Chicken salad is so personal- everyone makes their own favorite version. I have never loved a heavy-mayo based chicken salad until I had one at a wedding shower a long, long ago- it was made with fresh tarragon, celery and some other basic ingredients. Even though I have come around to mayo-based chicken salads (although…
Corn and Tomato Salad & Meal Planning
I am sort of addicted to this salad. I was trying to come up with a side dish last week when I thought we were out of all vegetables. I found a few sweet peppers, tomatoes and shallots in the drawer of my fridge and I always have frozen corn in the freezer. I think…
Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Salad
I am so happy to be sharing this delicious Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Cabbage Salad recipe today. I had envisioned making this all weekend and really meant to get a post up on Sunday but it was just one of those days that I literally ran out of time. We got home from mass…
Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
I could live off salads. I am not kidding. I just love the variety you have when creating one- from the greens you use, to the add-ins and dressing. There is no reason to be eating boring ol’ tossed salads all the time. Let’s get creative! First off, kale isn’t my typical green for a…
Broccoli Apple Salad
Broccoli apple salad. This is a recipe my mother-in-law often makes so she shared her version with me. I was in the mood for a different way to eat my broccoli- normally it’s just raw with dip, steamed or roasted then topped with lemon, but this is a nice cold salad that keeps for…
A Trip to the Farmer’s Market: Recipe for Roasted Beets & Meal Planning
One thing I am really enjoying about this part of the country is the wonderful Farmer’s Markets full of beautiful produce. I definitely missed going to them when I lived in Missouri and now I always look forward to our beautiful purchases each week. I’ve tried to branch out of my comfort zone when shopping…
Bob’s Red Mill Buckwheat Pesto Salad: Product Review and Giveaway!
When I think of my favorite food brands there are a few that really stand out- they’re ones that I recommend over and over again. In my opinion Bob’s Red Mill is one of those brands that is one of a kind. They offer one of the largest lines of organic, whole grains in the…
Healthy Grains: Quinoa Tabouli
I can’t remember the first time I tried tabouli, but I have been eating at Middle Eastern restaurants since I was a kid. If you haven’t had it, it’s a typical Arabic salad made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, often seasoned with garlic, onions and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…
Asian Slaw With Peanuts
With the exception of today which is rainy, we’ve had gorgeous weather over the past couple weeks. The clear blue skies have me totally craving grilled food and vegetables. Love spring! Clean the cupboards continues. I went through all my spices and seasonings, herbs, etc. and in efforts to try and use up some ingredients…
Strawberry-Feta Salad & Meal Planning Monday
Well I happy to say that the party we threw last night for my husband’s work group was a big success. The brisket ended up being one of the best we’ve ever eaten. I am talking better than Rudy’s or any BBQ restaurant for that matter (for those of you Texans that know it). We…
