Don't you just love paydays? Everyone does but more so us Makati Brunch Clubbers. It's a day when we can splurge and eat to our stomachs' content at any restaurant in Makati.
This payday, we went Italianni's at Greenbelt 2. (Actually, we were craving for the Japanese food at Yaku at the Somerset, but due to ongoing renovations, that review would have to wait until August.)
Smoked Salmon Pizza
Before anything else, forgive us for the pictures of the half eaten food we ordered at this Italian restaurant in Makati. The only excuse we can give is that we were so hungry we totally forgot to take photos. Anyway, because of the sashimi cravings, we decided on the Smoked Salmon Pizza and it was good. Not great mind you, I found the crust too chewy for my taste. I tend to like my pizzas with a little crunch in
them. (If you guys are looking for an Italian restaurant in Cebu, try La Tegola Ristorante! The Parma Ham is yummy!) .
The smoked salmon was satisfying, with the many flavors ‐ cheese and dill, among them blending very well with the fish.
Baked Ziti
The baked ziti of this Italian restaurant in Makati was fantastic. Italianni's baked ziti was very good; the meat and sauce was delicious. It wasn't flavored for the Filipino preference of sweet tomato pastas. A little dash with Tabasco sauce and it's perfect. The Italianni bread looked yummy as well but I'd have to get Lean's take on that since she was the only one who had a taste. Italianni's serving size is perfect for two. Maybe three if you're not too hungry. With the pizza, one serving was enough for three girls.
Recipe of the Month December 2007
Quiche Florentine
(Makes 4 Servings)
• Cooking spray
• 4 oz. turkey sausage
• 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped broc
• 2 cups (about 4 oz.) fine egg noodles,
cooked and drained
• 1 cup chopped green peppers
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup (4 oz.) chopped cooked lean ham
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup skim or low fat milk
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
HERE’s HOW:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Evenly coat 9 inch deep dish pie plate with spray.
To form crust, press noodles over bottom and up sides of plate. In small
covered saucepan over medium heat, cook peppers and onion in water
until peppers are crisp tender. Stir in ham. Sprinkle evenly over noodle
crust. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and mustard until thoroughly
blended. Carefully pour over vegetables and ham. Bake until
puffed in center and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 30
to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER 1/6 RECIPE USING SKIM MILK: calories 202, protein
14g, carbohydrate 18g, total fat 8g, cholesterol 243mg, sodium 344mg
