Sunday, April 18, 2010

Grilled Cheese Reinvented

sourdough bread
pepperjack cheese
cooked bacon
very thin apple slices (fuji were great!!)
lightly salted avocado

This was SO GOOD!! You have to try it!! Sorry for the bad picture, I was so hungry, I just snapped a quick one!
recipe via: just cook already

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Playdough (cooked)



1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 T. oil
1 cup water (food coloring added)
2 tsp. cream of tartar

Stir over low heat until it forms a ball. Take out of pan & knead on counter. Keep refrigerated after each use.

Orzo Salad

Vinaigrette
Whisk:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil
add salt & pepper
Cover & chill.
May be made 2 days prior.
Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 1 lb. Orzo, reduce heat to medium. Cover pan partially. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain, then transfer to a large, wide bowl. Toss. Once cool add:
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
7 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped, fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
Toss all together, add vinaigrette. May need more salt & pepper.
Serve at room temperature.
** May add 1/2 cup nuts (pine nuts or slivered almonds)