Gluten Free Red Lentil Greek Pasta Salad

gluten free, Pasta

I’m going to be honest and say that I don’t really like most gluten free pastas. I am not gluten free in any way shape or form, but I do like to try new foods and experiment. I saw red lentil pasta in a gluten free pasta recipe on a show once, so I thought I would hunt some down. I found this brand, and I  really liked it!img_1884

I cooked according to the package and let it cook a bit. Then I added a package of feta, 1 cucumber chopped, a carton full of cherry tomatoes cut in half, and a can of black olives sliced in half.  It is really great, but I am partial to anything with feta cheese in it 😉 Happy 4th of July!img_1885-1

Roasted Asparagus

Leftovers/ Freezer Meals, Vegetarian

Leftover Eggplant Parm and roasted asparagus. It’s a thing, ok???

Roasted Asparagus
Preheat an oven to 400
Place the asparagus onto a sheet pan, and drizzle with the olive oil,salt, and pepper.
Bake for about 15 minutes depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Mine were thin, so 15 minutes was perfect.

Where’s the Beef?

Burgers, Salads

Spent the day relaxing on the couch watching TV and by the pool chillin’

Roasted some veggies at 350 for 40 minutes.

Cooked some broccoli, red potatoes, and squash in the oven. 45 minutes for the potatoes. 30 minutes for the squash and broccoli. I always forget my family likes broccoli even more hammered, so next time, I will take out half for me, and keep the rest demolished with the potatoes for my family.

Juicy Lucy Sliders

1 pound ground chuck in a bowl seasoned with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon pepper, 1 teaspoon onion salt and garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. I divided into 8 balls (for sliders). Then flattened the ball, put half a slice of Provolone cheese (or whatever you want) in to the center, then reformed it into a ball.  Place in a HOT cast iron pan. Press down for slider shape. Cooked the first side for 5 minutes, then flip and cook 4 minutes on the other side.img_1839

I also made hot dogs. I am a sucker for hot dogs. I will choose a hot dog over a burger if there is a choice. I will go to a ballgame to drink a beer and eat a hot dog. I will eat chili dogs. I will eat a chili cheese dog. I will eat a vegan hot dog with vegan chili cheese. I will eat a bagel with a grilled hot dog and cheese and a fried egg.  You know what hot dogs look like and I also forgot to take a picture of my hot dog with ketchup, mayo, and relish. Don’t judge, you are wrong, this combo is AMAZING!

I am also a sucker for an amazing salad.

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