Cous Cous Salad with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds

It happens nearly every Sunday: Whether I have been away for the weekend or home all along, my refrigerator is invariably empty, save for a few stray yogurts and a sad tub of hummus. When 4:00 rolls around, I am bored, starving and about two minutes from ordering greasy take-out that I know I will regret later. But THIS Sunday, I arrived home to an empty fridge AND a mailbox full - with the new May issue of Food + Wine!

Ah ha! Instant inspiration. I found this easy cous-cous salad recipe in the opening pages and couldn't resist. Super fresh, full of veggies and its good hot or cold, so you can enjoy it for lunch for days to come.

Simple Stuffed Mushrooms

Who says you can only enjoy stuffed mushrooms at weddings? These are perfect (and deceptively simple) appetizers suitable for any occasion ( I made them on a whim for a last minute get-together with girlfriends and they were a hit)
I adapted this recipe from Ina Garten's sausage-stuffed mushrooms - she used fresh Italian sausage and very expensive cheeses in her filling (of course she did; she's Ina) - so consider these the meat-free, low budget alternative to the real deal. But, your guests don't need to know that...
Enjoy!