a couple of odds and ends

Well, I don't want you to think that we are not eating at all over here, I just have not been making anything really new or interesting. This weekend we had black bean burgers, corn, broccoli, and I made some potato salad. I haven't made potato salad in a long time and it seemed to be missing something (maybe vinegar?) but I ate it anyway. Here is my less than exciting recipe:

Potato Salad

• 4-5 red potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 an onion, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup vegenaise
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of celery seed

Boil potatoes. Chill for about an hour. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.

Let me know if you have another recipe. I need some interest!



Secondly, I made a quick Pasta Fagioli that I forgot to photograph until the next morning as it left the house as a lunch. It was much prettier the night before! The ingredients were basically:

• Can of white beans, drained
• 2 TB olive oil
  
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• can of diced tomatoes (I have done this with diced fresh roma tomatoes and it is much better)
  
• salt and pepper
• pinch of onion powder
• pinch of basil/oregano
• 1/2 box of small shell pasta

Boil pasta as directed. In a separate pan, heat oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes and spices and let it cook off for a bit. Add pasta when ready.

Ok, no genius tonight but at least I have added something!!!!!