My weird salad concoction that is surprisingly good.

Last night I had an accidental food success.

You see I made pesto pasta with a side of spinach salad.

Miss Chloe slept through dinner and when she awoke, the pasta was cold.

So I put the pasta and the spinach salad in a bowl, and by nature of bowl behavior, the two things mixed, and I said, by golly! That is a terrific salad!

You know, I had never thought of putting pasta in a spinach salad before. But then my friend (Heather) told me about this Asian salad recipe that had...pasta!...in it.

And whoa. Last night I realized spinach and pasta is a stellar combo. That is a a duh statement (hello spinach ravioli) but I never thought about them being served cold!

I think I might start making this as a side salad for family get togethers.

Anyway.
Make some pasta. I used whole wheat linguine.
And then add some pesto sauce.
You can make your own, but I bought some in a jar at Wal Mart and...that is easier than buying your own basil leaves and pine nuts. In my opinion.
Perhaps you could go search the forest for pine nuts. I am assuming that is where they are.
Perhaps you will run into Little Red Riding Hood or Goldilocks, or Hansel and Gretal.
Sorry, I just had those mental images as I pictured you all with a little basket picking up pine nuts and berries in the forest.
.....
Anyway, let the pasta cool off, cause this is a cold salad.

Then make your spinach salad.
you need:
spinach
dried cranberries
mozzarella cheese
bacon

and dressing (see recipe for basic sweet salad dressing)

Then smash those babies together.
I am telling you, it is good.

Excuse me.
I am calling "Souper Salad."
They might want to trademark this, and I will soon be very, VERY rich.

Balsamic Chicken

Have I mentioned I love Balsamic vinegar?

Well here is some really easy chicken.
I do give myself props for this one, because I made it up myself.
Not that it is that impressive.
I couldn't win "Top Chef" or anything.
But I am a star in my own mind.

You need:
frozen chicken
Balsamic Vinegar
Honey
Dried onions
Garlic (fresh or powder)
Butter

Put your chicken in a baking dish and basically put the other stuff on it. I can't tell you the measurements because I just poured it on. But make sure you have a good amount of honey. It makes a really sweet and carmely (not a word, I know) sauce.

Bake at 375 degrees until chicken is done.