Curry Couscous

I don't think I particularly enjoyed Mediterranean food growing up, but boy, do I love it now! It's something I like to try occasionally, and wish I could make more often. This is a good recipe I got from a college roommate. Although it has curry in the name, there's really not very much curry in the recipe. It's a yummy, savory sausage main dish that I like to make when I can't bear the thought of making another casserole involving cream of mushroom soup!

Couscous:
3 C water
2 T butter
1 t salt
1 1/2 C couscous
combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to boil, stir, reduce heat to low, let cook for 5 minutes.

Curry Mix:
12 oz. pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean's reduced fat)
1 C onion
1/4 C pistachios, chopped
1/2 T curry powder
1/2 t salt
1 t garlic powder
1 T parsley, chopped
1/2 C water
Cook sausage, drain fat, add onion and all other ingredients. Cook until onion is tender. Toss with couscous.

Marley's Chicken Salad

I am not much of a blogger, but figured I should get off to a good start. Here is a recipe I obtained in college; it is by far my favorite chicken salad recipe. It takes a bit of prep, but will be worth the effort.

Marley's Chicken Salad

• 3C diced chicken or turkey
• 1C finely chopped celery
• 1C sliced seedless grapes
• 1C Pineapple tidbits
• 1/2C slivered toasted almonds
• 2 Tbs fresh or 1 Tbs dry Parsley
• 1teasp salt
  
• 1/4 teasp pepper
• 1/2 C Mayonnaise
  
• 1/2 C miracle Whip
• 1/2 C sour cream

Toss all ingredients. Chill and serve on croissants or rolls. (you can use either all Mayo or all miracle whip, but the mix provides a delicious tangy flavor. Also I like to use red grapes if I have them.)

Well good luck. I hope you enjoy!!!
Merilee

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