Two important items in today’s news:

1. Apparently we are getting SNOW tonight in the South (boooo hiss)
2. I finally got a new camera!!!

Good-bye fuzzy cell phone pictures.  Don’t let the door hit you in the butt on the way out.

The new addition is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3.

I have NO idea how to use it (you’ll see what I mean with the pics below…).

Even more awesome is the deal I got on it: $23 through an auction site!!!

It didn’t come with a cable… details, details…

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If you’ve read much of my blog, you have probably noticed that I think Angela @ Oh She Glows is brilliant.  I’ve never made anything of hers that I didn’t like love.

In keeping with my recipe pack rat rehab, I tried one of her newer recipes.  It still counts!  I already had it bookmarked on Delicious. 🙂

Her Creamy Avocado Pasta is reminiscent of an alfredo sauce-covered pasta.

I took her recipe, reduced it by half (half my avocado was bad.  fail.), changed up the pasta, and added a little spice.

She claims it is a 15 minute recipe… she’s right.  The only “cooking” involved is the pasta of your choosing!

Here are the details, with my minor edits.

Creamy Avocado Quinoa

• 1/4 lemon, juiced
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded
• 1 T EVOO
• 1/4 C fresh basil (+ some for garnish)
• 1 small-sized ripe avocado (or 1/2 a medium)
• 2 servings (1/2 C uncooked) quinoa
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, place garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, jalapeno, and olive oil into a food processor.  Process until smooth.  Then add avocado, basil, and salt.  Blend until smooth and creamy.

When quinoa is done, place pasta into a bowl, add sauce, and toss until fully combined.  Garnish with basil and black pepper.

Serve immediately.  Makes 2 servings.

Note: Next time I do it, I’ll top with red pepper flakes too (I like a lot of spice).  Also, Angela noted that it doesn’t keep well due to the avocado.  I’ll let you know tomorrow. 🙂

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Do you have a go-to site for recipes?

Like I need more bookmarks… 😉