Adding your favorite pasta shape and some seasoned chicken instantly takes this from a side dish to an all-in-one main dish with carbs and protein
Pastels are in style and so are dark hues for an evening event

Ingredients 1/2 cup broccoli, finely sliced 1/2 cup fennel bulb, finely sliced 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1/2 red bell pepper (seeds and peel removed) 2 cups shredded cabbage (white or a mix of white and purple) 4 scallions, finely sliced at an angle 1/4 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts small handful of cilantro (whole leaves, not chopped) small handful of mint leaves 1/2 cup Thai-style coconut aminos sauce, or more to taste (see post for link to recipe) juice of 1 lime (or to taste) More seasoning if needed: salt, pepper, toasted sesame oil (I love to finish with extra toasted sesame oil) Optional: toasted sesame seeds (to sprinkle on top) FOR THE CHICKPEA VERSION, ADD 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 shallot, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Instructions IF YOU MAKE THE CHICKPEA VERSION Mix the ingredients and spices together and toss them on a baking sheet

It Was More Feminist Than You Realized
Mustard powder: sub with turmeric powder
Thin shoulder straps lead to the thin bands that lace up over the open back of this sexy feathered evening gown for a fitted look at prom, fancy galas, and other formal events