#22: Salad Stuff by Ashley and Taylor

Taylor Says:
Ashley and I both enjoy a good salad. However, we have discovered that a salad is always better when someone else makes it. Still, we do our best to make a salad whenever we have the chance. Here are a few things I like in my salad:
-Sun dried tomatoes. These taste great, and if you get the ones that aren't in oil, they're pretty healthy too.
-Olives. It's not a salad without olives.
-Spinach. I usually prefer spinach and other leafy greens to lettuce.
-Vinaigrette Dressing. I prefer light and tangy dressing over thicker dressings like ranch.

Ashley says:

I also like the crunch of a green onion or slivered almonds on top of my salad. I add crumbled feta when I'm feeling crazy! Salads are definitely better when someone else makes them, so I'm glad Taylor puts himself in charge of salading on the regular.

#17: Pasta Sauce by Taylor

This is a pretty basic recipe for a red pasta sauce. All you really need for a red pasta sauce is garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes. My recipe changes each time I make it, so this is what I made this time.

-In a large saucepan or pot, sauté some diced garlic, onions, and mushrooms in olive oil until they turn translucent.
-Add a large can of diced tomatoes to the pot.
-Add a few pinches of brown sugar, some balsamic vinegar, basil and oregano.
- Simmer the sauce on low for 30-45 minutes.

This sauce is great on pasta, but it's also good with chicken and other meats. This is an incredibly versatile recipe that you can easily customize to suit your tastes.

Ashley says:

Taylor's pasta sauce is awesome comfort food. It's nice on pasta, great in chicken, and sometimes chunky enough to use as a spread on cold sandwiches. Such a lovely, bright flavor and it's perfect to warm up chilly days!