phone wallpapers as you can see above!


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I use my phone wallpaper as a reminder to choose those healthy options.  The best part is that I get the motivational messages on the go, especially when I am faced with food decisions.  In fact, when I was at Walmart the other day, shopping for some road trip snacks, I pulled out my phone to make sure that I skipped the bad stuff and instead bought my favorite healthy items!  V8 V-Fusion®, I'm looking at you!

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