Simple Granola

2 C rolled oats
½ C nuts (pistachio, walnuts, almonds - mix or match)
¼ C seeds (sunflower, raw pumpkin, chia - mix or match)
½ t vanilla
3 T real maple syrup (or honey, or agave)
2 T soft coconut oil (or olive oil)
¼ C dried fruit (optional)
pinch of sea salt

Preheat oven to 325°
Line a cookie/baking sheet with parchment paper
Stir all ingredients together and spread across paper.
Bake for 10 minutes, stir, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and let dry for 30 minutes.
Store in an air tight container for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Ham and Pasta

2 C Cooked Ham
1 pkg. Spiral Pasta
2 T Butter
1 Garlic clove, diced
1 Medium Onion, diced
2 T Flour
1 ¼ C Milk
1 C Cheddar Cheese (or jack cheese)
1 C Frozen Peas

Boil pasta.
Meanwhile in a skillet saute onions and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, stir for 2 minutes.
Add milk, stir until thick and bubbly. (about 5 minutes)
Drain cooked pasta and add to sauce.
Stir in Ham and Cheese and peas.

Add ins: Mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, olives.