Blooming spring recipes

Written by: Taylor Duff | Staff Writer

CHOPPED GREEK SALADÌý

From start to finish: 20 min

Greek red wine vinaigrette dressing (purchase or make)Ìý

Red onionÌý

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Grape tomatoesÌý

Fresh parsleyÌý

Olives of choiceÌý

Banana peppersÌý

Avocado

Salt and pepper to taste

Feta cheese to top

Begin by chopping your red onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, banana peppers, olives and avocado and add to a large bowl. Next, roughly chop your parsley and sprinkle on top of the veggie mix. Then, drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the veggie mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lastly, toss together and sprinkle with feta cheese.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

LEMON PASTA

From start to finish: 45 minÌý

2 Tbs Chicken bouillon powderÌý

Angel hair pastaÌý

Half a stick of butterÌý

1Tbs of minced garlicÌý

1 Tbs of red pepper flakesÌý

Fresh parsleyÌý

1 Cup grated parmesanÌý

2 lemons squeezedÌý

Salt and pepper to tasteÌý

Start by boiling a pot of water large enough to fit the angel hair pasta and season the water with the chicken bouillon powder. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and stir periodically. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain your pasta once cooked according to the package. On medium heat in a large pan add the half stick of butter, minced garlic and red pepper flakes and stir until melted and combined. Now add in the drained pasta and some of the reserved pasta water with the fresh parsley, grated parmesan, juice from the lemons, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined and serve.Ìý



BERRY COBBLERÌý

From start to finish: 70 min

1 cup of flour

1 cup of white sugarÌý

1 cup of milkÌý

1/4th cup melted butterÌý

A pack of mixed frozen or fresh berries about 2 cupsÌý

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and milk — whisk until combined. In a 9 by 13-inch pan, pour the melted butter, moving it around so it coats the bottom. Pour the mixture over the butter and top with the mixed berries. Place in a 180-degree oven for 50 minutes or until cooked through the cobbler. Let cool and enjoy.ÌýÌýÌý

Contact the author at tduff@mail.wou.eduÌý