Salads
Cowboy Caviar – Appetizer, Side Dish, or Main Entree
Cowboy Caviar There's nothing quite like Cowboy Caviar that says summer is here. It is a celebration of foods that are in season. I generally make it when we grill out or go to a BBQ and I need to bring a side dish. Fresh corn, fresh tomatoes, black beans, cilantro...
Vibrant Asian Salad with Peanut Dressing
I get a lot of pleasure from cooking vibrant food. Creating a meal in the kitchen is a stress reducer for me - it's even meditative. I also love preparing food with my family and friends. It is a great way to socialize, co-create, and then enjoy the meal. I had...
Asian Quinoa Salad – It’s Quick, Easy, and A Crowd Pleaser
I had leftover quinoa in my fridge and was trying to figure out what to make. I looked in my fridge and cabinets and checked out what I had on hand. The mandarin oranges were calling out to me and I thought an Asian Quinoa Salad was just the ticket! Stir fry's are a...
Southwest Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
I had a hankering for a southwest beans and rice-type dish. But rather than rice, I decided on quinoa. Quinoa is so versatile. It isn't a grain, but it tastes like one. It is an ancient seed crop from the Andes. What is unique about quinoa is that it is the...
Purple Heaven – My Kind Of Coleslaw
What's the best coleslaw you ever had? Mine is Purple Heaven - a combination of purple and green cabbage with a sweet tangy surprise. It's the perfect accompaniment to shredded chicken or pulled pork, or just as a side. I recently had a "cooking party" at a friend's...
Versatile and Creamy Avocado Dressing
I was inspired to make a southwest chicken salad and thought a creamy avocado dressing sounded like just the ticket. OMG - did I ever score with this one - if I do say so myself. This dressing is so rich and creamy. And versatile too. You can use it as a veggie...
Vegan Wilted Spinach Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms
I'm always interested in incorporating more plants into my diet. When I saw this recipe being made on TV - it reminded me of the wilted spinach salad with bacon dressing - but so much healthier. It is a versatile recipe, especially when vegetarians and meat lovers...
Spicy Purple Kale Salad
This blog post is written by my friend, Carolyn Morgan, who is a health coach and friend. I like these so much, I asked her to share. Spicy Purple Kale Salad If you're looking for the perfect accompaniment to a hearty fall dinner, this salad is for you. Kale...
Heart Healthy Kale Apple Walnut Salad
Super Charged Kale Apple Walnut Salad Ready in Minutes We all know that kale is a super food that we should incorporate more of into our diets. And right now kale is in season! It is a cold weather green that is readily available this time of year. And the flavor...
Yummy Spinach and Salmon Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing
When I make salmon, I always make more than I'm going to eat because I like leftovers. Spinach and Salmon salad with a lemon dill dressing is a easy dinner anyone can make within a matter of minutes and it's quite tasty. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
Asian Salad Dressing
Sometimes you just crave the taste of an Asian salad. I love the ginger-soy-sesame flavor combination and serve it over many different types of salads. Serve this Asian Salad Dressing over a salad of field greens, chicken tenderloins, avocado, and mandarin oranges....
Creamy Lemon–Mustard Vinaigrette
We are a family of lemon lovers. My daughter Claire had gotten a large bag of lemons for a different recipe but didn't need all of them and I was looking in the fridge for salad dressing that would go well with the baked cod that I was making for dinner. Seeing these...
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