Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Leah's Blog giveaway

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Amazingly talented and super-cute Leah is having a huge giveaway at her blog "Life as Lou"!
Be sure to check it out! You wouldn't want to miss it for the world!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Company Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes

"This is a special treat to fix for your guests. Enjoy it with some hot garlic bread, if desired."

  • 2 cups small seashell pasta
  • 3 1/2 cups chopped poached chicken breast meat
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, cooked pasta, salt, and white pepper; mix well and reserve.

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, rice vinegar, and sugar; whisk ingredients together and toss with chicken mixture.

Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving.