Last night I made a batch of this pasta salad for our lunch today. We usually have a picnic lunch after dayhiking and today was perfect for it - after months (I kid not) of near never-ending rain and gloom it was not only SUNNY it was WARM outside. By the time we sat down… Continue reading Pea and Olive Pasta Salad
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Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad
Last night I was trying to think of an easy/quick dinner when Kirk got back from the gym (I worked out midday, him right before dinner). I ended up making chicken salad with what I had on hand and it was quite tasty. The pecans and cranberries I used came from Trader Joe's and had… Continue reading Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad
Lunch For 2: Tomato and Tuna Pasta
I was starving after I got home from the gym today and craved tuna. I had an intense workout so that usually colors what I crave. The sauce pulls together in the time you have the water boiling/pasta cooked so it is very fast. I used what I had on hand, substitutions work just fine!… Continue reading Lunch For 2: Tomato and Tuna Pasta
Couscous and Chickpea Salad
This salad can be eaten warm or chilled beforehand. Season to taste with salt, my version isn't heavy on it. Couscous and Chickpea Salad Ingredients: 2 cups lower sodium vegetable broth (or chicken for a non-vegan version) 1½ cups couscous 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled… Continue reading Couscous and Chickpea Salad