“When someone else’s happiness is your happiness, that is love.” ~ Lana Del Ray
NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, along with an update and photos of what has been going on in our lives. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!
We went to ND last weekend for the wedding of John’s brother’s son (our godson). It was so much more than a typical wedding because his mother is so sick. The most touching moment of all was the mother/son dance when everyone rejoiced while holding back tears at this special time together.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
It must be spring because I was really hungry for a cold pasta salad… this one from Allrecipes.com did the trick.
MANDARIN CHICKEN BOWTIE PASTA SALAD
DRESSING
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1-ounce package dry onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
SALAD
- 8 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1/2 seedless cucumber – halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
- 2 diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 6-ounce bag fresh spinach
- 11-ounce can mandarin orange segments, drained
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Mix together all ingredients for dressing, whisk until well blended and refrigerate until needed.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and place in a large bowl. Toss the remaining salad ingredients with the pasta. Pour dressing over the salad mixture to coat evenly and serve.
