Tonight we are having some friends over (they have 4 kiddos) to celebrate New Years. We weren't sure until today that they were coming over, so I had no idea what I was going to make. I had barely anything in the fridge, and to top it off, their kids are very very picky eaters! So, I decided on this menu and made a run to Whole Foods:
Tortilla Chips w/ Cilantro Salsa
Spinach Dip - w/ crackers, carrot & celery sticks
Popcorn (Not from a bag!)
Mediterranean Pasta (recipe below)
Cheese Pizza (from Whole Foods)
Citrus Brownies (recipe below)
Sparkling Apple Juice
White Wine (Dry Comal Creek)
Spinach Dip - w/ crackers, carrot & celery sticks
Popcorn (Not from a bag!)
Mediterranean Pasta (recipe below)
Cheese Pizza (from Whole Foods)
Citrus Brownies (recipe below)
Sparkling Apple Juice
White Wine (Dry Comal Creek)
The pasta is a recipe I made up about a year ago, and my husband LOVES it:
Mediterranean Pasta
For the brownies, I use this recipe and add the zest of one orange and 2 teaspoons orange juice.
So, hopefully this evening will go over well. What is everyone else doing for New Years Eve?
Mediterranean Pasta
1lb Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
6oz feta cheese
1/4 white onion - chopped
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 can artichoke hearts - drained
1 can hearts of palm - drained
1 can baby corn - drained
1 jar roasted red bell peppers - drained
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pepper as desired
Combine all ingredients, except pasta and feta, in a large bowl. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour (can do in morning).
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to serving bowl.
Heat large wok over medium heat and add marinated vegetables. Sautee for 5-10minutes.
Add vegetables and feta to pasta. Serve!
6oz feta cheese
1/4 white onion - chopped
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 can artichoke hearts - drained
1 can hearts of palm - drained
1 can baby corn - drained
1 jar roasted red bell peppers - drained
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pepper as desired
Combine all ingredients, except pasta and feta, in a large bowl. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour (can do in morning).
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to serving bowl.
Heat large wok over medium heat and add marinated vegetables. Sautee for 5-10minutes.
Add vegetables and feta to pasta. Serve!
For the brownies, I use this recipe and add the zest of one orange and 2 teaspoons orange juice.
So, hopefully this evening will go over well. What is everyone else doing for New Years Eve?
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