Saturday Ladies Brunch

Sometimes it is nice to get a little fancy and today me and a friend decided to have a little brunch picnic in the backyard. What is fancier than steamed artichokes? Nothing! Artichokes can sometimes be a bitch to prepare but it is worth it. We served these with melted lemon butter and herbed tarragon dip. All vegan!

Fancy Olives Too!

A gal can't get by on artichokes alone so we made a nice Israeli couscous salad and hummus with fresh flat breads. Yes, they are tortillas but that doesn't sound fancy enough so today they are called flat bread.

Fancy Lady Salad
1 1/2 C Couscous
3    Tbs Olive oil
2    C Water
2    Tbs Lemon juice
3/4 C seeded and diced Cucumber
1/2 C seeded and diced Tomato
2   Tbs Capers
1   Bunch of chopped fresh Basil
2   Tbs Bunch chopped fresh Mint
Salt to taste

Directions
Heat 1 Tbs of oil and the couscous in pot and toast for a bit. Add the water, bring to a boil and let cook for around 10-12 minutes. Check the couscous like you would pasta. When to the desired consistency drain and let cool. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. EAT!