Citrus Salad

Recipe on Food Network courtesy of Giada De Laurentis.  You can find the recipe here.

Chicken Artichoke Sandwich

I purchased a plastic tub of artichoke, caper and olive spread from Raleys.  Layered sliced chicken, chopped artichoke and parmesan cheese.

Roast Beef, Arugula and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

Food Network courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.  I used less blue cheese and jarred red peppers instead of roasting my own.  I used this dressing also on the salami, turkey, gouda sandwich.  You can find the recipe here.

Vegetable Antipasto Stuffed Bread

The recipe is from Food Network courtesy of Rachael Ray.  You can find the recipe here.

Spinach and Orzo Salad

INGREDIENTS 

• 8 ounces package uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped(I left mine whole)
• 1/2 pound crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (I used more but fresh basil)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 scant cup balsamic vinegar

• DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.
  I also added:
   2 lemons (zest and juice)
   sun dried tomatoes
   artichoke hearts