Cranberry Almond Granola | Ari's Menu. Luscious Latkes Recipe. Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs Recipe. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine This sunny pasta salad is a hit with kids and parents alike. Other fresh herbs, such as chopped dill or oregano, may be substituted for the tarragon. What you'll need 12 ounces rotini (corkscrew) pasta 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1 tbsp. water 1 1/2 tspns. salt 1/2 tspn. sugar 2 tspns. minced fresh herb leaves or 1/2 tspn. dried (we used tarragon) 1/8 tspn. ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 pints red or yellow pear tomatoes or cherry tomatoes or a combination, halved 3/4 cup shredded carrots 3/4 cup diced Fontina, Edam, or Swiss cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves How to make it In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until tender, about 8 minutes.
Quinoa Salad with Apples and Almonds. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has a mild flavor, a pleasantly chewy texture, and a higher protein content than most other grains. Combined with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and a light citrusy dressing, it makes a healthy picnic side. by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley What you'll need 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup peeled, diced tart apple, such as Granny Smith 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted Coarse salt and pepper Helpful Tip: Make-Ahead Tip: This salad can be made the day before, covered tightly, and refrigerated.
How to make it In a medium-size saucepan, combine the quinoa and water, then bring them to a boil. Nutritional Information Per serving (2/3 cup): Calories 206 ● Total Fat 9 g ● Saturated Fat 1 g ● Cholesterol 0 mg ● Sodium 194 mg.