With all the business of the Christmas Holiday I’ve been engaged with so many activities that cooking has not been a priority. Therefore, today I’ll be revisiting a simple salad that I made for Christmas last year. I hope you enjoy it again… Continue reading
I love a good Potsticker! For a healthy twist to these little gems I used chopped cauliflower and shaved Brussels Sprouts, then I put them over a bed of spinach for a little more yummy goodness. Continue reading
I love creating new combinations for salads…I saw a little bit of farro left in the pantry and decided that I wanted to use it…so on the menu today is a hearty Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad…the dressing is a Maple Walnut-Mayo combination that just pushed it over the top! The other great thing about this salad is that it gets better as it sits… Continue reading
Now that we’re deep into Autumn, I love to use all those great root veggies in a salad. They’re terrific tossed in olive oil and roasted to perfection. Add some freshly made toasted bread cubes (think large croutons!) and you’ve got a great side dish for any week night meal! Continue reading
This is an excellent, simple and healthy salad…or side dish. I wait until the salad is at room temperature and then add a vinaigrette… next thing you know I’m all done. I love this salad… Continue reading
Here’s a quick & simple salad to accompany any meal. Sometimes the simplest ingredients make for a perfect combination: Crisp Romaine lettuce, sweet shredded carrots drizzled with a savory Honey Dijon Vinaigrette. It just doesn’t get any easier! Continue reading
Summer is winding down and school is upon us – but the heat outside is still sizzling…just like this salad! A healthy fare of grilled asparagus combined with the sweet & savory flavors of grilled peaches and blackberries. Drizzled with a delightful Maple Vinaigrette and topped off with tart crystalized ginger, hearty Brazil nuts and ricotta salata….It’s so incredible that I wish I’d created this salad at the beginning of summer! Then I’d have been able to enjoy it all summer long… Continue reading
Growing up, my Mom made a spinach salad with bacon that was always a welcome addition to the table. I actually don’t have her recipe (shame on me!) but from what I can remember it was simply spinach lettuce, crisp bacon & thinly sliced red onion with a tangy vinaigrette. To change it up a bit I decided I wanted to add a twist with the addition of grilled sliced pears and a Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette. Mom – take a look and tell me what you think! Continue reading
On today’s menu is another delicious summer salad – crisp corn on the cob charred to perfection and mixed with a flavor combination that can’t be beat – fresh diced zucchini, black beans and the sweet tang of mango! Drizzled with a spicy vinaigrette then topped with cilantro and Cotija cheese. Oh my goodness!! Continue reading
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