Maggie Aglio Olio TM

This is hubby's recipe for Maggie.. I am TradeMarking it for him right here...100% original and makes the ho-hum same noodles extra special.

You need:
Maggie noodles - 1 pack
Black olives - a handful (chopped)
Jalapaenoes - a few pieces - depends on how spicy you like it (chopped)
Garlic - 2 cloves (finely chopped)
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Chilly flakes - 1 tsp
Oregano - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

How to:
Make maggie as per directions on the pack. Heat the oilve oil in a pan. Saute the garlic, olives and jalapaenoes for 1 minute. Add the salt, oregano and chilly flakes. Stir in the maggie. Ready to eat :)
The perfect midnight snack!!

Crunchy Veg Salad

The health conscious are making me bow to their wishes! So here is a salad that I like to munch on when I am looking for a light eat.

You need:

• Lettuce - 1 cup torn leaves
• Cucumber - 1/2 cup diced
• Tomato - 1 diced and seeds removed
• Onion - 1 finely chopped
• Cottage cheese - 1/2 cup cut into small pieces
• Feta cheese (optional) - just a little bit to sprinkle
• Walnuts - a handful of small pieces
• Black olives - a handful
• Bread cruotons - 1 handful
• Juice of one lemon
• Chilli Vinegar - 1 tbsp
• White pepper - 1 tsp (if you don't have it opt for black pepper)
• Olive oil - 1 tsp
• Honey - 1 tsp
• Fresh coriander leaves - to garnish
• Salt - to taste

Mix everything together, toss well and serve immediately.