Tuesday February 18 9:00 to 10:00am: Special Live Edition of
the Dinner Hour for Our Annual On-Air Fundraiser
Orzo and Spinach Side Dish - Easy, fast and sure to please
This is a great side dish that everyone will love. There are a
few basic steps and lots of variations depending on what your main
course. Everyone who has had this orzo dish that I have made loves
it. Always have a couple of boxes of Orzo on hand for a quick side
dish.
- 1 lb (a box) of orzo pasta (I prefer Barilla - I have found that
other brands can become mushy)
- Several handfuls of fresh baby spinach or arugula - note that
you do not need to cook this.
- 1/4 cup of Olive Oil
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup of currants/raisins
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan/chevre/crumbled blue cheese/feta
- 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts/walnuts
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook the paste to al dente. While the pasta is cooking prepare
the other ingredients and toss together. Drain the pasta and add
to the other ingredients and serve immediately.
A Great Salad
- Mesclun Greens
- Fresh Fruit (Pear, Apple, Orange)
- Toasted Nuts (Pine, Walnuts, Pecans)
- Dried Fruit (Raisins, cranberries)
- Cheese (Chevre, crumbled blue cheese, feta)
Toss all with a freshly made Vinaigrette. |
