#Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic

[rabbitcruiser]

Garlic Lovers Day

Garlic Lovers Day is dedicated to lovers of garlic. Garlic is an onionlike plant that is highly aromatic and has a distinct flavor. It is native to Central Asia and Northeastern Iran, and has long been used as a seasoning and for medicine in Asia, Africa, and in Europe around the Mediterranean Sea. It was used in ancient China, Rome, and Greece, and in the Americas wild garlic was eaten before Europeans arrived. In the United States it was only popular near the Gulf of Mexico and in ethnic neighborhoods in large cities, until the mid-20th century, when its popularity spread.

Garlic is used on breads, and infused in oils that season vegetables, meats, and pastas. It is also used in making things such as bruschetta and pesto. It was used to treat gangrene during World War I and II, and studies have been done to see how it affects cardiovascular health, cancer, and the common cold, but results have been inconclusive. Most garlic is grown overseas, and 90% of the domestic crop is grown in California. There are many types of garlic, most of which are varieties of hardneck or softneck garlic.

How to Observe Garlic Lovers Day

Celebrate the day by making a recipe that includes garlic, or picking up a garlic cookbook. You could also make some garlic infused olive oil. In many areas this is also a good time of year to plant garlic, as it should be done before the fall frost.

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[bonelotus]

Tagged by @purple-moonglade

relationship status: lonely

favourite colour: the colour of the sky before it rains, it's a very specific shade of medium-ish grey with just a hint of blue

song stuck in my head: 867-5309/Jenny (because I'm currently reading Got Your Number by @miasmaghoul

last song I listened to: From the Pinnacle to the Pit - Ghost

three favourite foods: pad thai, farfalle with chicken and roasted garlic (it's a dish from The Cheesecake Factory, but the version my mom and I make me for my birthday is 1000 times better than the restaurant version) & baklava

last thing I googled: When was glitter nail polish first commercially available?

dream trip: I'd love to go back to Washington DC to see the Smithsonian again (huge museum nerd), or Barcelona, Spain because the architecture is gorgeous. Or Italy, purely for the food.

anything I want: Right now? I mostly want my ADHD meds. It's nearly April and my psychiatrist has refused to refill my prescription since December.

tag 10 people you want to know better: 

Lost my tag list when my account got deleted. So if you see this, consider yourself tagged.

[foodies-channel]

🍥 farfalle with chicken and roasted garlic from cheesecake factory

🍔YouTube || 🍟Reddit

[arthurdejaffre]

Spicy Thai Pasta Salad This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu. 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste, 1/4 teaspoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce, 2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 4 wedges lime, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1.5 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 package farfalle pasta, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed, 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

[elfpuddle]

Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic

The cutest little bow-tie pasta all dressed up in a luscious cream sauce with all sorts of flavors marrying together perfectly. This is date night, restaurant-quality pasta that you can love without having to walk out your front door.

Every bite is a wonderful surprise where you could find a crispy piece of bacon, a sweet roasted garlic clove, tiny peas, a tart sliver of sun-dried tomatoes, a chewy little mushroom, or a tender bit of chicken.

[mikasimaginairyworld]

recipes: lunch

vegan/ vegetarian: ☘️

fish: 🐟

meat: 🍗

cold:❄️

warm: 🔥

tried out by me:

Chicken Quinoa Bowl (3/5) 🍗🔥; 30min

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto (5/5) ☘️🔥; 50min

Vegetable Curry (4/5) ☘️🔥; 40min

Pumpkin Soup (4/5) ☘️🔥; 30min

Zoodles and Smoked Salmon (4/5) 🐟🔥; 10min

Black Bean and Corn Salad (3/5) ☘️❄️; 10min

Katsu Curry (4/5) ☘️🔥; 30min

Chicken with Mango Salsa (5/5) 🍗🔥; 20min

Chicken Quinoa Salad (3/5) 🍗❄️; 10min

Salmon Alfredo (3/5) 🐟🔥; 30min

Sesame Noodles with Chicken (3/5) 🍗❄️; 10min

Beef Burrito Bowl (5/5) 🍗🔥; 30min

Satay Chicken Salad (10/5) 🍗🔥; 30min

Spinach Chicken Farfalle (4/5) 🍗🔥; 20min

Chicken Quinoa Casserole (4/5) 🍗🔥; 40min

Salmon Rice Bowl (5/5) 🐟❄️; 10min

Veggie Bolognese (4/5) ☘️🔥; 65min

Coconut Salmon Curry (4/5) 🐟🔥; 25min

Spaghetti Puttanesca (3/5) 🐟🔥; 25min

Chicken Quinoa Salad 2.0 (3/5) 🍗❄️; 25min

Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta (4/5) 🍗🔥; 30min

Sesame Orange Cauliflower (4/5) ☘️🔥; 30min

to be tried out by me:

Pad Thai 🐟🔥; 30min

Stuffed Bell Peppers 🍗🔥; 50min

Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry 🍗🔥; 40min

Vegan Chilli Con Carne ☘️🔥; 35min

Rainbow Lasagna ☘️🔥; 90min

Honey Soy Chicken 🍗🔥; 40min

Honey Haloumni Salad ☘️🔥; 40min

Shredded Tofu Fried Rice ☘️🔥; 20min

Miso Mushroom Fried Rice ☘️🔥; 20min

Tofu Skin Salad ☘️❄️; 20min

Falafel Bowl ☘️❄️; 15min

Garlic Tofu ☘️🔥; 40min

Chicken Haloumni Salad 🍗🔥; 40min

Chicken Fried Rice 🍗🔥; 20min

Curry Chicken Quinoa Soup 🍗🔥; 20min

Chicken Lo Mein 🍗🔥; 20min

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ☘️🔥; 70min

Dijon Chicken Pasta Salad 🍗☘️; 30min

Lemon Garlic Chicken Zoodles 🍗🔥; 30min

Honey Turkey Bowl 🍗🔥; 30min

Teriyaki Salmon Poke bowl 🐟❄️; 25min

[rexcooks]

Chicken pesto pasta and roasted cauliflower

My family has been crazy busy preparing for my brother’s graduation and his party so my mother kindly asked me to cook last night. Since I’m working on learning I thought it would be a great time to practice my skills making larger meals! She had thawed out some chicken breast and it needed to be used so I decided chicken pesto pasta would be a delicious and easy recipe to make!

For the pasta I used a recipe from dinneratthezoo.com (which I will link below). It was a fairly easy recipe in my opinion. I pre bought the pesto sauce so it was basically cutting up, seasoning and sautéing the chicken, later adding in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Then I cooked the pasta and added it to the chicken. Then I put in the pasta and the tomato’s and TADA! Chicken pesto pasta. I thought it was terrific! I even reheated the left overs for lunch today and was very satisfied with how good it still was reheated. Another success to add to my recipe book!

The cauliflower was much simpler, I didn’t even use a recipe as roasted cauliflower is a favorite I’ve made many times. Simply split up the head of cauliflower and toss it in some olive oil. Then season with salt, pepper and any other seasonings you like (I used garlic powder, oregano, and basil). Then pop it in the oven and let it roast! I very much enjoyed it!

Here’s the pictures of my creations! (I didn’t think about presentation when taking these pictures so ignore all the pots in the background.)

And here’s the recipe for the pasta! (I really appreciate how you can change the recipe on the website based on servings you need)

[foodfuns]

The Cheesecake Factory Farfalle With Chicken And Roasted Garlic... https://ift.tt/2JcNOHQ

[beckzorz]

Top 5 favorite foods?

Oh god... this is gonna be hard XD

Salmon nigiri. I know some places use wasabi to keep the fish & rice together, but this is WEAK and UNACCEPTABLE. Only FISH and SUSHI RICE.

That one chocolate lava cake over vanilla ganache that I had at Café Med on Île-St.-Louis in Paris in 2017. SO good.

Farfalle with roasted garlic broccoli. Simple enough for me to make twice or more a week, but delicious enough to be on this list.

Okay this is me being a Bad Jew and I will never eat this again, but I had buttermilk chicken once and oh my GOD on the dark meat... it was so good.... oh my goooood*

Buttermilk biscuits. The really good ones.

* White meat chicken is dry and nasty. Fight me.

ask me my top 5 anything

[foodffs]

The Cheesecake Factory Farfalle With Chicken And Roasted Garlic Is A Perfect Copycat Of My Favorite Creamy, Cheesy Bacon And Mushroom Pasta Dish And One Of The Most Popular Recipes On The Menu!

https://dinnerthendessert.com/cheesecake-factory-farfalle-chicken-roasted-garlic-copycat/

Really nice recipes. Every hour.

Show me what you cooked!

[periperidip]

Salads To Make with The Refreshing Peri Peri Dip

The peri peri chilli peppers are among the popular chillies in the world. With their exotic origin, explosive heat and great taste, peri peri chillies are widely used in the preparation of different foods around the world. When combined into a yoghurt dip, peri peri chillies take on a refreshing taste that works extremely well not only as a dipping sauce but even as a salad dressing. Lost for ideas? Then read on for some great ideas:

1. Combine tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, red onions and bell peppers (green, yellow, and red) with seasoning, some pitted and sliced olives. Toss them all in a peri peri garlic dip that will make for a creamy dressing to this simple salad you can serve as a side dish for a heavy meal.

2. If you want a wholesome protein salad, then toss together some boiled and shredded chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, arugula leaves or any other microgreens you can find, onions with some peri peri dip. Serve it cold for a meal in itself.

3. A chickpea salad is full of nutrition and very filling too, especially when you are looking for a dish that is light on the calories but high on the nutrition. Combine boiled and drained chickpeas, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, onions, avocado and coriander with some lemon juice. Thin some peri peri hummus with water or olive oil and use it to dress the vegetables and chickpeas.

4. Fish salads are light on the palate and quite refreshing too if you know how to cobine the right ingredients. Grill a fish fillet of your choice and slice it thinly. Combine the fish with black olives, cherry tomatoes, roasted sesame seeds, and basil and dress it up with the peri peri yoghurt dip.

5. If you like your salad to be hearty, then a pasta salad is what you need. Rustle up a quick salad with boiled macaroni or farfalle, cherry tomatoes, oregano, olives, cucumbrs and some feta cheese, dressed with peri peri yoghurt dip.

When you want to make a salad with the peri peri chilli dip, get a tub of the peri peri yoghuert dip from Earthmade Organix. With the heat of the chillies, the pungent flavour of garlic, and the refreshing notes of yoghurt, the dip is perfect for snacks and salads too.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Garlic Day 

If you think you have enough garlic, add more. These flavorful bulbs improve just about every dish you could think to put them in, so get cooking!

Garlic is beloved by a variety of cultures, with many people saying that there can never be too much garlic in a dish or a meal. For those people who love garlic, then garlic day is the perfect day!

National Garlic Day celebrates the history of garlic, in addition to its glorious taste and its incredible health benefits. National Garlic Day helps experts and average people alike to explore the history of this bulb, learning how it came to be one of the most popular flavors in the world.

The appreciation of garlic is never greater than on National Garlic Day!

History of National Garlic Day

Garlic is known as one of the most essential flavoring bulbs that have been used throughout human history. Wild garlic has been traced back to Central Asia more than 5000 years ago. While today garlic is now considered a significant part of Mediterranean cuisine, the ancient Romans weren’t actually massive fans of it, although their soldiers did use it to inspire courage.

The earliest uses of garlic in cooking were by the people of the Medieval and Renaissance times. It was only used in small doses in sauces because it was considered to be a peasant-food since it is technically just a root dug up from the ground. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that garlic was recognized by culinary chefs.

Garlic is now included in many dishes from different cultures, ranging along the Mediterranean, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as a variety of others. In American cuisine, it is thought that food critics such as James Beard and Craig Claiborne popularized garlic during the 20th century.

Garlic is also known for its magical and medicinal properties! These stretch so far as to include the ability to ward off creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and demons, but this may also just imply that the person who has eaten garlic has a bit of bad breath!

In addition to magical powers, garlic is known to have herbal medicinal properties, including being able to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.

Today, garlic festivals exist throughout local towns in various places as garlic is used in many dishes all over the world.

So, why not grab a clove or two, peel them, and use them for the next dinner during National Garlic Day!

How to Celebrate National Garlic Day

To celebrate National Garlic Day, head on over to a local grocery store and get some fresh cloves of garlic or minced garlic. Bulbs can be found with the produce, while pre-minced garlic is sometimes available in a jar. Try out some favorite savory recipes and add garlic as a nice touch for a classic solution or a new twist.

Some of the best ways to celebrate National Garlic Day Celebration might include:

Join the Festivities at a Garlic Festival

Head on over to a garlic festival near you and enjoy all the creations people have made with this robust plant. Festivals are held throughout the year in Canada, Turkey, Australia, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other places.

Events often include different garlic-themed culinary treasures (garlic beer or garlic fudge, anyone?), garlic weaving, garlic poem-writing contests, garlic golf, garlic balancing games, and so much more.

Cook with More Garlic

Of course, the simplest way to celebrate garlic is to add more of it in the kitchen. It’s healthy, easily stored, and inexpensive. People on this day might choose to celebrate by using garlic in their recipes, which might include making garlic bread, a tomato sauce or garlic chicken. So buy a garlic press and get started adding it to recipes!

Visit the “Garlic Capital of the World”

Head on over to Gilroy, California, the garlic capital of the world, for those who truly want a taste of everything related to garlic. Hosting over three million visitors in its 30 year, garlicky history, this town’s festival offers games, crafts, competitions and various other activities all centered around the theme of garlic. Even in the off-season, there’s plenty to do, including shopping for garlic-related gifts at The Garlic Shoppe.

They even serve Garlic Ice Cream in this town!

Start Using Garlic for Your Health

Make some herbal remedies and see how garlic might bring improvement to health as well as life overall. For ease of use, garlic can be found at health food stores in pill form. Or, for even more zing, use freshly chopped or crushed garlic in salad dressings, marinades or even mixed with honey and hot water to create a potent tea. Garlic can also be used to create a homemade cough syrup.

Host a Garlic Party

Share this holiday with friends and family by hosting a garlic-themed party, handing out tasty treats and enjoying its savory flavor. Have guests bring their favorite dish that includes garlic. For entertainment, try some of the ideas inspired by activities at the garlic festivals.

And for a costume-themed party, ask guests to dress up as their favorite garlic-related character (fictional or otherwise), such as these:

Dracula, the vampire in Bram Stoker’s fictional tales, who is warded off when a character wears a wreath of garlic to keep her safe

Werewolf, another character which folklore reveals to be kept away by garlic

Garlic Junior, anime fans know this is a fictional demon that appears in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Greek Olympic Athletes, in ancient times, these athletes were expected to eat a lot of garlic in order to improve their performance

Roman Soldiers, ancient guards and soldiers were rumored to have used garlic to give them courage and inspiration

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[omgsexyfood]

The Cheesecake Factory Farfalle With Chicken And Roasted Garlic Is A Perfect Copycat Of My Favorite Creamy, Cheesy Bacon And Mushroom Pasta Dish And One Of The Most Popular Recipes On The Menu!

https://dinnerthendessert.com/cheesecake-factory-farfalle-chicken-roasted-garlic-copycat/

[etherealxch]

crush (n.)

[A/N]: omg bear with me guys, i’ve been having kihyun feels and i had to write it out,enjoy! Ive been so into monsta x lately esp kihyun smh

word count : 2717 words 

I choose a seat by the windows in the library, where there is sunlight streaming through the windows. I sit down and am fully prepared to experience a moment like the ones I've always seen in dramas where the sunshine gently surrounds the female lead and making her look angelic.

What I do not expect as I sit down is this: full blown sunshine coming right at me like I'm in the frickin sunflower. I squint my eyes abruptly as I look upwards, trying to find the strings to pull up the window blinds. A hand reaches from behind me and tugs on the strings. The blinds fall down with a rattling noise and the room suddenly dims a little. I blink to adjust my eyes to the room.

I turn face to face with Kihyun, staring at me amusedly.

“Hey, I thought you had to work this afternoon.” I say in surprise.

“Nah, Shownu said I could take the afternoon of.” He asks, taking a seat across the desk.

“Oh.” I nod. “And you came here because…?”

He leans forward, a glint in his eye. “You know that date I’ve been trying to set up for you? His name is Wonho and he’s a year older than you-Wait, you’ve heard of him right? He’s the guy who dumped milkshake over my-”

“Yes, I know who he is, he’s your friend,” I sigh. “Kihyun, I specifically told you I do not want to go on a blind date.”

“Come on, you’ll only have to have dinner with him next Friday and if you don’t like him, you’d never have to see him again.” He says.

I roll my eyes. “1 hour. That’s it.”

“Great! And maybe Hye Ji and I will go with you guys. Like a double date.” He adds as an afterthought.

“Who’s Hye Ji?” I narrow my eyes.

He smiles abashedly and rubs the back of his neck. “This girl I had a date with last week.”

“Oh.” I involuntarily frown and quickly shake it off, hoping he didn’t see that. “Great.”

Unfortunately, he has a keen eye and catches my expression. “What’s that face supposed to mean?”

“Nothing.” I look away guiltily.

“Hey, c’mon, tell me.” He says, tilting his face so he can meet my eyes.

“No, it’s nothing, really.” I shake my head. I give him a reassuring smile. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some assignments to catch up on.” I gesture to pile of papers in front of me. He eyes me suspiciously for a while but takes the hint and nods.

“See you later.” He says, smiling and ruffling my hair like he always does.

“See you.” I wait until he’s out of sight then collapse on the desk with a sigh.

Currently into day 154 of having a crush on best friend: Not doing so great.

“I honestly think you’re doing this just to torture yourself.” My housemate, Mina says from where she’s lying down on the couch in the living room in front of the TV. I bury my head into the cushion pillows with a groan.

“Shut up. I’m already kicking myself for agreeing to this.” I say into the pillow. “I don’t need you rubbing it in my face.”

“See, it’s actually really simple. You just tell him how you feel.” She shrugs.

“Not everyone has straightforward relationships like you and Leo okay?” I turn on my head so the side of my face is resting on the pillow and looking at her. “Do you have any idea what a mess I would be if I told him I like him?”

“Let me guess: You’ll lose him as a friend.” She holds up a finger as I open my mouth to object. “Or, you’ll remain friends but it’ll get so awkward between you guys that you guys gradually grow apart and can’t even be in the same room with each other.”

She looks at me with a triumphant expression. I look at her sheepishly. “How many times have I told you that?”

“Approximately 122 times, but who’s counting?” She gets off the couch and heads to the bathroom. I glance at the clock. 6:32 pm. I’ve got to get ready.

I take a shower, put on ripped jeans and a nice neutral coloured shirt and a jacket. I stand in front of the mirror, adding the only makeup I know, which is eyeliner and coloured lip balm. Trust me, this is me making an effort. I comb my hair, making sure my bangs aren’t all over the place.

“Wow. Coloured lip balm.” Mina says,pretending to be impressed. “You’re making an effort.” I glare at her in the mirror.

“Why are they coming along though?” She asks. “Isn’t it going to be awkward?”

“I don’t know. I’ve never even seen this girl before.” I sigh. “I didn’t even know he was on a date last week.”

“Ae Ra, how long do you think you can keep this up?” She crosses her arms. “You not telling him, I mean.”

“I plan to keep quiet about this until another suitor comes along and sweeps me off my feet and I don’t have a crush on him anymore.” I say. “Then someday then I might tell him and we could laugh about it together.” I put on my ankle boots.

“You are so frustrating.” She says shaking her head.

“I am.” I agree with her. The doorbell rings. My date is here.

“Don’t have too much fun.” Mina deadpans from the kitchen. I shush her and open the door. Wonho stands there looking incredibly sweet, smiling at me.

“Ready to go?” He asks. “The other two are gonna meet us there.”

I nod. “Just let me grab my bag and scarf for one sec.” I reach behind the door and take my bag off the hook and tug my scarf from the coat hanger. “All set, let’s go.”

We start down the street towards the restaurant. He starts conversing with me, telling about what he’s studying and he’s thinking of taking an extra year just to do more research. I find it easy to talk to him and he’s quite funny.

Yet, if I’m being honest to myself, as funny and sweet as he is, I find myself wondering what it would be like to go on a date with Kihyun. I snap back to reality; I’m going on a date with Wonho, not Kihyun, I remind myself sternly.

We reach the restaurant and see Kihyun and Hye Ji, who undeniably looks really sweet and pretty which I have to admit, was not what I was expecting. It’s harder to hate if she looks like that. I mentally kick myself; stop being such a sore loser.

They’ve taken a booth seating, so we both slide in across Kihyun and Hye Ji. Kihyun discreetly gives me a thumbs up and I try to smile back at him.

A waiter comes to take our order and I survey the menu keenly. Ooh, there’s Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic. I’ll have that. As I tell the waiter my order, Kihyun looks up from his menu and says,

“No peas for her.” The waiter nods and makes a note on his pad. I look at him in surprise.

“Thanks.” I say.

“No problem.” He smiles and goes back to helping Hye Ji with her order. I drag my gaze away from him and remind myself, I may be feeling ridiculously flattered by his action, he only thinks of me as a friend and nothing else. As the waiter leaves with our orders, Hye Ji turns to me.

“I heard you’re going to be on the campus newspaper committee?” She asks. “That’s so cool!”

“Yeah, but I’m not going to write any articles or anything,” I give her a friendly smile.

“Kihyun’s shown me some of your work; I think your writing is really good!” She says enthusiastically.

“Thanks,” I say, surprised that he’s shown her my writing. I turn to him curiously.

“I showed her what you wrote for that state competition last year. I cut it out from the paper,” He explains.

“Oh.” I say, touched. Out of nowhere, he reaches across the table and gently tucks a strand of hair from my face.

“You’re messy as usual.” Kihyun says nonchalantly. But I can feel Hye Ji’s eyes on me and my face heats up, flustered. A silence follows but is thankfully broken by Wonho who starts talking about the story of how he and Kihyun met. I laugh in all the right places but I can’t help sneaking glances at Kihyun, who admittedly looks really good looking with his button up shirt and dark gelled hair.

Our food arrives. Before I even have time to look for it, Kihyun hands me the Cajun red pepper shaker. He knows I like to add chili or pepper flakes in my pasta. I take it from him gratefully.

Dinner progresses on. I finish the last bite of my pasta and reach for my water. Kihyun glances at me and says, “Your chin has sauce on it.” He makes to wipe it for me before I quickly intercept and wipe it with my own napkin.

“Thanks.” I say, avoiding Hye Ji’s gaze. I excuse myself to go to the ladies. I wash my hands thoroughly with soap while thinking over the events of the night. I barely get a thought straight when Hye Ji walks in. Our eyes meet in the mirror and we both smile awkwardly at each other.

“How long have you been friends with Kihyun?” She asks.

“Um, about 5 years.”

She nods. “And how long have you had a crush on him?” I stare at her in shock. How-?

She laughs. “Don’t worry, they’re male. They can’t tell.” I don’t know how to answer her.

“I-I don’t like him, that way.” I say weakly, knowing she won’t believe me anyway.

“I can tell you do.” She says softly. “No hard feelings.”

“I-I’m sorry.” I apologize. She chuckles. “Why would you apologize? C’mon, girl to girl, you like him, don’t you?” I nod.

“And is it anyone’s fault you like him?” She continues. I stare at her uncertainly. “Of course not! So you like him!”

“No, but I mean-“ I stutter. “You guys are dating now.”

“We’ve only been on two dates, including this one.” She shrugs. “Sure I like him, but I’m pretty sure…” She seems to think for a while and says, “You’ve liked him longer.”

“No!” I say too quickly. “I mean, not really. It’s just a crush, it’ll pass. Plus, he really likes you.” I add earnestly. She fixes a long gaze on me and shakes her head.

“Y’know, I’m not really sure about that.”

We emerge from the bathroom 20 minutes later and the guys are waiting for us by the door.

“Are you guys okay?” Wonho asks.

“Yeah.” I nod. “Why?”

“Well, for one, you guys were taking a long time.” Kihyun points out.

Hye Ji laughs. “Don’t worry. It’s just some girl talk.” Wonho and Kihyun exchange looks and shrugs. We all head outside.

“You don’t have to take me home,” Hye Ji says to Kihyun. She gives me an amused look.

“I can take you home. And Kihyun can take Ae Ra home,” Wonho says before Kihyun can object. He turns to me. “Is that okay with you?”

“Uh-yeah, I’m fine.” I say, confused. Hye Ji gives me a hug and whispers in my ear.

“Go get him.” I barely have time to react to that as she walks away with Wonho. Kihyun and I are left on the street, the both of us stare at their retreating backs, equally confused. We both turn to each other awkwardly.

“What was that all about?” I ask him.

He shrugs. “I don’t know.” He gestures that we should walk. After a while of quiet, he turns to me,

“So what did you think of Wonho?” He asks.

“Um, he’s a really nice person.” I nod, smiling.

“Oh, great.” He says, putting his hands in his pockets.

“It was really nice to meet to Hye Ji, by the way. She seems really nice.”

“Yeah, she is.” Kihyun smiles slightly and nods. We both walk along the uneven path, gravel crunching under our shoes. Out of nowhere, a series of hurried rings come from behind us and someone yells at us to move aside. Kihyun pulls me aside just as a bicycle zooms past us.

“What the heck.” He mutters under his breath as we watch the person cycle away. I’m starting to be aware that his arms are around me protectively and my face flushes. I clear my throat and then gesture to his arms. He lets go, as if he might have hurt me.

“You okay?” He asks.

Other than an oncoming fever? Yeah I’m fine. I nod at him.

He scratches the side of his head. “Did…Hye Ji say anything weird to you just now?”

I think back to what she said in the bathroom just moments ago. ‘Y’know, I’m not so sure about that.’ She said that when I said he liked her a lot. What does it mean?

“Why?” I dodge his question with one of my own. “Did Wonho say anything? He was kinda weird just now.” His face changes subtly as he thinks about. He meets my eyes and holds it for a long time. We both lapse into silence.

“She said,” I finally open up. “I mean, she got an idea that I was…” I look at him cautiously. “Into you. Like a crush, or something.” His expression slightly changes again.

“Why? What did Wonho say?”

“He said…” Kihyun starts quietly. “That I seemed to have feelings for you.” I look at him, alert but he looks ahead and not at me.

“I...”

“He also said that,” He hesitates. “Throughout the date, I kept looking after you. I mean, we’re friends right? That’s what I’m supposed to do. Right?” I avert my eyes from his face and try not to let disappointment show on my face.

He truly thinks that we’re just friends.

I keep silent. Should I agree with him?

“The thing is,” He continues quietly. “I think he might be right.” I widen my eyes and gape at him. He sees my reaction and smiles a bit nervously.

“What? Would it be…weird, if I have feelings for you?” He asks.

“I…” My lips are dry. My mind is blank. I don’t know what to say. He leans in and kisses my forehead softly.

“I’m saying,” He looks into my eyes. “I really, really like you, Ae Ra.” He tucks a strand of hair behind my ear and studies my expression.

I am lost right now. He’s saying the things I’ve dreamt he would say ever since I had a crush on him but I can’t quite believe it. Am I dreaming? Or hallucinating?

I pinch myself hard on my forearm. Ow! I jump from the pain. Kihyun, on the other hand looks very alarmed.

“What are you doing?” He asks, concerned.

“Nothing! I was just-“ I swallow. “Checking if I was dreaming or hallucinating…” He smiles amusedly.

“Listen carefully, Kang Ae Ra, because this isn’t a dream.” He says, grinning. His eyes crease slightly in a smile. “I like you.”

I finally break into a smile. “I like you too.” We both grin at each other. He takes my hand in his, stroking my thumb.

“But why’d you set me up on this date if you liked me?” I frown.

“Because I wasn’t sure, if I like you as a friend or more,” He shrugs.

“And setting me up with a date would help you make sure?” I ask.

“Frankly, yes.” He nods meekly. “When I set you up with Wonho, I felt uncomfortable and jealous. That was probably when I realised I had feelings for you…”

“Thank you.” I say softly and kiss his cheek. “Weird and don’t do that again, but thank you.”

“So you like me?” He confirms. I nod.

“Can I know when it started?”

I shake my head, laughing. “You’ll have to find out yourself.”

[tsaladhouse]

Light Salad Meals for Summer

Light salad meals are a great idea for hot weather menu planning. With just a few fresh ingredients you can make a meal quickly and easily. I like having a few standby recipes for those warm summer-like days. Here are a few of my favorite easy salad meals.

These easy salad recipes can be served in a variety of ways so you can always have a variety of meal ideas that are simple to make.

I love the creaminess of cottage cheese and here is a really simple salad with just four ingredients. This is a great salad to serve as a wrap sandwich or even a cold pasta topper. This recipe make 3 to 4 servings.

Ingredients:

cottage cheese - 1 (16oz) container

marinated artichoke hearts - 1 cup chopped

sun-dried tomatoes in oil - 1/4 cup chopped

pitted oil-cured black olives - 1/4 cup finely diced

(you can use regular black pitted olives if you prefer)

Directions:

- Simply place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine completely.

Easy Salad Meal Ideas:

Layered Wrap Sandwich: Serve this cheese salad as a layered wrap sandwich. Take a soft tortilla shell and layer it with washed spinach or lettuce leaves. Next place the cottage cheese salad on top of the greens. Then place any of the following on top of the cheese salad; strips of thinly sliced avocado sections, deli ham, chicken or roast beef slices. Roll up the wrap and enjoy.

Stuffed Potatoes: Make a quick salad meal by using this creamy salad as a topping for baked potatoes. Serve along with steamed and chilled asparagus drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice.

Pasta Topper: Another idea for a light salad meal is to serve this cheese salad recipe over whole grain cooked and chilled pasta such as rotini, elbow macaroni or farfalle. I like to serve this with warm garlic bread slices on the side.

Here is another four ingredient recipe that make a delicious light salad meal. It is a refreshing crab salad that is packed with flavor. This recipe makes two servings but you can simply double the ingredients to make four servings.

Ingredients:

cooked crabmeat - 2 cups (flaked or lump - broken into pieces)

dressing of your choice - 3 to 4 tbsp (Italian, French, or Caesar are good choices)

marinated artichoke hearts - 1 jar (7.5 oz) (drained and cut into small chunks)

fresh watercress - 2 cups (washed and chopped)

Directions:

- Break the crabmeat into pieces and marinate in a bowl with the salad dressing for one hour.

- After one hour, add all the other ingredients and toss seafood salad well to coat.

Easy Salad Meal Ideas:

Crab Salad with Roasted Veggies: Serve this quick crab salad recipe on top of romaine lettuce with a side of roasted vegetables.

Crab Stuffed Avocados: Another easy idea is to serve this delicious salad scooped into an avocado half and serve along with rye toast with melted cheese on top for a quick meal.

Layered Crab Salad: You can also serve this as a layered salad by layering the crab salad into parfait glasses alternating between layers of peeled orange segments and the crab salad.

[covidkitchen]

Ingredients

Box of Farfalle pasta

Butter

Flour

1/3 cup cream of chicken mushroom soup

Garlic

Half and half

Salt, Pepper

Package of Italian Sausage mild

Parsley

Start with package of farfalle pasta, cook to directions.

In a skillet, melt 1 tblspn of butter

1 tblspn butter

Melt and blend, add 1/3 cup chicken cream soup and mushroom soup,add half and half, garlic, salt pepper.

In a small convention oven roast italian sausage that will be diced to add later. 3 links.

Add parmesan 1/3 cup and gruyere.

Add Italian Sausage and chopped parsley.

Amazing meal!