friday night food

I always have the hardest time finding good, meatless things to eat for dinner on Fridays. Here's a recipe that I've made a few times and the Mr. and I really like. It's good with a simple soup or some pita bread.

Tabouli 

1 c. bulgur wheat
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. olive oil
dash of garlic powder
2 tomatoes, diced
3 cups chopped fresh parsley
4 green onions, chopped with tops

Pour boiling water over bulgur wheat and salt. Cover for 30 minutes and let sit. Stir next three ingredients into bulgur and chill for 2-3 hours. Add tomatoes, parsley, and green onions and gently toss.

You can add all sorts of other things to this, like mushrooms, mint, or bean sprouts. Due to an obsession with cheese, I like to add feta. The recipe says it serves 6, but if you're using this for a meal, and you're a glutton like I am, you'll probably get about 3-4 generous helpings.

Yummmmmmmmmmmmm.

kindred spirits

Finally, someone else who loves Mason jars as much as I do! So many uses, so little time...

http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2011/01/i-heartmason-jars/