Colorful Side Dish #3
Spinach and Feta
Israeli Couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo, Red Quinoa
Sauté chopped garlic, chopped scallions, and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add fresh baby spinach to wilt. Season to taste.
Toss spinach mixture with cooked Israeli couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo, and red quinoa. This blend is called Harvest Grains Blend and is available from Trader Joe’s. Crumble feta on top. This recipe was inspired by one in Gourmet magazine some years ago, they made theirs with Acini di Pepe (tiny pearl pasta) and used frozen spinach.
Something New at Home
I am very excited about this change that cost nothing but makes my home feel dramatically different for the new year. I switched the dining room and family room. The former family room is considerably larger and has a fireplace in the corner. I moved the dining table here so now there is a more open and casual space for dining, and we can eat in front of a beautiful crackling fire.
The former dining room is now a cozy den. The chandelier which was above the dining table is above the coffee table, so you can still walk by without hitting your head. Makes a great spot to sit and read cookbooks! I also switched some artwork around, and that has freshened up some of the other rooms in the house.
Have you made any changes to your home or kitchen for the new year?
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You had me at spinach and feta, delicious! I’d love to eat by the fireplace, so cosy
I don’t think I have ever seen baby garbanzo before. Your side dishes look wonderful.. and creative, just like your decorating! I love the changes you made! I love having the fireplace visible when dining!
I am looking for wallpaper. I think it’s a cyclical design element ready to make another appearance. I have gone through most of the faux paint technique idea’s but I am now ready to lay wallpaper in my kitchen/family room area! I also move furniture regularly when I get bored! 🙂
I love the changes you made and I love this recipe!
what a change!!! your home is lovely… i bet, you made it more so because of your cooking… 🙂 i love your mushroom salad btw…
I love the fireplace, that is such a great change. And a wonderful side dish, healthy and delicious. I was thinking of posting my food inspiration all over the walls in my crappy Brooklyn rental kitchen. I try to keep fresh flowers in my room..to keep me happy even when the weather can’t.