Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Taco Salad

2 lb hamburger
1 Tbsp chili powder (I omitted these 3 and used taco seasoning)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 bunch green onions
1 head lettuce (I used Romaine)
4 tomatoes cubed
1/4 lb grated cheddar cheese
Nachos or taco chips (I used Chipotle Pepper Tostada shells)

Sauce:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar

Fry hamburger, add spices. Cool. Toss together with onions, lettuce and cheese. Just before serving, add tomotoes, chips and sauce.

Enjoy!!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

PASTA AND GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH GOAT CHEESE

1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 wedges
1 leek, trimmed and halved
1 can (14 oz/396 g) artichoke hearts, drained
1 head radicchio, quartered
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
4 cups uncooked rotini
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Prepare grill.
Arrange zucchini, bell pepper, leek, artichokes, and radicchio in a single layer in a pan; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper and garlic.
Lightly coat vegetables with cooking spray.
Place vegetables on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until browned and tender.
Remove vegetables to a cutting board; chop into bite-sized pieces.

Cook pasta as per pasta cooking instructions.

Place cooked pasta in a large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, tossing well.  Stir in the grilled vegetables and tomatoes; sprinkle each serving with goat cheese and basil.

The Best of Cooking Light's "Summer Grilling", 2007, page 61