Friday

Fridays are great! I only work 4 hours on Friday's and that makes it extra great. Unfortunately the weather is cold and rainy today ,but perfect for sitting on the couch bundled up in a blanket with a good movie. Speaking of movies I really hope I can make it to see Where The Wild Things Are this weekend.

On another note-I found a tasty recipe I am going to try over the weekend. This one came from The Pioneer Woman's Blog.

Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

1 14.5 ounce can artichoke hearts (quartered or whole), drained

1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth, more as needed

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

salt & pepper to taste

1 pound thin spaghetti

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped chives or other herbs

Cook spaghetti till al dente. Drain and set aside.Melt olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt!) Cook over low heat until heated through, then turn off heat.Place drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan. Pour sauce over the top. Add chopped chives. Toss lightly to combine and coat; add a tiny bit of reserved pasta water if sauce seems too thick.

Hope you have a great weekend!