Random self pat on the back

[growyourwings]

I was hungry for lunch but there was no open-and-eat foodstuffs in the house.  In the past I'd order pizza or go out for take-out Chinese. 

I love to make meals, but only when I'm "in the mood."  Not because I'm hungry and need something to eat. 

But we're trying a new household budget (and doing real good at it too.)  So I decided to try to pull something quick together. 

I had left over chicken breasts from dinner the other night.  Cut them up.  Cooked a handful of spiral pasta for 8 min.  Cut up part of a carrot and some green onions.  Mixed olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a dressing (just shaken in a small tuperware container.)  Mixed everything in a bowl.  Added dried thyme, a little fresh lemon juce, and some craisins (which I'm addicted to right now btw) and some pine nuts.  (ETA:  Oh!  Forgot that I added some shredded parmesan cheese too!)

Took less than 10 minutes.  Ended up with enough for two meals.  Tastes pretty good.  Plus I didn't spent $20 for lunch!

*pats self on back*