Spaghetti Salad

A friend made this for dinner two nights ago as a summer side dish to go with the fresh fish (walleye and bass) we were charcoal grilling outside. Spaghetti Salad didn't sound like anything special to me from the title but boy was I pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and went absolutely perfect with the fresh fish.

1 Bell Pepper
1 Whole Tomato
1/2 Onion
1 Cucumber
12 0z. of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tbsp of Italian Seasoning
1 Bottle of Italian Dressing
1 lb of Spaghetti, whole wheat.

Boil spaghetti, drain, and place in a large mixing bowl. Chop or slice the Bell Pepper, Tomato, onion, and cucumber - mix them into the spaghetti bowl. Add and mix in the Cheddar Cheese and Italian Seasoning into the spaghetti bowl. Lastly mix in the Italian Dressing, serve and enjoy this delightful tasty dish!

Tom

Madjadara

My friend, Springer, made this for us for dinner a week ago and it was DELICIOUS! I have to share this recipe because I think ya'll will love it! It will also go well if you add meat (chicken, beef, lamb in particular would likely go well with it):

Madjadara:

1 (or 2) cups brown lentil, rinsed
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed (or substitute brown rice) cooked
5 cups water
2 tsp - 1 tbsp of cumin (to taste)
1-2 tbsp salt (to taste)
1-2 tbsp of pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
6 shakes of Mrs. Dash spice
1 large onion (cut into long, moon-shaped, slices)

Directions:

1.) Heat up oil in a sauce pan and add chopped onions. Add in some Mrs. Dash, cumin, salt and pepper as desired to spice the onions.
2.) Meanwhile, bring lentils to a boil, add salt to taste.
3.) When lentils are half-way cooked, add cooked rice, cumin, pepper, and Mrs. Dash.
4.) Once onions have caramelized (translucent and browned on the edges), add onions to the lentil/rice and mix.
5.) Remove from heat and dish to be served (can be served hot or cold... plain yogurt may be added as a side)

*Add cooked meat as an option*

Sooooo good!

Tom - Independent BeachBody coach and FOOD enthusiast!