Pumpkin Soup, Corn and Couscous Salad, and Bread

From Chris and Holly

Jamaican Pumpkin Soup in the CrockPot

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/day-299.html

Corn and Couscous Salad

Martha Stewart

1 t curry powder

2 t coarse-grained mustard

1 T plus 1 t white wine vinegar

3 T EVOO

3/4 c. couscous

1 c. boiling water

1 onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 fresh red chili, minced

3 c. corn

1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro

In a med bowl, whisk together curry powder, mustard, and vinegar. Season with S&P. While whisking, drizzle in 2 T EVOO, whisk until emulsified.

Place couscous in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover with a plate and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Heat remaining oil in large skillet over med-high. Cook onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and chili, cook about 2 min. Add corn and cook until tender, about 2 min.

Stir corn mixture into couscous. Add curry vinaigrette and cilantro and season with S&P. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Seed Bread from Central Market

Total cost = $28 (for 5 families)