Your Worst Nightmare: KW in the Kitchen

*From the psyche of Katie Whittier

As most of you probably already know, I do not cook. I am famous for making rolls that turn out as oversized crackers and attempting to make frosting with flour instead of powdered sugar. (Doesn't work, btw.) So the fact that I am about to post something on this blog should come with a huge WARNING signal and perhaps a legal release form. Proceed at your own risk.

I made a pretty tasty dish this week and even my guest (Ken) was impressed (and didn't die). I apologize for my inability to post amounts of things, but this is how I cook:

Katie's Ultra-Healthy Pasta Delish Dish (almost all ingredients can be substituted)

What you need:

Soy beans
Crook necked squash
Shitake mushrooms
Raw almonds
Fresh spinach
Fresh basil
Spiral noodles (whole wheat and regular)
Bleu cheese crumbles

Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Lemon juice (newer than 1999, haha inside joke)
Thyme
Garlic powder
Garlic salt

Sautee soy beans, sliced crook necked squash, sliced shitake mushrooms, raw sliced almonds, and fresh spinach in olive oil. Season generously with thyme, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Add fresh basil leaves.

Simultaneously, boil spiral noodles (mix half whole wheat noodles and half colored/regular noodles so it's not too dense) until soft.

In a cup, mix 2-4 oz olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, a splash of lemon juice, and 2-4 oz balsamic vinegar. Season with garlic powder, garlic salt, thyme, and shreds of basil leaves. Stir briskly.

Strain noodles. Pour sauteed stuff into pasta. (Try to balance noodle and veggie components 2:1, or however veggie/noodle-heavy you like.) Mix together while pouring dressing from cup over everything. (You may prefer more or less dressing.)

Serve in bowls. Top with bleu cheese crumbles. YUMS!!!