Lemon Parmesan Orzo

To be honest, I'm not entirely amped by this recipe. For tailgating, it's a refreshing alternative to the mayo-laden macaroni and potato salads, while still being muted enough to let the burgers and other game day accoutrements shine through. But on it's own, it can be pretty Plain Jane...and that little lady is NOT welcomed around these parts.

But don't fret, this Plain Jane isn't completely hopeless, she's just in need of a little pizazz! Think Kalamata olives, a blend of spices, some type of protein, and/or a sexy pair of stilettos to round out the look (she wears a size 8). If you can think of anything, let me know. Perhaps I will revamp this recipe for a future post, channel my inner Maury Povich, and do a "You Used to Make Fun of Me- But Look At Me Now!" type of thing. Cheers to the personification of foods. Now let's roll.

Lemon Parmesan Orzo

Ingredients:

1 box orzo

3/4 cp parmesan cheese

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

juice of 2 lemons, more to taste

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cp olive oil

1/4 cp canola oil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions: (Makes a TON...can easily be halved)

1. Cook orzo according to directions, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.

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