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  1. Tuesday, November 10, 2009

    Real Simple Giveaway Winners…and a recipe!

    I’m sure you’re all dying to know who is getting this great book!

    real simple final web

    And the {random} winners are…

    Amy Worthington, who said, “I would love to have anything helpful to make simple, delicious meals!”

    and

    t sara, who said, “i love real simple!”

    Congratulations! You will each receive a copy of Real Simple Best Recipes. Enjoy! Big thanks once again to Real Simple!

    And here’s a quick recipe from the book. It’s actually part of one of the recipes in the book. I love it because it tastes good, is healthy and super easy!

    couscous salad web

    Couscous Salad
     
    Author:
    Cuisine: Side Dish, Salad
    Ingredients
    • 1 10-oz box couscous (1½ cups)
    • 6 scallions, sliced
    • 4 plum tomatoes, quartered (I added a bit more)
    • 1 seedless cucumber, cut into half-moons (mine had seeds and everything was fine. phew.)
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1¼ teaspoons salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional, but a very delicious option)
    Instructions
    1. Place couscous in a large bowl and pour 1½ cups hot tap water over the top. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
    2. Toss couscous with all the ingredients. Enjoy!