When it's too hot to cook

Pasta salad is a good idea. I only have spaghetti. I'll get something else next time I go shopping.
 

debodun said:
I was think nachos, at least for one meal. Shopping is so depressing these days either unavailable or has doubled in price in the last few months. I usually end up getting some deli meat, bags of microwave rices and several dairy items. That gets tired real quick, though.
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I went to WINCO Foods today and spent over 70 dollars. I did get 31 cans of Fancy Feast and a case of Bubly soda but not one other food that wasn't plain basic.
 
Remy said:
Pasta salad is a good idea. I only have spaghetti. I'll get something else next time I go shopping.
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You can add so many different varieties of veggies to pasta and then some yummy salad dressing. I made a pasta dish this past week that was very simple and yet so good. Cool too since it was refrigerated. I use grape tomatoes, black olives, pasta and of course the salad dressing most of the time.
 
PamfromTx said:
You can add so many different varieties of veggies to pasta and then some yummy salad dressing. I made a pasta dish this past week that was very simple and yet so good. Cool too since it was refrigerated. I use grape tomatoes, black olives, pasta and of course the salad dressing most of the time.
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I'll be making some soon. I don't know why I didn't think of this while I was shopping. I got potatoes yesterday. But I need spirals or shell pasta. I'm going to make some this weekend when I'm off.
 
Remy said:
I'll be making some soon. I don't know why I didn't think of this while I was shopping. I got potatoes yesterday. But I need spirals or shell pasta. I'm going to make some this weekend when I'm off.
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I use whatever pasta I have on hand.
 
@debodun - Here's a nice easy recipe. 🙂



Confetti Couscous Salad

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let sand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.

In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, celery, carrot, onions, and cranberries.

In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Add almonds just before serving.

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Bella✌️
 
Remy said:
Pasta salad is a good idea. I only have spaghetti. I'll get something else next time I go shopping.
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Spaghetti is perfect for these cold sesame noodles.

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http://www.dragonladykitchen.com/2010/04/sesame-noodles.html
 
katlupe said:
I keep a variety of cold salads, such as tuna, salmon, chicken and egg or deviled eggs in the refrigerator for cold meals. Add some pickles or olives and maybe some cheese. Prepare them in the early morning for a few days in a advance.
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I always have chicken salad and boiled eggs in my fridge for quick lunches or suppers. I add a slice of cheddar cheese and some crackers. My sister brought me 3 jars of homemade pickles and they go so well with all of the above. I have my small Dr. Pepper with it and I am good for the rest of the day!
 
I'm a devote Hellman's Mayo freak - I often snack on mayo on cold canned asparagus, sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, etc. Often, I call it a meal. When it's really hot, I don't have much of an appetite. I can also down a quarter cut watermelon with salt added and call it a lunch!
 
I did make a casserole which I can rehear portions in the microwave. This contains elbow macroni, ground beef, mushrooms, spinach, tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella - with appropriate seasonings.

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