Holidays and Cooking

cinnamon ornaments

gingerbread

first christmas tree

tonight's dinner:

Saute zucchini, squash and little tomatoes in olive oil with salt, pepper, garlic, and some herbs. I used rosemary, thyme, and basil to mimic the flavors in the dressing.

Add to cooked penne.

Mix in dressing. I didn't use all of the dressing. We like light flavor.

Dressing: 1/2 c olive oil, 1/4 c apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1Tbsp dijon mustard, minced garlic, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp dried basil, 1/4 tsp rosemary, pinch of salt

I made granola bars!! And they're yum!

3/4 c crunchy peanut butter, 1/4 c honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 c old fashioned oats, 3 Tbsp flaxseed, 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips

Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in saucepan over low heat until melted. Let cool slightly.

Combine oats, flaxseed,  and chocolate chips. Add peanut butter mixture and mix well. Press into lightly greased, foil-lined 8x8 pan. Refrigerate 4 hours before slicing.